SCO vs ITA highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Redemption for Scotland as they open account with 73-run win over Italy

Italy lose their last five wickets for just 5 runs as Italy ate bowled out for 134 16.4 overs. Scotland win by 73 runs, their first in two games. Wayne Madsen's absence was pretty much felt.

100 comes up for Italy. OUTTT Michael Leask breaks the partnership as Harry Manenti holes out to Goerge Munsey for 37. Leask is pumped up as a partnership of 73 is broken. Ben Manenti is still fighting in the middle.

ITA 113/4 (12.2)

The onus lies on Manenti brother as Ben and Harry are in a revival mode with a 30-plus stand so far. The current run rate is 8.49 while the required is 11.91. The wicket is good for batting and the Manenti brothers will need to settle down first in the middle.

ITA 75/3 (9)

OUTTT!!! Superb fielding from the Scotland players as George Munsey dives once again to send back Anthony Mosca. The right-hander cuts hard but couldn't go past Munsey at backward point. Mark Watt is pumped up as Italy lose their third.

ITA 41/3 (5)

OUTTT!!! The slower ball from Brad Currie does the job for Scotland. JJ Smuts tries to go on top of the ball, but it hits the lower end of the bat only for Richie Berrington to take a diving catch. Italy lose their second wicket.

ITA 32/2 (3.1)

BANGGG!!! JJ Smuts gets into action with 6, 4, 4 off Brad Wheal. Anthony Mosca joins the party with a huge maximum. 23 runs come from the third over.

ITA 32-1 (3)

Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca walk out to open the batting for Italy. Michael Leask will open the attack for Scotland. OUTTT!! First ball. Justin goes hard on the cut and Geogre Munsey takes a brilliant catch. Not the start Italy wanted in the chase. A four to end the over from JJ Smuts.

ITA 4/1 (1)

A six off the final ball by Michael Leask takes Scotland to 207/4 in 20 overs This is the highest-ever total for Scotland in a T20 World Cup and also the first 200-plus score in this edition.

Thomas Draca to bowl the final over and the pacer strikes. Tom Bruce tries to go over the long on boundary, but gets a leading outside edge only to be caught by Justin Mosca.

SCO 185-4 (19.1)

OUTTT!!! Ali Hasan's plan worked as Richie Berrington edges one behind the wickets. Hasan bowls wide continuously and Berrington gets a faint edge. A wicket and just four runs from the 19th over.

SCO 185/3 (19)

While it was George Munsey at the start, Brandon McMullen is taking all the shots at the end. Surely, 200 is on cards as Scotland still have two overs to bat. SCO 181/2 (18)

OUTTT!!!! Two wickets in two overs for Italy. Michael Jones walks out of the crease and goes hard, but Harry Manenti takes a low diving catch. JJ Smuts gets a wicket as Italy bounce back.

SCO 136/2 (15)

OUTTTT!!!!! Grant Stewart gets Italy's first World Cup wicket. George Munsey, trying to over the top once again is caught by Harry Manenti at the boundary. Relief for Italy as Munsey departs after 84 off just 54 balls.

SCO 126/1 (13.5)

Fifty comes for George Munsey with a fifty over mid-wicket, his 14th in the format. Meanwhile, Wayne Madsen has dislocated his shoulder and will take no part in the match. This is a big big blow for Italy. A decision on whether Madsen will be available for the rest of the tournament will be taken in due course.

SCO 76-0 (9)

JJ Smuts has been brought into the attack. Incidentally, Smuts, who started his international career with South Africa in 2020. He is now representing Italy in a T20 World Cup. Incidentally, Smuts has never been to Italy. Meanwhile, its a purely George Munsey show in Kolkata.

SCO 63/0 (7)

Scotland are off to a flier through George Munsey as the Scots end the powerplay at 49 without loss. Michael Jones, who is at the other end is a mere spectator, contributed just seven runs while Munsey smashed eight fours en route to his 41 so far.

Big blow for Italy. Goerge Munsey pulls one off Thomas Draca and Italy captain Wayne Madsen seems to have injured his shoulder while fielding. Madsen dives full length on one of the practice pitches and rolls over his left hand. He is in excruciating pain and the physio comes out running. Madsen leaves the field. Three fours comes from the over off Draca.

SCO 34/0 (4)

The T20 World Cup qualification for Italy is a big boost for European cricket. In an interview with Wayne Madsen with Livemint, the Italian cricket captain spoke on a lot of issues and the role of BCCI and ICC in the development of European cricket.

George Munsey and Michael Jones walk out for Scotland. Ali Hasan to bowl Italy's first ball in a ICC T20 World Cup. Two fours to start with from Munsey.

SCO 10/0 (1)

Time for National Anthems as players of both Italy and Scotland walk out in the middle. Italy go first, followed by Scotland. There are handful of Italian supporters in the stands. A moment etched in the history of Italian sport.

Richie Berrington and Wayne Madsen walk out for the toss. Italy win the toss and opt to bowl first.

On the other hand, Scotland, having missed on a spot to Italy, made their way through after Bangladesh refused to play their matches in India. In fact, Scotland made their trip to India on a two-week notice. Led by Richie Berrington, Scotland have already lost their opening game to West Indies.

Known for being madly in love with football and other Olympic sports, Italian cricket is not known to everyone. But from February 9, things will change as Italy are set to make their debut in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, against Scotland in Kolkata. Incidentally, it was the same Scotland team, which Italy won during the European Qualifiers to book their ticket to their first-ever ICC main event.

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