T20 World Cup debutants Italy faced a heavy defeat against Scotland, losing by 73 runs in their first match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Scotland, led by George Munsey’s 84 runs, set a challenging target of 208, finishing at 207-4, while Italy crumbled to 134 all out. Key performances included a 73-run partnership between brothers Ben and Harry Manenti for Italy, though they couldn’t sustain the momentum after early wickets fell. Scotland’s off-spinner Michael Leask excelled with figures of 4-17, ensuring a strong recovery after their initial loss to the West Indies.
