T20 World Cup Match #7: Scotland vs Italy Time, Scorecard & Playing 11
The battle of the Europeans takes center stage at Eden Gardens as Scotland looks to bounce back from an opening-day defeat, while Italy makes its historic debut in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This Group C encounter is a crucial “must-win” for Scotland to keep their Super 8 dreams alive.
| T20 World Cup Match # 7/55 |
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| Monday, Feb 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM |
| Scotland vs Italy |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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Scotland boasts a well-settled unit led by the veteran Richie Berrington, featuring explosive openers and a world-class spin duo in Mark Watt and Chris Greaves. Italy, the tournament’s “dark horse,” enters with a revamped squad featuring high-profile names like Wayne Madsen and JJ Smuts, aiming to prove they belong on the world stage.
| Scotland | Italy |
| George Munsey | Wayne Madsen (C) |
| Matthew Cross (WK) | Marcus Campopiano (WK) |
| Brandon McMullen | JJ Smuts |
| Richie Berrington (C) | Harry Manenti |
| Tom Bruce | Gian Piero Meade |
| Michael Leask | Grant Stewart |
| Chris Greaves | Benjamin Manenti |
| Mark Watt | Thomas Draca |
| Brad Currie | Jaspreet Singh |
| Safyaan Sharif | Crishan Kalugamage |
| Bradley Wheal | Anthony Mosca |
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Match Umpires
| Status | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| On-Field Umpires: | Nitin Menon & Sam Nogajski | India & Australia |
| Third Umpire: | Kumar Dharmasena | Sri Lanka |
| Match Referee: | Javagal Srinath | India |
Scotland vs Italy Head-to-Head T20 Match
| Scotland | Italy |
|---|---|
| 01 | 01 |
Weather and Pitch Condition (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
Weather: The forecast for Kolkata is humid and clear with a high of 31°C. Winds are expected to be light, but high humidity will likely result in significant dew during the second innings, making the toss crucial.
Pitch: The Eden Gardens track is known for its sporting nature. While it offers good bounce and carry for the pacers initially, it tends to slow down, assisting spinners like Mark Watt and Benjamin Manenti. A par score of 165-170 is expected.
Scotland vs Italy Group Points Table
Scotland currently sits at the bottom of Group C after a 35-run loss to the West Indies. Italy is yet to open its account, making this their opportunity to jump into the top half of the standings above Nepal.
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | P | NRR |
| 1 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.750 |
| 2 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.200 |
| 3 | Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.200 |
| 5 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.750 |
FAQs
Scotland entered the tournament as a replacement for Bangladesh, who were unable to participate due to administrative shifts, giving the Scots a “wildcard” entry.
The match is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed via JioHotstar in India, and on ICC.tv globally.
