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Scotland vs Italy, Match 7 Match Summary

SCO vs ITA, 2026 - T20 Summary

Scotland vs Italy Scorecard
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Match 7, Eden Gardens, Kolkata , Feb 09, 2026
Scotland Scotland
207/4 (20.0/20)
Italy Italy
134 (16.4/20)
Scotland beat Italy by 73 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Michael Leask
    22(5)&4/17(4)
SCO 207/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107699-george-munsey-playerprofile>George Munsey</a>
George Munsey
84 (54)
  • 13x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 155.55SR
<a href=/cricket/players/116695-brandon-mcmullen-playerprofile>Brandon McMullen</a>
Brandon McMullen
41 (18)
  • 0x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 227.77SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ali Hasan
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/1
R/W
Bowler
Thomas Draca
ECON 18.50
2
OVERS
37/1
R/W
ITA 134/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/119000-benjamin-manenti-playerprofile>Benjamin Manenti</a>
Benjamin Manenti
52 (31)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 167.74SR
<a href=/cricket/players/116106-harry-manenti-playerprofile>Harry Manenti</a>
Harry Manenti
37 (25)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 148SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Michael Leask
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/4
R/W
Bowler
Mark Watt
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/2
R/W
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One down, two to go - A fascinating start to the new week in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and it is Scotland who get their first points on the board. Next up, there is a Group B clash between Zimbabwe and Oman lined up in Colombo. The toss is just about to happen in that game, and you can simply switch tabs and tune in to our coverage. Cheers!
Richie Berrington, the captain of Scotland - Richie Berrington says it was really important to bounce back after the loss against West Indies. It was a comprehensive performance. On George Munsey, Richie says he is an important player as he sets the tempo for them and today's partnership with Michael Jones helped to set the platform for a big score. On his bowling performance, Berrington is happy to see guys put in a great shift. Tells that early wickets in the Powerplay were key, but Italy bounced back with a couple of partnerships. Feels that they have got to know about the conditions here but are looking forward to the match against England. Reckons that the boys have embraced the chance to play the World Cup.
Harry Manenti, the stand-in captain for Italy - Harry starts by giving an update on the captain, Wayne Madsen and says that he has dislocated his left shoulder, which is not a good sign for them. Mentions that at the innings break, they thought it was a par score and if they batted well in the Powerplay, they could chase it down. Feels that you need to go hard at times when you are chasing in excess of 200 runs, and sometimes it doesn't come off. Adds that it was special batting with his brother out on the big stage and mentions that it is a dream come true for them. Ends by saying that they still have opportunities to get a win.
The captains' interviews coming up...
Player of the Match  - Michael Leask is the Player of the Match for his stellar all-round showing, cracking a 5-ball 22* and picking 4 wickets for 17. He says it was a full team performance. Tells that they have put in the hard work coming into the World Cup and have trained hard despite the limited lead-in time to the tournament. Leask notes that he was ready to attack anything within his hitting arc while emphasizing that the bowling unit had successfully applied vital lessons learned from their previous defeat against the West Indies. Adds that they got more from the surface today as compared to their previous game. Mentions that by winning today, they have given themselves a wonderful chance to qualify for the next round.
Italy's flame burned bright but quick - It is not the start Italy were looking for but they have shown sparks of brilliance. With the ball, they were a bit erratic but Ali Hasan showed great control up top and at the death as well. The likes of JJ Smuts and Grant Stewart also bowled well in patches but everyone else went for plenty of runs. With the bat, there were some positives as well, especially that partnership between Harry Manenti and Benjamin Manenti, worth 73 runs and that really kept Italy in the game. They did lose early wickets and once Ben fell after notching up a historic fifty, the wheels just came off and Italy folded like a pack of cards.
