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Jake Fraser-McGurk struggles as Australia’s next generation shines: T20 Player Ratings
Australia got its United Kingdom tour off to the perfect start last week, securing a 3-0 series whitewash over Scotland in Edinburgh.
Mitchell Marsh’s side cruised towards victory in the series opener before wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and all-rounder Cameron Green starred for the tourists over the weekend.
Australia’s attention turns swiftly towards the next three T20s against England, the first of which gets underway in Southampton on Thursday at 3.30am AEST.
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Aussie heroics seal Scottish slaughter | 02:44
JAKE FRASER-MCGURK – 3
16 runs at 5.33
HS 16, SR 69.56
Fraser-McGurk’s maiden T20I series didn’t go to plan, with the young Victorian registering two ducks against Scotland last week.
The 22-year-old couldn’t find the middle of his bat in Edinburgh, but he was an absolute gun in the field.
TRAVIS HEAD – 8
92 runs at 30.66
HS 80, SR 248.64
Head helped shatter the T20I record for most runs in a Powerplay during the series opener against Scotland, combining with captain Mitchell Marsh for a brutal assault at The Grange.
The South Australian was tamed by Scottish seamer Brad Currie in the following two matches, but he still contributed a stunning one-handed grab at short fine leg during Saturday’s dead rubber.
Ruthless Head bludgeons 80 of 25 balls! | 03:47
MITCHELL MARSH – 7
70 runs at 35.00
HS 39, SR 200.00
The Australian captain showed promising signs with the bat after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in the Caribbean.
Marsh offered a glimpse of his destructive best in the series opener, but didn’t convert either of his starts at The Grange into fifties.
CAMERON GREEN – 9
98 runs at 98.00, HS 62*, SR 144.11
Six wickets at 10.50, BB 3-35, Econ 7.87
Having watched the T20 World Cup on the sidelines, Green pushed his case for a spot in Australia’s first-choice XI with a superb all-round performance in the series finale against Scotland.
The West Australian managed his highest individual score and best bowling figures in the same T20I on Saturday, finishing as the equal leading wicket-taker of the series.
Green’s career best helps seal sweep | 02:37
JOSH INGLIS – 10
130 runs at 130.00
HS 103, SR 209.67
Having replaced veteran gloveman Matthew Wade as Australia’s premier T20 wicketkeeper, Inglis well and truly repaid the selectors’ faith in the Scottish capital last week.
The 29-year-old, who was born in the United Kingdom, clobbered the fastest T20I century by an Australian on Friday, reaching triple figures in just 43 deliveries during a match where every other batter struggled.
Inglis FIRES for record-breaking T20 ton | 04:25
MARCUS STOINIS – 7
28 runs, HS 20*, SR 112.00
Five wickets at 9.40, BB 4-23, Econ 6.13
Stoinis’ stellar T20 form continued in Edinburgh last week, with the West Australian producing a career-best bowling performance in the second match against Scotland.
However, the all-rounder is facing mounting pressure to keep his spot in the national T20 side with West Australian teammates Cameron Green and Aaron Hardie breathing down his neck.
Stoinis stars with classy 4-fer | 01:12
TIM DAVID – 7
42 runs at 42.00
HS 25, SR 200.00
David just continued doing what he does best in Edinburgh this week – clobbering boundaries at the death.
He makes it look easy, clearing the boundary rope twice during Friday’s seven-ball cameo at The Grange.
COOPER CONNOLLY – 5
Zero wickets, BB 0-25, Econ 8.33
Connolly was presented his maiden T20I cap on Saturday, becoming the 110th men’s player to represent Australia in the format.
The 21-year-old wasn’t required with the bat, but bowled tidily in three wicketless overs.
AARON HARDIE – 6
11 runs, HS 11*, SR 183.33
Three wickets at 10.33, BB 2-18, Econ 6.20
After missing selection for the series opener, Hardie opened the bowling in the two remaining T20s after fellow seamer Riley Meredith pulled up sore.
The West Australian more than held his own with the new ball, but hardly got an opportunity to wield the willow.
SEAN ABBOTT – 7
Six wickets at 13.50
BB 3-39, Econ 8.10
Abbott, the leading wicket-taker in Big Bash history, was tasked with leading Australia’s bowling attack in the absence of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis and Spencer Johnson.
The Sydney Sixers superstar was at times expensive, throwing in a handful of wayward deliveries, but finished the series as the leading wicket-taker.
XAVIER BARTLETT – 8
Three wickets at 14.33
BB 2-23, Econ 6.14
Bartlett, who looms Josh Hazlewood’s long-term successor across format, finished the T20 tour of Scotland with the lowest economy of the series.
The Queenslander was relentless with his line and length, keeping Scotland’s openers quiet during the Powerplay.
RILEY MEREDITH – 5
One wicket at 34.00
BB 1-34, Econ 8.50
Making his first international appearance since 2021, Meredith featured in Wednesday’s series opener before pulling up sore and missing the final two T20s against Scotland.
The Tasmanian, who will return home ahead of the England T20s, occasionally dropped short during his opening spell, but otherwise bowled commendably.
ADAM ZAMPA – 7
Four wickets at 22.75
BB 2-33, Econ 7.58
Zampa remains Australia’s Mr Reliable, keeping the opposite quiet with probing spells throughout the middle overs, where the stumps always seem under threat.
He was comfortably the most economical spinner of the series, which was particularly impressive considering the short boundaries at The Grange.
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