Italy’s T20 World Cup debut ends with big loss against Scotland
Summary
Italy lost their first T20 World Cup cricket match to Scotland by 73 runs in Kolkata, India. Scotland scored 207 runs with George Munsey as the top scorer, while Italy managed 134 runs. Italy's Captain Wayne Madsen was unable to bat due to a shoulder injury.Key Facts
- Italy played their first T20 World Cup match and lost to Scotland by 73 runs.
- Scotland scored 207 runs for 4 wickets; George Munsey top-scored with 84.
- Italy only managed 134 runs and was bowled out in 16.4 overs.
- Italy's Ben Manenti was their highest scorer with 52 runs.
- Italy's captain Wayne Madsen couldn't bat due to a shoulder injury sustained during the fielding.
- Scotland's Michael Leask took 4 wickets for 17 runs.
- Scotland recovered from an earlier loss in the tournament to the West Indies.
- The match was played in Kolkata, India, during the T20 World Cup Group C stage.
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