This Team All Out for 22 Runs Against Australia in World Cup

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh – Cricket fields are typically arenas where records are set and broken, but occasionally, a team achieves a feat so extraordinary (or embarrassing) that it remains etched in the minds of fans for decades. Such was the case on February 22, 2004, at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong, during an ICC Under-19 World Cup Plate Group One match that will likely be remembered for years to come.

In a truly remarkable display of batting collapse, the Scotland Under-19 team was bundled out for a mere 22 runs. Adding to the ignominy, seven of their batsmen were dismissed without scoring a single run. The dismal innings began with Ian Young contributing 5 runs, but the rest of the lineup fared even worse. By the time the tenth wicket fell, the entire team had managed to accumulate just 22 runs.

The architect of Scotland’s destruction was the formidable Australian bowling attack. Gary Putland was particularly devastating, claiming 4 wickets for just 9 runs in his 9 overs. Cameron Hacket was equally impressive, bagging 4 wickets in 8 overs, while Steve O’Keefe chipped in with 2 wickets. The Australian bowlers delivered a lethal performance, playing a crucial role in dismantling the Scottish side.

The list of Scottish batsmen who departed for a duck included Moneeb Iqbal, Qasim Farid, Kyle Coetzer, Omer Hussain, Ross Lyons, and Gordon Goudie.

In response, Australia comfortably chased down the paltry target, scoring 23 runs without losing a single wicket in just 3.5 overs. They secured a dominant 10-wicket victory with a staggering 277 balls remaining in the innings, solidifying their place in cricketing history for this unforgettable encounter.

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