Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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Best performances - Batsmen

HG Munsey
HG Munsey
84(54) 13x4 - 2x6
Control %77%
  • Productive Shot
  • off drive
  • 14 runs
  • 3x4 - 0x6
4 16 1 5 25 8 20 5
BAD Manenti
52(31) 5x4 - 1x6
Control %80%
  • Productive Shot
  • cover drive
  • 12 runs
  • 2x4 - 0x6
4 4 0 5 13 10 11 5

Best performances - Bowlers

MA Leask
MA Leask
O4
M0
R17
W4
Eco4.25
RHB
OFFLEG
2W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH
LHB
LEGOFF
1W
MRJ Watt
MRJ Watt
O4
M0
R24
W2
Eco6
RHB
OFFLEG
1W
1W
  • FTFULL TOSS
  • YYORKER
  • FFULL LENGTH
  • GGOOD LENGTH
  • SGSHORT OF GOOD LENGTH
  • SSHORT LENGTH

Scorer: K Vairavan | Commentator: Shashwat Kumar

2:22pm That will be a wrap from us for this game. But the action keeps on coming at the T20 World Cup, with Oman and Zimbabwe set to open their campaigns in a little more than half an hour. Follow that game live here. But until next time, from Vairavan and myself (Shashwat), it is goodbye!

Before that, here is a stat by Sampath to sign off on. Ben Manenti and Harry Manenti's partnership of 73 is the second highest between siblings in T20 World Cups, behind Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal's 96-run stand in 2014 against Australia.

Richie Berrington, Scotland captain: Really important for us to bounce back strong. Really pleased to get our first win. In the end, it was a comprehensive win but had to work hard for it. (On Munsey) He is such an important player at the top of the order and sets a tempo. Hard batter to bowl at when he gets going. That partnership was so important. Really pleasing to see after the previous game. Important we got over 200 on that pitch. We knew they had good players in the line-up. Early wickets were key and it put us on the front. Pleased with how the bowlers stuck to their plans, and kept taking wickets. It is great we have had two outings (here). Two different wickets as well. We will enjoy this win and then we will start preparing for the game against England. (On the short prep period) Guys have really embraced it. Had really good prep since being here. Lots of positive energy.

Harry Manenti, Italy vice-captain: (On Madsen) Wayne obviously had a tough fall and he dislocated his shoulder. Hopefully he is alright. He is our leader. Sad to see what is happening to him. (On the bowling challenges) We thought going into the break that they got just about par, and that if we batted well, had a good powerplay and then kick on, we could get there. When you are chasing 200, you have to go pretty hard and sometimes, it does not come off. When you are playing against a quality outfit like Scotland, who stay in the game at all times, it is tough. (On batting with his brother) That was pretty special. Got caught up in the match situation (and could not fully realize the moment while batting). Hopefully we will sit down, reflect on the partnership we had. Would have been nice to have contributed in a win. But growing up, playing backyard cricket and dreaming of playing the World Cup (together). I imagine everyone will be flat in the dressing room and disappointed. We wanted to show the world what we have. We get another chance in a few days' time and hopefully we can bounce back.

Michael Leask, Player of the Match: (What pleased him most) Just the full team performance. Been a lot of hard work. Did not have a lot of prep time. Shows the dedication we have (to be ready and prepped at such short notice). (On his batting) Similar to the other day. If it is in my arc, it has to go. That is my role. If the first ball is there, I will try to hit it for six. We learnt a lot more from game one. A bit more back of a length and trying to drive it into the surface (with the ball) and trying to shut off one area. We have two more matches to go to get to the Super Eight and we have given ourselves a good chance.

2:03pm A fairly one-sided contest in the end. Italy showed signs of promise when Smuts found the fence a few times in the powerplay but it was only when the Manenti brothers got together that they mustered any sort of momentum. Both struck the ball well and while they were at the crease, it felt Italy could give this score a proper rattle. They fell close to each other, though, and that signaled the beginning of the end for Italy.

Scotland will be thrilled with their bowling display. They held their nerve, stuck to their plans and held onto almost every catch that came their way. Leask was the star of the show, bagging a four-wicket haul. Currie was not shabby either, with Watt at his usual economic best. Scotland may have anyway expected to win this game but with the matches coming up, this might just be the ideal confidence-booster for them.

16.4
W
Wheal to Ali Hasan, OUT, there it is! Another high ball pouched, and Scotland put one past Italy to get on the board! Banged in short just outside off. Hasan has a wild swish at it and the ball goes straight up. Berrington turns around at extra cover, takes a few paces and then completes the catch. A convincing display in the end, and Scotland will be very pleased with that!

Ali Hasan c Berrington b Wheal 0 (3m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0

Artemis: "Might? His 84 completely knocked the wind out of Italy. A few early wickets or slow start and Italy would have a spring in their step. And 4 catches to boot in the field. It's no question " -- Leask is a close contender, but kind of get what you are saying.

16.3
0
Wheal to Ali Hasan, no run, hard length just outside off. A bit of extra kick off the surface and the ball rolls off the splice into the off side
16.2
1
Wheal to Kalugamage, 1 run, shortish and angling into the hips. Kalugamage fends it into the square leg region
16.1
0
Wheal to Kalugamage, no run, dug into the track just outside off. Kalugamage gauges it early and sways out of the way

Hasan is the last batter in. Madsen, remember, will not bat after dislocating his left shoulder. Wheal back on

END OF OVER:
16 | 2 Runs 1 Wkt | ITA: 133/8 (75 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 8.31, RRR: 18.75)

  • Crishan Kalugamage2 (4b)
  • Mark Watt4-0-24-2
  • Michael Leask4-0-17-4
15.6
W
Watt to Draca, OUT, Italy running out of steam! Watt throws up the invitation on a full length on off. Draca chances his luck but does not generate the requisite power. Easiest of catches for McMullen at long on, and Italy's historic day now on the brink of ending in defeat!

TJ Draca c McMullen b Watt 2 (4m 5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 40

15.5
1
Watt to Kalugamage, 1 run, very full outside off. Kalugamage digs it out towards long off

Italy 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st0J MoscaAJ Mosca
2nd32JT SmutsAJ Mosca
3rd8AJ MoscaHJ Manenti
4th73BAD ManentiHJ Manenti
5th16BAD ManentiG Stewart
6th0GP MeadeG Stewart
7th1GP MeadeCJPF Kalugamage
8th3CJPF KalugamageTJ Draca
9th1CJPF KalugamageAli Hasan

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33062.259
IND32140.106
WI31220.993
ZIM3030-3.415
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
ENG33061.096
NZ31131.39
PAK3113-0.123
SL3030-1.95
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND44082.5
PAK43160.976
USA42240.788
NED4132-1.217
NAM4040-3.108
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM43071.506
SL43161.741
AUS42241.523
IRE41230.15
OMA4040-4.845
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44081.874
ENG43160.201
SCOT41320.184
ITA4132-1.02
NEP4132-1.349
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44081.943
NZ43161.227
AFG42240.889
UAE4132-1.364
CAN4040-2.426