KOLKATA –italy cricket team vs scotland cricket team match scorecard In a historic Group C clash at the iconic Eden Gardens, experience triumphed over enthusiasm as Scotland secured a dominant 73-run victory over World Cup debutants Italy. A blistering opening stand between George Munsey and Michael Jones, followed by a ruthless bowling spell from Michael Leask, ensured the “Azzurri” had a bruising introduction to the world stage.
Italy cricket team vs Scotland cricket team match scorecard Overview.
Result: Match 7 — Scotland vs Italy (Group C)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Final Score: * Scotland: 207/4 (20 Overs)
Italy: 134 All Out (16.4 Overs)
Result: Scotland won by 73 runs.
After being asked to bat first, Scotland showcased why they are one of the most respected Associate nations. They didn’t just win; they made a statement by posting 207/4—the first 200-plus total of the 2026 tournament.
Italy, despite losing their captain Wayne Madsen early to a shoulder injury, fought valiantly. The Manenti brothers, Ben and Harry, kept the chase alive with a spirited 73-run partnership. However, the lack of depth and the pressure of a massive target eventually saw them crumble from 113/3 to 134 all out.
Match Scorecard: Detailed Statistics
Scotland Innings: 207/4 (20 Overs)
Scotland’s innings was a masterclass in T20 batting, highlighted by a 126-run opening stand that silenced the small but vocal Italian contingent.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| George Munsey | c H. Manenti b Stewart | 84 | 54 | 13 | 2 | 155.55 |
| Michael Jones | c H. Manenti b Smuts | 37 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 123.33 |
| Brandon McMullen | Not Out | 41 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 227.77 |
| Richie Berrington | c Meade b Ali Hasan | 15 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 136.36 |
| Tom Bruce | c J. Mosca b Draca | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Michael Leask | Not Out | 22 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 440.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 5) | 7 | ||||
| TOTAL | (4 Wickets, 20 Overs) | 207 |
Italy Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Ali Hasan | 4.0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
| Grant Stewart | 4.0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| JJ Smuts | 3.0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Thomas Draca | 4.0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Crishan Kalugamage | 3.0 | 38 | 0 | 12.66 |
Italy Innings: 134 All Out (16.4 Overs)
Italy’s chase was defined by early chaos and a middle-order surge that ultimately proved insufficient.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Justin Mosca | c Munsey b Leask | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Mosca | c Munsey b Watt | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 108.33 |
| JJ Smuts | c Berrington b Currie | 22 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Harry Manenti | c Munsey b Leask | 37 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 148.00 |
| Ben Manenti | c Jones b Davidson | 52 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 167.74 |
| Grant Stewart | c Munsey b Leask | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Gian-Piero Meade | c McMullen b Leask | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| C. Kalugamage | Not Out | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Thomas Draca | c McMullen b Watt | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Ali Hasan | c Berrington b Wheal | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Wayne Madsen | Absent Hurt | – | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL | (All Out, 16.4 Overs) | 134 |
Scotland Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
| Michael Leask | 4.0 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Mark Watt | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Brad Currie | 2.0 | 12 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Brad Wheal | 2.4 | 29 | 1 | 10.87 |
| Oliver Davidson | 3.0 | 39 | 1 | 13.00 |
Player-by-Player Analysis
The Stars of Scotland
George Munsey (84 off 54): The southpaw was the architect of the victory. He punished anything short and used the reverse sweep to perfection, setting a tempo Italy could never match.
Michael Leask (22 & 4/17):* Truly the “MVP” of the day. He arrived at the crease in the final over, smashed 22 runs off 5 balls, and then took a wicket with the very first ball of Italy’s innings. His off-spin completely dismantled Italy’s middle-order.
Brandon McMullen (41 off 18):* Provided the explosive power in the death overs, hitting four massive sixes to propel Scotland past 200.
The Italian Resistance
Ben Manenti (52 off 31): Italy’s first T20 World Cup half-century maker. He showed incredible grit, picking the gaps and rotating the strike under immense pressure.
Ali Hasan (1/21): The lone spark in Italy’s bowling attack. His economy rate of 5.25 on a road of a pitch was exceptional, even picking up the crucial wicket of Richie Berrington.
The Turning Points
1. The Captain’s Injury
Italy’s spirits took a massive hit in just the 4th over when skipper Wayne Madsen dislocated his shoulder while diving at midwicket. Losing their most experienced campaigner before he could even face a ball left Italy tactically and psychologically wounded.
2. The Leask Finale
Scotland were trending toward 185-190 until the final over. Michael Leask’s assault on Thomas Draca (22 runs) turned a “good” total into an “impossible” one for the debutants.
3. Munsey’s “Safe Hands”
Apart from his batting, George Munsey was a magnet in the field, taking four catches, including the crucial dismissal of Harry Manenti which broke the 73-run stand.
Group C Standings Update
| Team | Played | Won | Points | NRR |
| West Indies | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.750 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1 | 2 | +0.420 |
| England | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.200 |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.650 |