Australia have decided to rest Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood as Mitchell Starc returns for the clash against Scotland in St Lucia on June 16, Sunday.
Mitchell Starc has returned for the clash. Courtesy: PTI
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 16, 2024 05:58 IST
Australia have decided to bring back Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar into their lineup as they rested Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for their final group stage clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Scotland on June 16, Sunday. The match is more important to the Scots as they need a win to qualify for the Super 8s. The team combination of the Aussies was the big talking point heading into the match.
Hazlewood and Matthew Wade had hinted there could be changes to the lineup for the match, with England keeping a close eye on the contest. The defending champions need a favour from their arch-rivals to qualify after winning against Namibia. Australia seem to be going with a strong team for the clash with just Cummins and Hazlewood rested. Starc has come back into the side after a rest against Namibia.
The left-arm pacer had a slight niggle and was given day off as Australia sealed their Super 8 spot with their third consecutive. Agar has come into the contest for his first match in this year's competition.
AUS vs SCO: Playing XIs
Australia: D Warner, T Head, M Marsh (capt), G Maxwell, M Stoinis, T David, M Wade (wk), M Starc, N Ellis, A Zampa, A Agar.
Scotland: 1 G Munsey, 2 M Jones, 3 B McMullen, 4 R Berrington, 5 M Cross, 6 M Leask, 7 C Greaves, 8 M Watt, 9 C Sole, 10 B Wheal, 11 S Sharif.
What did Marsh say about the changes?
Mitchell Marsh, after winning the toss against Scotland, said that the changes were made to the side thinking about the upcoming Super 8 matches.
"Two changes - Cummins and Hazlewood are out, Starc and Agar are in, just resting them ahead of the matches coming up," said Marsh.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first in St Lucia.
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Jun 16, 2024
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