Scotland in Australia 'after a little bit of blood'
The sides' first bilateral encounter since 2013 will take place during the T20I series in Edinburgh.
Scotland genuinely believes they can go one further in the three-match ODI series in Edinburgh after pushing Australia hard at the T20 World Cup earlier this year, where a win would have eliminated England.
Australia needed 87 off 39 deliveries after Brandon McMullen scored 60 off 34 balls, and there was a real prospect of an upset when Marcus Stoinis took the game away from them. When the game was called off against England, they were down 90 for 0, and there was a painful difference between making it to the Super Eight and losing.
"The three matches ODI series"
With three home games in four days against an Australia team that includes some less experienced players, Scotland has an opportunity to win their first ever match against them, and they're not just looking for a single triumph. Mark Watt, a left-arm spinner, stated on the Cricket Scotland website, "I think we're after a little bit of blood this week, and not just win a game but win the series". "We all think we should have won that game and advanced farther in the World Cup, so we can certainly draw motivation from that match in St. Lucia, but we also have a small point to make. Although we can claim that we came near, we secretly harbor disappointment because we didn't win.
The roster for this series includes all 15 players that competed in the T20 World Cup; however, speed bowler Charlie Cassell, who made his ODI debut with the greatest figures ever (7 for 21 against Oman), will be a fresh face for the Australians. "It's an amazing chance for them to play alongside elite players," Scotland head coach Doug Watson stated upon the squad's announcement.
"They want to compete, put on some incredibl shows, and really challenge this Australian team. Our objective is to prevail in this series. The first game is crucial since a victory will set up the next two games."
"It's an amazing chance for them to play alongside elite players," Scotland head coach Doug Watson stated upon the squad's announcement. "They want to compete, put on some incredible shows, and really challenge this Australian team. Our objective is to prevail in this series. The first game is crucial since a victory will set up the next two games." Scotland has benefited from Ireland's inability to host Australia as planned because of budgetary limitations.
When Australia and Pakistan last faced off bilaterally in 2013, Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh put up a 246-run first-wicket stand. Richie Berrington, the current captain, played for Scotland.
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