ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Day 3 Match Reports & Key performances

Match 1: Scotland vs Italy – Scotland Triumphs by 73 Runs

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Scotland secured a commanding 73-run victory over debutants Italy. Batting first, Scotland posted an imposing total of 207/4 in 20 overs, thanks to a stellar innings by George Munsey, who scored 84 runs. Michael Leask contributed a quickfire 22 runs off just 5 balls and later took 4 wickets, earning him the Player of the Match award.

Italy, in their maiden World Cup appearance, struggled against Scotland’s bowling attack and were bowled out for 134 in 16.4 overs. A significant setback for Italy was the injury to their captain, Wayne Madsen, who dislocated his shoulder during the match.

Match 2: Zimbabwe vs Oman – Zimbabwe Wins by 8 Wickets

Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

Zimbabwe showcased a dominant performance, defeating Oman by 8 wickets. Oman, batting first, managed to score 103 runs before being bowled out in 19.5 overs. Zimbabwe’s bowlers, including Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Brad Evans, each took 3 wickets, restricting Oman’s total.

In response, Zimbabwe chased down the target comfortably, reaching 106/2 in just 13.3 overs. BJ Bennett led the batting with an unbeaten 48 runs, guiding Zimbabwe to a convincing win.

Match 3: South Africa vs Canada – South Africa Secures 57-Run Victory

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

South Africa continued their strong form with a 57-run win over Canada. Opting to bat first, South Africa posted a formidable total of 213/4, with Aiden Markram contributing a crucial half-century.

Canada’s chase was hampered by early wickets, and despite a resilient 64 runs from Navneet Dhaliwal and a 33-run innings from Harsh Thaker , they could only manage 156/8 in their 20 overs. Lungi Ngidi’s exceptional bowling performance, taking 4 wickets, earned him the Player of the Match accolade.

Day 3 Highlights:

• Top Run-Scorers:
  • George Munsey (Scotland) – 84 runs
  • BJ Bennett (Zimbabwe) – 48* runs
  • Aiden Markram (South Africa) – 59 runs
• Top Bowlers:
  • Michael Leask (Scotland) – 4 wickets
  • Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets
  • Lungi Ngidi (South Africa) – 4 wickets
• Key Moments:
  • Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen’s injury during their debut match.
  • Zimbabwe’s efficient chase, reaching the target in just 13.3 overs.
  • South Africa’s dominant batting display, setting a challenging total for Canada.

Stay tuned for more updates as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 progresses.