Scotland stepping up - It has been a roller-coaster of a ride for Scotland and after missing out on an entry into this T20 World Cup from the Qualifying rounds, they got a slice of luck as Bangladesh pulled out and Scotland made the cut. Today, they showed why they have been one of the most consistent associate nations, hammering 207 runs with the bat and then defending it with ease. George Munsey was prolific with the bat early on and gave his side a platform from where they could go on and score big. His 84 off 54 wasn't the only highlight of the batting innings but the cameo from Brandon McMullen, coupled with those boundaries in the final over from Michael Leask were equally important. On the bowling front, early wickets were key and it was Michael Leask, who led from the front with his four-fer. The spinners generally bowled well as Mark Watt picked up a couple of wickets as well and their catching was simply sensational as all 9 wickets were catches.
The experience of playing on the big stage - The scoreboard tells us that Scotland have completely dominated Italy in this game but it was more of a matter of playing the big moments well. Italy showed plenty of promise but the Scottish team had just too much experience in its ranks to avenge that defeat in the European Qualifiers last year.
Wayne Madsen is unfit to take any more part in the match and is given as absent hurt.
Over 16.4 : 134/9
1 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • W 16.4
A. Hasan
0 (2)
C. Kalugamage
3 (6)
B. Wheal
2.4-0-29-1
16.4
W
Brad Wheal To Ali Hasan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! With Wayne Madsen making no move from the dugout, it's all over for the debutants. Brad Wheal delivers it on a good length, outside off, Ali Hasan swings only to balloon up his shot to cover. Richie Berrington runs back and takes a safe catch over his shoulder. SCOTLAND WIN BY 73 RUNS.
16.3
0
Brad Wheal To Ali Hasan
Short of a length, outside off, Hasan hangs his bat and checks his shot as he taps it to cover.
16.2
1
Brad Wheal To Crishan Kalugamage
Shorter delivery, nipping back in on the hips, Kalugamage tucks it to square leg for a single.
16.1
0
Brad Wheal To Crishan Kalugamage
Bowls a shorter delivery on off, Kalugamage bends his back and sways away to let it go.
With Wayne Madsen out of the game, Ali Hasan is the last batter in for Italy.
Over 16 : 133/8
2 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • W 15.6
T. Draca
2 (5)
C. Kalugamage
2 (4)
M. Watt
4-0-24-2
15.6
W
Mark Watt To Thomas Draca OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! It's been a catching practise session lately for Scotland. Floats a fuller delivery on middle, Draca slog-sweeps on the shorter side but doesn't power it much. Hits it straight to Brandon McMullen at deep mid-wicket, who takes a dolly. It's falling apart rather quickly for Italy.
15.5
1
Mark Watt To Crishan Kalugamage
Slightly full and around off, Kalugamage crunches it to long off for a single.
15.4
0
Mark Watt To Crishan Kalugamage
Slows up the flighted delivery on middle, Kalugamage leans and defends it well.
15.3
1
Mark Watt To Thomas Draca
Angling on the pads, TD flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
15.2
0
Mark Watt To Thomas Draca
Pushed through, a bit quicker on leg, Draca gets inside the line to paddle it away but wears it outside on his pads.
15.1
0
Mark Watt To Thomas Draca
Almost chopped on! The armball, comes in by a long way, nipping in on middle, Thomas Draca goes back to flick it away but inside edges it onto the pads.
Over 15 : 131/7
2 Runs
  • W 14.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
C. Kalugamage
1 (2)
T. Draca
1 (1)
M. Leask
4-0-17-4
14.6
0
Michael Leask To Crishan Kalugamage
Fuller one at the stumps, squeezed away into the off side. 4-0-17-4, a sensational effort from Michael Leask.
14.5
1
Michael Leask To Thomas Draca
Shortish length around off, dabbed down behind point for a single.
Scotland are in a hurry now. Thomas Draca replaces Gian-Piero Meade.
14.4
W
Michael Leask To Gian-Piero Meade OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A four-fer for Michael Leask. Tossed up, fuller and on leg stump. Gian-Piero Meade clears the front leg to go big but doesn't quite get to the pitch of the delivery. Ends up chipping it down to Brandon McMullen at long on, who gobbles up an easy catch. Meade departs for a two-ball duck and Scotland are effectively two wickets away from the win.
14.3
0
Michael Leask To Gian-Piero Meade
Flatter one on the pads, nudged away towards mid-wicket.
