Italy One Win Away from T20 World Cup Dream After Upset Over Scotland
Published on Friday, 11 July 2025 at 9:43 am
The Hague, Netherlands – In a result that sent ripples of excitement through the cricket world, Italy’s national T20 team, the Azzurri, pulled off a stunning upset over powerhouse Scotland in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup European Qualifiers, securing their spot in the regional final and placing them just one victory away from a historic berth at the main event. The nail-biting encounter at Sportpark Westvliet saw Italy chase down a competitive Scottish total with nerves of steel, culminating in a dramatic finish that epitomized the spirit of underdog sport.
Scotland, a team with recent T20 World Cup appearances and a higher global ranking, were widely tipped to dominate the European pathway. After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Saltires posted a challenging 155 for 8, anchored by a fluent 60 from opener Fraser Campbell and a late surge from captain Euan MacLeod (30). Italy’s bowling attack, however, showed remarkable discipline, with paceman Davide Rossi leading the charge with an impressive 3 for 25, consistently hitting his lengths and stifling Scotland's middle order. His crucial breakthroughs prevented Scotland from reaching a truly daunting score, setting the stage for what would become a memorable chase.
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Italy’s response began cautiouslylosing an early wicketbut a resilient partnership between Matteo Ricci (45 off 38 balls) and captain Alessio Bianchi steadied the innings. Ricci played the aggressorfinding boundaries at crucial momentswhile Bianchi anchored the chase with characteristic composure. As the required run rate climbed in the
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