Eden Gardens witnessed history unfold as Scotland claimed the T20 World Cup record for the highest innings by an associate team. Batting first against Italy on Monday, they amassed 207 for the loss of just four wickets, toppling USA’s mark of 197 for 3 set against Canada in the 2024 tournament. That USA innings came after Canada’s 194, setting a high-scoring thriller.
Netherlands lurks in fourth with 193 for 4 against Ireland back in 2014 at Sylhet, where the Irish hit back with 189 for 4. This new benchmark by Scotland signals a new era for associate cricket’s batting fireworks.
Drama preceded Scotland’s entry into the 2026 event. Group C originally featured Bangladesh, but citing player safety risks in India as per government counsel, they boycotted. ICC’s quick pivot brought in Scotland, turning a crisis into opportunity.
No newcomers here—Scotland’s seventh World Cup outing follows appearances in 2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024. They’ve stunned giants like West Indies and Bangladesh before, blending resilience with explosive talent.