14.2
1
Michael Leask To Crishan Kalugamage
Dragged short and angled across off, tapped away behind point for a single.
Michael Leask and George Munsey combine once again. The duo combine for the third time today. Also, the fourth catch for Munsey. Crishan Kalugamage walks to the middle.
14.1
W
Michael Leask To Grant Stewart OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Things are falling apart rather quickly here for the Italians as George Munsey hangs on to his fourth catch of the game. Michael Leask uses that angle from around the wicket really well again. This is bowled a bit shorter and angled across off. Grant Stewart rocks back to hit it down the ground but lofts it down to long off where Munsey takes a simple catch. Leask has his third wicket as well.
DRINKS BREAK! Benjamin Manenti's wicket has settled the game in Scotland's favour. It's a stiff chase from hereon with the Italians a batter short as well. This chase will definitely test the batting depth of the debutants. Can Italy find motivation from somewhere, or will Scotland run through the line-up now? Gian-Piero Meade joins Grant Stewart in the middle.
Over 14 : 129/5
14 Runs
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 213.5
  • W 13.6
B. Manenti
52 (31)
G. Stewart
2 (5)
O. Davidson
3-0-39-1
13.6
W
Oliver Davidson To Benjamin Manenti OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Oliver Davidson has the last laugh and this might be the wicket that settles it for Scotland. Tossed-up delivery, full and around off. Benjamin Manenti hangs deep in the crease and plays the lofted drive over extra cover. There's not much elevation or power on it and Michael Jones takes a fine catch moving to his left from long off. Oliver Davidson gives a send-off to Manenti as well. Ben departs after making a fine 52 off just 31 balls but Italy are now 5 down for 129.
Full Commentary
16 OV
2 Runs
M. Watt to T. Draca C. Kalugamage
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
2 Runs
M. Leask to G. Stewart C. Kalugamage Gian T. Draca
  • W 14.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
14 Runs
O. Davidson to B. Manenti G. Stewart
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 613.4
  • 213.5
  • W 13.6
13 OV
2 Runs
M. Leask to H. Manenti G. Stewart B. Manenti
  • W 12.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
13 Runs
M. Watt to H. Manenti B. Manenti
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 411.3
  • 211.4
  • 211.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
13 Runs
B. McMullen to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 2 NB 10.3
  • 610.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 210.6
10 OV
12 Runs
O. Davidson to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 1 WD 9.4
  • 69.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
9 Runs
M. Leask to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • 28.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
M. Watt to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 07.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
B. Wheal to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
13 Runs
O. Davidson to B. Manenti H. Manenti
  • 35.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 65.6
5 OV
2 Runs
M. Watt to H. Manenti A. Mosca B. Manenti
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
7 Runs
B. Currie to JJ Smuts H. Manenti A. Mosca
  • W 3.1
  • 23.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
23 Runs
B. Wheal to JJ Smuts A. Mosca
  • 62.1
  • 42.2
  • 62.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
5 Runs
B. Currie to A. Mosca JJ Smuts
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 21.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Leask to J. Mosca JJ Smuts
  • W 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Italy won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Scotland beat Italy by 73 runs
  • Player of the Match Michael Leask
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Sam Nogajski (AUS)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Scotland 207/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Scotland 200/4 in 19.5 overs
  • Scotland 150/2 in 15.5 overs
  • Drinks: Scotland 126/1 in 13.5 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 70 balls between G Munsey (73) and M Jones (28)
  • Scotland 105/0 in 11.4 overs
  • G Munsey: 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (9x4) (1x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between G Munsey (42) and M Jones (7)
  • Scotland 50/0 in 6.1 overs
  • G Munsey dropped on 40 by A Mosca in 5.6 overs
  • Drinks: Scotland 49/0 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Scotland 49/0
  • Drinks: Italy 129/5 in 14.0 overs
  • B Manenti: maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Italy 100/3 in 11.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 35 balls between H Manenti (25) and B Manenti (24)
  • Drinks: Italy 54/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Italy 54/3
  • Italy 54/3 in 5.6 overs
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