World Record for T20Is! Australia smash highest Powerplay score against Scotland

Travis Head and Marsh smashed Scotland bowlers all over the park. (Image: X-screengrab)

Australia, in a stunning display of power hitting, set a new world record for the highest-ever Powerplay score in T20 Internationals, amassing 113/1 against Scotland at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Chasing Scotland’s total of 154/9, Australia approached their innings with aggressive intent from the outset. Travis Head was the driving force behind this explosive performance, smashing a 17-ball fifty, which is now the joint-fastest by an Australian in T20Is.

Head's ferocious assault left both the Scottish bowlers and the crowd stunned, as he raced to 80 off just 25 deliveries, hitting boundaries with ease. His onslaught included five fours and one six in a single over bowled by Brad Wheal, propelling Australia to this remarkable milestone.

Mitchell Marsh, the Australian captain, provided superb support, contributing 39 off 12 balls. The pair’s ruthless partnership exploited Scotland's inexperienced bowling attack, leaving them with no solutions as the ball frequently sailed into the stands.

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Australia’s record-breaking Powerplay overshadowed the earlier efforts of Scotland’s batters, who had posted a competitive total thanks to contributions from George Munsey and Matthew Cross. However, the Scottish bowlers were unable to contain the carnage unleashed by the Australian top order.

Australia’s total of 113/1 in just six overs is a testament to their fearless approach and relentless aggression, setting a new benchmark in the shortest format of the game.

The match concluded with Australia comfortably chasing down the target in just 9.4 overs, winning by seven wickets. This record-breaking Powerplay will surely be remembered as one of the most dominant batting performances in T20 history.