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Xtra Time Web Desk: Australian batter Travis Head and captain Mitch Marsh set a new world record for a powerplay, leading Australia to a dominant T20 win against Scotland at The Grange in Edinburgh. Head’s explosive 80 off 25 balls equaled the fastest half-century by an Australian in T20 cricket, helping Australia to a record 1-113 after six overs, despite Jake Fraser-McGurk’s duck on debut.

Chasing Scotland’s 9-154, Head and Marsh launched a brutal assault on the Scottish bowlers, forging a 113-run partnership. Marsh scored 39 off 12 balls, including five fours and three sixes, before falling to Michael Leask off Mark Watt in the seventh over. Head continued his aggressive innings, but fell short of breaking Aaron Finch’s Australian T20 century record, finishing with 80 from 25 balls.

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The Aussies just smashed the record for most runs in powerplay by putting 113 on the board in the first 6 overs as Travis Head and Mitch Marsh went on a rampage against the Scottish bowlers.#SCOvAUSonFanCode pic.twitter.com/TXplrKQzZM

— FanCode (@FanCode) September 4, 2024

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Josh Inglis (27* off 13) and Marcus Stoinis (8* off 5) guided Australia to a seven-wicket victory with 62 balls to spare. Earlier, Sean Abbott led Australia’s bowling attack with 3-39, supported by Xavier Bartlett (2-23) and Adam Zampa (2-33).

Travis Head's blistering knock takes Australia to an easy win against Scotland in the first T20I ????#SCOvAUS ????: https://t.co/mop56JOlfq pic.twitter.com/vNaePHkQNO

— ICC (@ICC) September 4, 2024

Marsh, discussing the squad rotation for the series, emphasized the opportunity for all 14 players to participate. He acknowledged the absence of experienced players like David Warner, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood but expressed confidence in the young, energetic team eager to represent Australia.

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