Josh Inglis' 43-ball century gives Australia series win
He helped Australia pille up 196 before Scotland were bowled out for 126 with Stoinis and Green picking up a combined 6 for 39
He helped Australia pille up 196 before Scotland were bowled out for 126 with Stoinis and Green picking up a combined 6 for 39
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: Abhimanyu Bose
5.55pm Right then, that's all from today. It was, as Mitch Marsh put it, a good game of cricket. And tomorrow, we'll be back for the final game of the series. Do join us to see if Scotland can upset Australia and prevent a whitewash. For now, on behalf of Karthik and Ranjith, this is Abhimanyu signing off. Ciao!
5.50pm Time for the presentation ceremony.
POTM, Josh Inglis: "To hold that record is really nice [fastest century for Australia]. There was a bit happening early on. We lost a couple of early wickets. We spoke about building a partnership. Once the new ball wore down, it got easier to bat. I think this tour is a really good chance for me to get some game time. It's tough because there are a lot of good players in the squad."
Aussie skipper Mitch Marsh: "I think it was a really good game of cricket. Inglis and Greeny got us out of a bit of trouble. It was another good all-round performance from us. I think we've got a young group here, lot of guys getting opportunities. We spoke about flexibility before the tour. It was Josh's turn today [to shine]. Maybe we'll make a couple of changes, not sure, will have to check with the coach, but first and foremost there's a chance to win the series 3-0."
Scotland captain, Richie Berrington: "Few improvements today. Thought we were much better with the ball in hand. We got some early wickets. You have to give a lot of credit to Inglis for a magnificent innings. They kept getting boundaries through the middle period. I think the character the guys showed [was impressive]. Chris Sole was really impressive with the ball. We have to build on that and keep getting better with every game."
5.40pm So, Australia wrap up the series in style, with more than three overs to spare. George Munsey's enterprising start and Brandon McMullen's fighting fifty kept Scotland in with some hope for victory, but in the end, Australia were too good for Scotland. A career-best bowling performance from Marcus Stoinis, a couple for Cam Green, and one apiece for every other bowler Australia employed today. That, after an imperious knock from Josh Inglis set the win up for Australia, as he made the most of not-so-friendly conditions.
CN Greaves c Hardie b Stoinis 6 (16m 6b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00
Stoinis has two balls to pick up his maiden T20I four-for
BTJ Wheal c Bartlett b Stoinis 5 (7m 8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 62.50
Stoinis will bowl out
He helped Australia pille up 196 before Scotland were bowled out for 126 with Stoinis and Green picking up a combined 6 for 39
Hazlewood has recovered from a minor calf strain and will join the squad before the first T20I against England