Scotland Shocks T20 World Cup: First Team to Cross 200 Runs, Sets New Record

• Scotland, initially out of qualifiers, entered T20 World Cup 2026 after Bangladesh withdrew due to security concerns in India.
• In their second match, Scotland became the first team this season to score over 200 runs, posting 207/4 against Italy.
• This 207-run total is the highest ever by an associate nation in T20 World Cup history, surpassing the USA's previous record.
• Scotland secured a dominant 73-run victory over Italy, with George Munsey scoring 84 and Michael Leask taking four wickets.
• This marks Scotland's seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup, having previously played in 2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024.