Edinburgh, Sep 07 (V7N) — Australia secured the three-match T20 series against Scotland with a game to spare after a commanding 70-run win in the second T20 on Friday. With this victory, Australia leads the series 2-0, having won the first match by 7 wickets.

The highlight of the match was a blistering century by Josh Inglis, who smashed his way to a 43-ball hundred, marking the fastest century ever by an Australian in T20 Internationals. Inglis’ explosive innings propelled Australia to 196/4 in their 20 overs. He was well-supported by Cameron Green, with whom he shared a 92-run partnership for the third wicket after the Aussies lost both openers for 23 runs. Green scored 36 off 29 balls before departing.

Tim David’s late surge, scoring 16 off 7 balls, added valuable runs to Australia's total. Brad Wheal was the pick of the bowlers for Scotland, claiming three wickets.

In response, Scotland struggled against the Australian bowlers and were bowled out for 126 in 16.4 overs. Brendan McMullen provided some resistance, scoring 59 off 42 balls, but the rest of the batting line-up faltered. Marcus Stoinis was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 4 wickets for just 23 runs.

Josh Inglis was named the player of the match for his record-breaking century, as Australia sealed the series with a 70-run win and look to complete a clean sweep in the final T20.