Another thrilling day added to the T20 World Cup. As the tournament is going closer to the Super Eight stage, the face-offs are becoming more interesting. After Australia and Scotland locked horns in the first game of the day. Pakistan faced Ireland in the second game. Those matches witnessed some exciting performances with the ball. After that, the most wickets list shattered.
Bowling Battle Between Australia and Scotland:
In the first match of the day, Australia and Scotland clashed in an exciting encounter. Scotland set a competitive target, posting 180/5 in their 20 overs. The Australian bowlers showcased their skills, with Glenn Maxwell taking 2 wickets for 44 runs in his 4 overs, Adam Zampa claiming 1 wicket for 30 runs, and Nathan Ellis chipping in with 1 wicket for 34 runs. Their efforts restricted Scotland to a challenging, yet manageable total.
Chasing 181, Australia reached 186/5 in 19.4 overs, winning by 5 wickets. Despite the efforts of the Scottish bowlers, who showed resilience, they ultimately fell short. Mark Watt took 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs, Safyaan Sharif secured 2 wickets for 42 runs, and Brad Wheal managed 1 wicket for 28 runs in 3.4 overs. Australia’s strong batting lineup, combined with effective bowling, secured their victory in this thrilling match.
Brief Score: Scotland: 180/5 in 0 overs ( Brandon McMullen 60 (34), Berrington (c) 42* (31), Mark Watt 2/34)
Australia: 185/6 in 19.4 overs ( Travis Head 68 (49), Marcus Stoinis 59 (29), Gleen Maxwell 2/44)
Non-Missable Bowling Brilliance by Pakistan and Ireland:
In the second match of the day, Pakistan faced Ireland in their final group-stage encounter. Bowling first, Pakistan’s bowlers put on an impressive display. Imad Wasim was particularly effective, taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in his 4 overs. Shaheen Afridi also made a significant impact with 3 wickets for 22 runs, while Mohammad Amir contributed with 2 wickets for 11 runs in his 4 overs. Their collective efforts restricted Ireland to a modest total.
In the second innings, Ireland’s bowlers fought back valiantly but ultimately couldn’t prevent Pakistan from clinching the win. Barry McCarthy led the Irish attack with 3 wickets for 15 runs in his 4 overs, supported by Curtis Campher who took 2 wickets for 24 runs. Ben White also chipped in with a wicket, conceding just 11 runs in his 2 overs. Despite their efforts, Pakistan managed to secure the victory by 3 wickets, wrapping up their group stage campaign on a high note.
Brief Score: Ireland: 106/9 in 20 overs (Gareth Delany 31 (19), Barry McCarthy 3/15)
Pakistan: 111/7 in 18.5 overs (Babar Azam (c) 32* (34), Imad Wasim 3/8, Shaheen Shah Afridi 3/22)
Table of Most Wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024:
| Player’s Name | Team | Match | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy Rate |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | AFG | 3 | 12 | 5/9 | 3.50 | 3.71 |
| Anrich Nortje | SA | 4 | 9 | 4/7 | 7.78 | 4.38 |
| Adam Zampa | AUS | 4 | 9 | 4/12 | 10.44 | 5.88 |
| Alzarri Joseph | WI | 3 | 8 | 4/19 | 7.38 | 5.36 |
| Akeal Hosein | WI | 3 | 7 | 5/11 | 5.86 | 3.73 |
| Trent Boult | NZ | 3 | 7 | 3/16 | 6.43 | 3.75 |
| Mohammad Amir | PAK | 4 | 7 | 2/11 | 12.86 | 5.29 |
| Hardik Pandya | IND | 3 | 7 | 3/27 | 9.29 | 5.42 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | 3 | 7 | 4/9 | 10.71 | 6.25 |
| Haris Rauf | PAK | 4 | 7 | 3/21 | 14.43 | 6.73 |
