Scotland (SCO) will take on Italy (ITA) in a Group C match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on February 9 as part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams are looking for critical points early in the group stage.
Scotland (SCO)
Scotland comes into this match after facing three consecutive losses, including one against the West Indies. They need a win to improve their chances of advancing in the tournament.
Italy (ITA)
Italy has surprised many by qualifying for the expanded 20-team tournament. Joe Burns, their qualifying head coach, is not part of the World Cup squad anymore. The team is now led by Wayne Madsen, and they aim to prove their qualification was well-deserved.
SCO vs ITA Match Details
| SCO vs ITA T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Scotland vs Italy 7th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Monday, February 9; 11:00 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
SCO vs ITA T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens favors batters with good bounce early on. As the match progresses, bowlers may take more control. Since 2022, teams that have batted first have won three out of five T20 matches here, making batting first a strategic choice.
SCO vs ITA T20 WC Weather Report
Kolkata’s weather is ideal for Cricket, with sunny skies and morning temperatures around 25°C. Expect clear conditions with low humidity and no rain interruptions.
SCO vs ITA Head-to-Head Records
| SCO vs ITA Head-to-Head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by Scotland | 1 |
| Won by Italy | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
SCO vs ITA Probable 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, Wayne Madsen (c), Harry Manenti, Gian-Piero Meade (wk), Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan, Crishan Kalugamage
Players to Watch
- George Munsey | SCO: As the main opening batsman, Munsey has scored 179 runs in his last five T20I innings, including two half-centuries. His previous experience in Kolkata could help him perform well.
- JJ Smuts | ITA: Smuts is an important bowler for Italy, known for his variations and control on slower pitches. This will be his International debut for Italy as he looks to lead the team.
SCO vs ITA Toss Prediction
Historical Toss Stats at the Venue
- In the last three T20 matches at this venue, the winning team has chosen to bowl first each time.
Benefits of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of 11 T20I matches played here, six have been won by teams batting first and five by teams bowling first.
Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: SCO (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- ITA Total: 155-175
- Match Winner: Scotland
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: ITA (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- SCO Total: 130-150
- Match Winner: Scotland
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Despite their challenges, Scotland’s experienced players and team strength give them an edge. They are expected to win this match to rebound in their World Cup campaign.
