The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with an interesting Group C clash as Scotland take on Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This match is special as Italy are making their T20 World Cup debut and will look to continue their impressive form.
Scotland, on the other hand, have already played one match at this venue and will be under pressure to register their first win to stay alive in the tournament.
SCO vs ITA Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Scotland vs Italy – Match 7 |
| Date | Monday, 9 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Match Preview
Scotland
Scotland are one of the experienced Associate teams and have played several ICC events in recent years. They showed good fight in their previous game but failed to finish strongly, especially in the death overs.
Players like George Munsey, Richie Berrington, and Mark Watt will be key if Scotland want to bounce back in this must-win match.
Key Strengths
- Experience in ICC tournaments
- Familiarity with Eden Gardens conditions
- Strong all-round options
Key Concerns
- Batting inconsistency
- Death bowling under pressure
Italy
Italy have been one of the surprise teams coming into this tournament. They qualified by topping the Europe Qualifier and also performed well in warm-up matches, beating strong sides.
With experienced players like Wayne Madsen, JJ Smuts, and the Manenti brothers, Italy have good balance and depth in both batting and bowling.
Key Strengths
- Strong recent form
- Multiple all-rounders
- Good team balance
Key Concerns
- Limited experience at World Cup level
- Handling big-match pressure
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Scotland | NR, W, L, L, L |
| Italy | W, L, L, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Kolkata
Weather
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 30–40%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners may get assistance in middle overs
- Chasing teams have a slight advantage
- Par score around 150–160
Eden Gardens – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 14 |
| Bat First Wins | 6 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Score | 201/5 |
| Lowest Score | 70/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
Scotland
- George Munsey
- Michael Jones
- Brandon McMullen
- Richie Berrington (c)
- Tom Bruce
- Matthew Cross (wk)
- Mark Watt
- Michael Leask
- Oliver Davidson
- Safyaan Sharif
- Brad Currie
Italy
- Justin Mosca
- Anthony Mosca
- JJ Smuts
- Harry Manenti
- Ben Manenti
- Grant Stewart
- Gian Meade (wk)
- Marcus Campopiano
- Wayne Madsen (c)
- Crishan Kalugamage
- Ali Hasan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Tom Bruce
- Ben Manenti
- George Munsey
- Harry Manenti
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Brandon McMullen
- JJ Smuts
- Wayne Madsen
- Richie Berrington
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Scotland have more experience and the advantage of playing previously at this venue. However, their recent form and batting struggles remain a concern.
Italy, on the other hand, have shown strong momentum and possess better all-round depth. Their balanced squad and recent performances give them confidence going into this match.
Considering current form and team balance, Italy hold a slight edge in this contest.
Predicted Winner: Italy
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Scotland | No injury updates |
| Italy | No injury updates |
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