Pacers set up easy win for Australia

ESPNcricinfo staff14-Mar-2015Austrlia’s seamers used the overcast conditions and wrecked havoc, reducing Scotland to 95 for 8 by the 21st over•Getty ImagesBut rain, as expected, played spoilsport, causing a minor delay in the first innings•AFPJosh Davey and Michael Leask put on 35 for the ninth wicket, Scotland’s best partnership of the game, helping them to 130•Getty ImagesMitchell Starc was the architect of Scotland’s downfall as he picked up 4 for 14, including two scalps immediately after the rain break•AFPMichael Clarke surprised everyone by walking out to open with Aaron Finch, and he made 47•Getty ImagesBut once again, the team’s march to victory was put on hold by the weather. It left the hosts with a few nervous moments, as a washout would’ve meant that Australia played South Africa in the quarter-finals instead of Sri Lanka•Getty ImagesBut the rain did eventually let up, and though Scotland managed to dismiss Australia’s top three, David Warner and James Faulkner ensured a seven-wicket win•AFP