KOLKATA: Opener George Munsey struck an attacking fifty before Brendon McMullen and Michael Leask unleashed a late blitz as Scotland piled up 207 for 4, the first 200-plus total of this T20 World Cup, against Italy in their Group C match at Eden Gardens here on Monday. Scotland, who had looked rusty in their 35-run defeat to West Indies in the opener, were far sharper this time, scoring freely from the outset. Apart from getting the toss right, little went Italy's way. Their troubles deepened when captain Wayne Madsen injured his left shoulder after an awkward dive in the fourth over and had to walk off. Having lost to Italy in their only defeat in four matches at last July's European qualifiers to miss a direct World Cup berth, Scotland also had a point to prove.

Source: Indian Express February 09, 2026 05:31 UTC