SCO vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Scots earn revenge for qualifier loss, hammer ICC debutants Italy – Action in Images
Scotland roared to an emphatic 73-run victory to get points in the board in their second match of the campaign, while Italy's debut didn't go to plan.
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Italy made their ICC World Cup debut at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where they faced off against familiar foes Scotland. However, in a complete reversal of their European Qualifier encounter last year, the Scots brushed past their opponents with a comprehensive 73-run victory.(AFP)
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42-year-old Italian captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his shoulder while fielding early on in the piece. A massive blow for Italy, who lost tonnes of experience and their leader, left rudderless for the remainder of the match – and potentially the tournament.(AFP)
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George Munsey top-scored with 84, hitting 13 fours and 2 sixes in his knock that laid the platform for Scotland's 207/4. Later on in the second innings, he would also take four catches – including two spectacular ones.(PTI)
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Munsey put together a 126-run partnership with fellow opener Michael Jones, setting the table for the power-hitting that was to follow soon after.(PTI)
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