Debutants Italy suffer 73-run loss to Scotland

T20 World Cup debutants Italy have a bruising introduction to cricket’s biggest stage as they suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland in Kolkata.

Scotland piled up 207-4 with opener George Munsey top-scoring with 84 and in reply, Italy were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs.

A nation better known for its football, Italy are the lowest-ranked side in the 20-team tournament and were making a slice of history here.

Scotland originally failed to qualify for the World Cup but with only two weeks to go they replaced Bangladesh, who were kicked out after they refused to play in India.

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Scotland’s Michael Leask (2R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Italy’s Grant Stewart during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group-stage match between Scotland and Italy at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 9, 2026. — AFP

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