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Australia secures series whitewash over Scotland after Cameron Green’s all-round masterclass

Australia secures series whitewash over Scotland after Cameron Green’s all-round masterclass

Australia has secured a 3-0 series whitewash over Scotland following Cameron Green’s all-round heroics during the third T20I at The Grange on Saturday.

The West Australian claimed three wickets before scoring an unbeaten half-century during the run chase, helping Australia reel in the 150-run target with 23 balls to spare.

Green, batting at No. 4, cleared the boundary rope five times on his way towards 62* (39), the highest score of his T20I career to date, while his bowling figures of 3-35 from four overs were also a career-best.

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‘There’s a few big boys that aren’t around,” laughed Green, later named player of the match.

“Obviously this is (Glenn Maxwell’s) spot, but happy to fill in and get some experience there.”

Scotland’s Brandon McMullen cracked a half-century, his second of the series, as the hosts posted 9-149, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Australia from cruising towards a six-wicket victory.

Cameron Green of Australia. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

Earlier, rising star Cooper Connolly was presented his maiden T20I cap, becoming the 110th men’s player to represent Australia in the format.

The 21-year-old wasn’t required with the bat, taking 0-25 from three overs.

“It looked like he loved it,” Green said of Connolly.

“He loves the big moments, and he’s such a chilled bloke before a debut. I was dry retching before my first game.

“He looks so comfortable, he knows his game so well. We know what he can do with the bat, but equally it’s a great opportunity to see what he can do with the ball, and I thought he bowled beautifully.”

Australia’s United Kingdom tour will resume next week with a three-match T20 series against England, which gets underway in Southampton on Thursday at 3.30am AEST.

More to come…