George Munsey struck a half-century and shared a century opening stand with Michael Jones as Scotland defeated debutants Italy by 73 runs in a T20 World Cup match in Kolkata on Monday.
Munsey hammered 84 off 54 balls while Jones contributed 37 off 30 deliveries, the duo laying the foundation with a 126-run opening partnership as Scotland posted a strong 207 for 4.
In reply, Italy showed plenty of heart, with Ben Manenti clobbering a 31-ball 52 and brother Harry scoring 37 as the pair shared a 73-run stand for the fourth wicket. However, they were ultimately undone by inexperience and were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs.
Scotland off-spinner Michael Leask took 4 wickets for 17 runs to destroy Italy's batting.
Italy suffered an injury blow when skipper Wayne Madsen was injured while fielding after diving to stop runs in the fourth over of Scotland's innings. The 42-year-old was in visible pain as he walked off the field, his left arm supported by a makeshift sling fashioned from his jersey.
Ali Hasan is the new man in.
Wheal is back in the attack and he takes out Hasan who is caught out. Scotland all out as injured Italian captain Madden won't come out to bat.
Watt is back in the attack and Draca and Kalugamage take two singles before Draca slogs the ball straight to long on and he is out for 2. 2 runs and a wicket come off it.
Draca is the new man in and is off the mark with a single.
A dot to end the over as 2 runs and a wicket come off it.
Kalugamage is the new man in and is off the mark with a single.
A dot later, Meade chips the full ball straight to long on and he is out for a duck.
Gian Meade is the new man in.
Leask continues and he gets his third wicket as Stewart swings and hits the ball straight to long off and he is out for 2.
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