Italy on cusp of historic T20 World Cup qualification after beautiful Scotland
Italy are on the verge of securing their place within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a 12-run victory over Scotland in Match No. 7 of the Europe Area Remaining, held on Wednesday, July 9 at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg.
Historically identified for his or her success in soccer and tennis – with stars like Jannik Sinner – Italy are usually not thought-about a cricketing powerhouse. Nevertheless, they now stand only one outright win away from sealing a historic spot in subsequent yr’s world showpiece.
Opting to bat first towards Scotland, Italy posted a aggressive whole of 167 for six. Emilio Homosexual starred with a blistering 50 off simply 21 balls, smashing six fours and two sixes earlier than falling to Michael Leask.
Harry Manenti anchored the innings with a measured run-a-ball 38, whereas Grant Stewart offered late impetus with an explosive 44 off 27 balls, together with two fours and three sixes.
In reply, Scotland suffered early setbacks, shedding Ollie Hairs and Brandon McMullen cheaply. A 105-run stand between George Munsey and Richie Berrington steadied the innings and put Scotland in a powerful place.
However Manenti turned the sport on its head with an excellent five-wicket haul. The Adelaide Strikers all-rounder completed with figures of 4-0-31-5, as Scotland fell quick, ending at 155 for 5.
How can Italy, Scotland qualify?
Italy at present lead the factors desk within the match with 5 factors, forward of Jersey in second place with three. A win towards the Netherlands of their remaining match would safe Italy a historic first look within the senior competitors.
Scotland, in the meantime, missed out on automated qualification for subsequent yr’s match after failing to complete inside the required ICC rating by the June 30 deadline final yr. They now face the danger of lacking out totally. To remain in rivalry for a qualification spot, they have to defeat Jersey of their remaining match.
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