Batting first after losing the toss, West Indies lost early wickets but Hope’s masterclass turned the game. His 46-ball knock featured aggressive strokeplay, complemented by Chase’s steady 24 and Rutherford’s quickfire 24*. Forde’s late cameo added vital runs. Italy fought back with Manenti (2/37) and Kalugamage (2/25) striking twice each.

Italy’s pursuit started disastrously, slumping to 12/1 and then 26/2. Despite efforts from Smuts (24), Manetti (26), and Fonseca (19), they never threatened the target, folding at 123 all out. Joseph’s four-wicket haul (4/30) and Forde’s 3/19 tore through the lineup, with Motie chipping in 2/24.

For West Indies, secure in Super-8 qualification, this was perfect preparation. Italy’s batting frailties were exposed, highlighting the challenges for associate nations against full-member powerhouses. Hope’s leadership shone through in this lopsided contest.

Nepal’s tournament has been a nightmare: edged out by 4 runs by England in their opener, demolished by 10 wickets by Italy, and routed by 9 wickets by West Indies. They anchor the Group C standings at fifth place.

Scotland, third in the table, showed flashes of brilliance—a 73-run victory over Italy sandwiched between losses to West Indies (by 35 runs) and England (by 5 wickets).

Opting to bowl after winning the toss, Nepal captain Rohit Paudel watched helplessly as openers George Munsey and Michael Jones tore apart the attack. The duo amassed 80 runs in 10 overs.

Munsey departed for 27 (29 balls, 4×4), paving the way for Jones and Brandon McMullen to add 52 runs for the second wicket in 32 balls, lifting Scotland to 132. Jones’ masterful 71 (45 balls, 8×4, 3×6) anchored the innings.

The lower order faltered, but Scotland still posted 170/7, a competitive total on a batsman-friendly pitch.

Full Scotland XI: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wicketkeeper), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheel, Brad Currie.

Nepal XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Arif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Nepal now faces a tough chase to salvage some respect in their final group game.

Captain Harry Brook’s men started steadily. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt raced to 21 in 2.1 overs before Buttler nicked one for 3. Salt exploded next, blasting 28 off 15 (2×4, 2×6) in tandem with Jacob Bethell’s 23, forging a 33-run stand. Momentum swung wildly as wickets tumbled to 105/5.

Rescue came via Will Jacks’ explosive half-century. His 53* off 22 balls – pounding 4 sixes and 3 boundaries – ignited the innings. With Sam Curran (25 off 19, 2×6), they plundered 54 in 25 balls. Jacks then teamed with Jamie Overton (15*) for 35 more, ensuring a formidable finish.

Italy’s attack was led by Grant Stewart and Krishan Kalugamage (2/ each), supported by single scalps from JJ Smuts, Ali Hassan, and Ben Manenti. Playing elevens: England – Salt, Buttler (wk), Bethell, Banton, Brook (c), Curran, Jacks, Overton, Dawson, Archer, Rashid. Italy – J. Mosca, A. Mosca, Smuts, H. Manenti (c), B. Manenti, Campopiano, Stewart, Meade (wk), Singh, Kalugamage, Hassan.

England’s depth shone through collapses and comebacks alike. Italy now stares down a steep climb. Will their batsmen rise to the occasion, or will England’s bowlers defend with fire? Stay tuned for the chase.

Nepal’s decision to bat backfired spectacularly. Kushal Bhurtel’s quick exit for 5 set a shaky tone. Rohit Paudel (23 off 14) and Asif Sheikh (20 off 20) managed a recovery, but wickets tumbled. Deependra Singh (17) and Aarf Sheikh (27) offered resistance with a 44-run stand, but Italy’s bowlers, led by Krishan Kalugamage (3 wickets) and Ben Manenti (2), wrapped up the innings at 123.

Italy, bouncing back from a 73-run loss to Scotland, needed no time to settle. The brothers attacked from ball one—Anthony smashing six sixes and three boundaries, Justin adding four fours and three maximums. Nepal, fresh off a heartbreaking 4-run loss to England, now languishes at the foot of the table.

This victory catapults Italy to third place, injecting momentum into their campaign. The Moscato partnership, a blend of calculated aggression and flair, has emerged as Italy’s X-factor, promising more fireworks ahead in the tournament.

Italy’s captain called correctly at the toss and chose to field, but it backfired spectacularly. Openers George Munsey (84 off 54, 13×4, 2×6) and Michael Jones (37 off 30) piled on 126 runs in the first wicket stand over 13.5 overs, dictating terms from the outset.

Post partnership, the acceleration came from Brandon McMullen’s unbeaten 41 (18 balls, 4×6) and Michael Leask’s explosive 22 not out (5 balls, 2×4, 2×6). These late assaults in the final overs lifted the score to intimidating heights. Richie Berrington (15) and Tom Bruce (1) were the other dismissals.

Italy’s bowling effort was patchy, with Ali Hassan shining brightest at 1/21 in his four overs as the lone left-arm pacer to contain the damage. Grant Stewart proved costly, conceding 44 runs, while others like Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca, and JJ Smuts picked a wicket each but couldn’t stem the flow.

Coming into the game after upsetting Ireland, Italy’s chase of 208 will test their batting depth. Analysts predict a tense finish, with Scotland’s bowlers licking their lips at the prospect of defending such a total under lights. Stay tuned for live updates as the drama unfolds in Group C.

The Scots lost two quick wickets at 12 runs. Rory Grant’s gritty 21 off 45 balls alongside Thomas Knight’s 37 helped recover somewhat via a 47-run alliance. Knight’s patient knock featured three boundaries, but partnerships with Finley Carter (16-run stand) and Ollie Jones (40 runs) couldn’t accelerate the scoring.

Manu Sarawat (25) and Finley Jones (33) rescued Scotland with a vital 58-run stand for the seventh wicket over 80 balls, avoiding total collapse. However, Ali Raza’s haul of 4-37 and Momin Qamar’s 3-fer proved decisive for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s chase was clinical. After a 43-run opening stand between Ali Hasan Baloch (15) and Sameer Minhas (28), the team wobbled at 48-2. Enter Usman Khan and Ahmad Hussain, whose explosive 111-run partnership tilted the game decisively.

Usman bludgeoned 75 runs from 85 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, laying the foundation. Hussain’s unbeaten 47 sealed the deal in 43.1 overs. Scotland’s Ollie Jones and Manu Sarawat picked up two wickets each, but it was Pakistan’s day, marking a strong start to their title defense aspirations.