George Munsey’s storm at Eden Gardens helped Scotland set a mountain of 207 runs in front of Italy:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In the 7th match of T20 World Cup 2026 Scotland made a spectacular comeback Italy Rained runs against. At the historic Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata, the Scottish batsmen thoroughly defeated the Italian bowlers and in the stipulated 20 overs 207/4 Scored a huge score. This is the highest score of this tournament so far (Highest Total).

Munsey and Jones’ record partnership

After losing the toss, the Scottish team came to bat first George Munsey And Michael Jones Gave a blazing start. For the first wicket between the two 126 runs There was a huge partnership, which overshadowed Italy’s World Cup debut.

George Munsey: 84 runs in 54 balls (13 fours, 2 sixes)

Michael Jones: 37 runs in 30 balls

McMullen and Leask’s ‘blitz’ in the last overs

After the fall of some wickets in the middle overs Brandon McMullen And Michael Leask Took charge. McMullen hit unbeaten 41 runs in just 18 balls, while Leask took the team beyond 200 by hitting sixes off Thomas Dreka in the last over.

Brandon McMullen: 41* runs (18 balls, 4 sixes)

Michael Leask: 22* runs (5 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes)

‘Bad luck’ and injuries for Italy

The beginning of his World Cup debut was quite challenging for Italy. His captain while fielding Wayne Madsen Dislocated shoulder, due to which he had to leave the field. For Italy, Grant Stewart, Ali Hasan and Thomas Dreka got 1-1 success, but they could not control the pace of runs.

Match situation: Italy have a target of 208

At the time of writing, Italy has started chasing the mammoth target of 208 runs. Italy had a very poor start while chasing the target and on the very first ball Opener Justin Mosca was out and returned to the pavilion.