SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction, Match 7, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Scotland is set to face Italy in the 7th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday, February 9.

By Bhupender Sharma

Updated - 08 Feb 2026, 21:04 IST

1 Min Read

Table Of Contents

Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

In the 7th T20 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Scotland (SCO) is set to face Italy (ITA). Scotland started the tournament on a losing note, as they lost their first game by 35 runs to the West Indies. Chasing a target of 183, Scotland was all out for only 147. However, captain Richie Berrington played a brilliant innings, scoring 42 off 24 balls. Brad Currie also bowled well, claiming two wickets for 23 runs in four overs. 

On the other hand, Italy made history by earning its first T20 World Cup spot through an impressive performance in the European Regional Qualifiers last year. Led by captain Wayne Madsen, they have the potential to perform strongly and aim to cause significant upsets against top teams.

Match Information

Scotland vs Italy, 7th Match, Group C

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 9 Feb 2026, Mon, 11:00 AM IST ,Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Broadcast

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Weather Report

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Haze

34.0°C

36% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Scotland

L
L
L
NR
W

Italy

W
W
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Michael Jones

SCO - bat

142 Runs

4 Matches

2

Benjamin Manenti

ITA - all

138 Runs

4 Matches

3

George Munsey

SCO - bat

134 Runs

4 Matches

4

Richie Berrington

SCO - bat

116 Runs

4 Matches

5

Justin Mosca

ITA - bat

105 Runs

4 Matches

6

Anthony Mosca

ITA - bat

94 Runs

4 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

ITA - all

179.22

4 Matches

2

Anthony Mosca

ITA - bat

164.91

4 Matches

3

Grant Stewart

ITA - all

163.89

4 Matches

4

Richie Berrington

SCO - bat

158.90

4 Matches

5

Brandon McMullen

SCO - bat

156.86

4 Matches

6

Michael Leask

SCO - all

150.00

4 Matches

1

Michael Leask

SCO - all

9 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Crishan Kalugamage

ITA - all

7 Wkts

4 Matches

3

Benjamin Manenti

ITA - all

5 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Bradley Currie

SCO - bowl

4 Wkts

4 Matches

5

Hasan Ali-I

ITA - bowl

4 Wkts

4 Matches

6

JJ Smuts

ITA - all

3 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Bradley Currie

SCO - bowl

6.85

4 Matches

2

Jaspreet Singh

ITA - bowl

7.20

2 Matches

3

Benjamin Manenti

ITA - all

7.36

4 Matches

4

JJ Smuts

ITA - all

7.40

4 Matches

5

Michael Leask

SCO - all

7.63

4 Matches

6

Crishan Kalugamage

ITA - all

7.73

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Scotland

HG Munsey, MA Jones, B McMullen, RD Berrington (C), TC Bruce, MH Cross (wk), MRJ Watt, MA Leask, Oliver Davidson, SM Sharif,

Bench : FDW McCreath, Z Ihsan, CN Greaves, BTJ Wheal, Charlie Tear, Jack Jarvis, Chris McBride, Jasper Davidson, Mackenzie Jones

Italy

Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JT Smuts, WL Madsen (C), H Manenti, BAD Manenti, GP Meade (wk), Marcus Campopiano, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Hasan Ali-I

Bench : S Naqvi, Zain Ali, Grant Stewart, T Jack Draca

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is generally ‌excellent for batting, with a fast outfield that makes scoring easy. Spinners can also gain from the conditions as the match progresses. In the last game at this venue, the team batting first scored 182 runs, indicating favourable batting conditions. The average score here is 162, and a similar total is expected in this match.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

162

Average Score

35%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

George Munsey SCO | BAT

George Munsey has performed well in the recent past. He has scored 229 runs in the last 10 T20 games at an average of over 29.

8
VC

Harry Manenti ITA | BAT

Harry Manenti is an excellent all-rounder who performed outstandingly for his team in the recent past. He has scored 229 runs and taken 13 wickets in the last 10 T20 games.

9

Richie Berrington SCO | BAT

Richie Berrington is a top-order batsman. He scored 42 runs in 24 balls at a strike rate of 175 runs in the last game against the West Indies.

8

Justin Mosca ITA | BAT

Justin Mosca is an excellent batter. He performed outstandingly well in the recent past. Mosca has scored 223 runs in the last 10 games.

8.5

Brandon McMullen SCO | BAT

Brandon McMullen is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently performing well. He scored 261 runs in the last 10 games.

8.5

Crishan Kalugamage ITA | ALL

Crishan Kalugamaga is a top-class T20 bowler. He took 15 wickets in the last 9 games. He has the ability to perform well on turning surfaces.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8.5

Gian Meade

ITA | BAT

8

Chris Greaves

SCO | ALL

Last Updated On - Feb 8 2026 9:04 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

5 : 6

ITA

Credits Left
11/100

Mega League
Matthew Cross

7.5

George Munsey
C

9

Brandon McMullen

8.5

Justin Mosca

8

Wayne Madsen

8.5

Michael Leask

8.5

JJ Smuts

8.5

Harry Manenti
VC

8

Benjamin Manenti

5.5

Safyaan Sharif

8.5

Crishan Kalugamage

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SCO

6 : 5

ITA

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Matthew Cross

7.5

Richie Berrington
C

9

George Munsey

9

Brandon McMullen

8.5

Wayne Madsen
VC

8.5

JJ Smuts

8.5

Harry Manenti

8

Benjamin Manenti

5.5

Safyaan Sharif

8.5

Mark Watt

8

Crishan Kalugamage

8.5

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