2 dropped catches in one over and 3 balls. This mistake of Australia may not be harmful for its health even after losing the T20 World Cup 2024. But, taking advantage of this, Scotland definitely made its highest score in the history of T20 World Cup. Australia gave both these lives to Scotland in the fourth over of its innings, taking advantage of which its batsmen not only made a strong partnership but also gave the team a great start, due to which they were able to make their big score in the T20 World Cup.

Scotland batted first and scored 180 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs in the last match of Group B against Australia. This is their highest score on a T20 World Cup pitch. Earlier, Scotland's highest score in a T20 World Cup was 176 runs, which they made in Hobart in the last edition played on Australian soil.

Australia dropped 2 catches in 3 balls

Australia gave Scotland its first lease of life on the second ball of the fourth over of their innings. This over was bowled by Mitchell Starc, on whose ball Australian captain Marsh dropped the catch of Scottish batsman Munsey at mid-off. After this, the second lease of life was given to the other Scottish batsman Brandon McMullen, who was batting with Munsey. This time, Head dropped the catch on the fourth ball of the same over of Starc.

How did Scotland take advantage of Australia's mistake?

George Munsey was playing on 2 runs when his catch was dropped. When Brandon McMullen got a lifeline, he was standing at the crease after scoring 17 runs. But, take a look at what he did by taking advantage of Australia's mistake. George Munsey scored 35 runs in 23 balls. That means, after the catch was dropped, his score saw an increase of 33 runs. McMullen scored 60 runs in 34 balls. After getting a lifeline, his score saw an increase of 43 runs.

A big score was made on the basis of an 89-run partnership

Clearly, Munsey and McMullen took full advantage of Australia's mistake and batted very well. They also shared an unmatched partnership of 89 runs for the second wicket, which not only helped them score big in the T20 World Cup but also set a big target for Australia.