Kolkata : Scotland defeated Italy by 73 runs at Kolkata in Group C encounter of ICC T20 WC 2026.
Scotland openers George Munsey and Michael Jones put on 126 for the opening wicket – a record for Scotland at any edition of the T20 World Cup – before Grant Stewart made Italy’s first breakthrough when he dismissed Munsey for 84.
Grant Stewart finally struck in the 14th over, dismissing George Munsey to claim Italy’s first-ever wicket in T20 World Cup history.
Scotland cross the 200-run mark for the first time in Men’s T20 World Cup history. A final-over blast from Michael Leask that saw him score 22 runs off just five deliveries has powered Scotland to their highest-ever total at a T20 World Cup.
Brandon McMullen was excellent as well to keep the momentum after the dismissals of Munsey and Jones as he scored 41* off just 18 deliveries.
In the chase, Italy were rocked early as George Munsey led the way in the field with two brilliant catches as Scotland reduced Italy to 54/3 at the end of the powerplay.
A 63-run stand between brothers Harry Manenti and Benjamin Manenti kept Italy in the hunt. Harry fell for 37 off 25 to the bowling of Michael Leask, before Benjamin went on to register Italy’s first half-century of the tournament with a well-made 52 off 31 balls.
However, once Benjamin was dismissed, Italy’s lower order collapsed, handing Scotland a commanding 73-run victory. Michael Leask starred with the ball, finishing with superb figures of 4/17 from his four overs as Scotland’s strike bowler.
