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Scotland (SCO) and the formidable Italian team (ITA) will square off in the seventh match of the tournament on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. Scotland has lost all three of their recent 20-over games, including a difficult one against the West Indies on Saturday, and has been having trouble lately in the T20 format. Gaining some points on Monday might be a crucial first step for them if they want to advance in the competition.
On the other hand, Italy's qualification for this twenty-team competition has caused quite a stir. Joe Burns led them in the qualifying, but he is not included in the final tournament team. It will be interesting to observe their performance under Wayne Madsen's tutelage.
SCO vs ITA Match 7 Details:
| Match | Scotland vs Italy, Match 7, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, February 9, 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming details | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report:
This exciting match between Italy and Scotland will take place on the field of Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of the oldest cricket stadiums in the world. The batsmen will probably have an early advantage because of the pitch. The teams that set the pace early on have won the previous five Twenty20 matches played here since 2022. Batting first could be a wise move because the pitch tends to become more bowler-friendly as the game progresses.
Kolkata Weather Forecast:
On Monday, the weather in Kolkata is expected to be ideal for a cricket match. Anticipate clear skies with a cool wind blowing at 13 km/h. Fortunately, it won't be overly hot or muggy. With sunshine throughout the day, rain is clearly out of the question, and the temperature will be a comfortable 27°C.
SCO vs ITA Head to Head:
| Matches played | 2 |
| SCO Won | 1 |
| ITA Won | 1 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
SCO vs ITA Predicted Playing XI:
Scotland: Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wicketkeeper), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie, George Munsey, Michael Jones, and Brandon McMullen
Italy: Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan, Crishan Kalugamage, Wayne Madsen (captain), Harry Manenti, Gian-Piero Meade (wicketkeeper), Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts.
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