Italy defended a solid total of 167/6, thanks to aggressive hitting from Emilio Gay (50 off 21 balls) and Grant Stewart (44 off 27 balls), who helped set a challenging target and beat Scotland by 12 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, 2025 - Match 7 at the Voorburg Cricket Club in The Hague.
Harry Manenti was the standout for Italy, claiming a sensational 5/31 in his full quota of four overs, clean‑bowling Scotland’s top scorer George Munsey (72) plus four other batsmen . His clinical spell dismantled the middle order and kept Scotland chasing hard.
Scotland began strongly—Munsey’s 72 and Richie Berrington’s unbeaten 46 laid the foundation. But Manenti’s fiery burst at the death halted any momentum. . A few late fireworks, including a six from the bowler, weren’t enough to bridge the gap as Scotland closed on 155/5
With this win, Italy keep qualification hopes alive, securing their second victory over in the tournament after their match against Jersey was abandoned. Manenti’s Player‑of‑the‑Match performance clearly swung the contest in Italy’s favour.
Italy currently are the table topper and will earn the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup ticket if they beat or draw against Netherlands on July 11.
Playing XIs:
Scotland: George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Charlie Tear, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie
Italy: Emilio Gay, Justin Mosca, Joe Burns(c), Harry Manenti, Marcus Campopiano(w), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Anthony Mosca, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca
Italy Vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 – Live Streaming Details
When is the Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match being played?
The Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match will be played on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, at 2:30 PM IST.
Where is the Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match being played?
The Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match will be played at Sportpark Westvliet in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Where to watch the Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match live online in India?
The Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match will be live-streamed in India on the FanCode app and website.
Where to watch the Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match live broadcast in India?
The Italy vs Scotland, ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 match will not be televised on any TV channels in India.
