ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Scotland vs Italy - team analysis, strengths and weaknesses
Last Updated: 02.24 PM, Feb 07, 2026
Debutant Italy will take on Scotland in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on 9th February at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata in a blockbuster of a match between two associate nations. The time we will arrive at Eden Gardens, Scotland, would have already faced the West Indies and be up and running about their business.
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Current scenarios of the Scotland vs Italy
Scotland, which got the entry to the T20 World Cup 2026 when Bangladesh opted out of the mega event, citing security concerns in India, would have already faced two-time champions West Indies.
The experince of playing a team like West Indies would certainly help them face Italy, another associate nation who are looking to make their mark in the international arena.
In the meantime, Italy, the debutant, will have to see other teams play for two days to finally get on the field on the third day of the tournament. They have done well in the warmups by beating teams like UAE and Canada.
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Squad analysis - Scotland vs Italy
Scotland will be depending on their experienced captain, Richie Berrington, who has a T20I ton to his name. Moreover, George Munsey and Brandon McMullen will continue to be the pillars of their batting strength.
Mark Watt and Chris Greaves will be important clog to their bowling lineup, while someone like Michael Leask will provide the Scottish team the firepower they require in the latter part of the inning.
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Led by experienced Wayne Madsen, Italy will look to make a mark in the tournament, with the momentum going for them. JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, and Grant Stewart will be all-rounders who can turn things around for the debutants, while Benjamin Manenti and Crishan Kalugamage would like to offer some help with their spin attack.
Squads
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal. Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis. Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.
Italy: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge Kalugamage, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca