The morning clash on 9th February at 11:00 AM IST will see Scotland meeting Italy in the seventh match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Get the best SCO vs ITA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 7th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SCO vs ITA Match Preview:
Scotland will be squaring off against Italy in the seventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, 9 February 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the match scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM IST. Therefore, this clash will carry strong importance for Scotland as they will aim to bounce back after a slow start, while Italy will look to begin their World Cup journey with confidence and positive energy.
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Scotland are currently placed in third position on the points table of Group C, and they have played one match in the tournament so far. However, Italy will play their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and they will look to deliver an impactful performance right from the start. Moreover, Scotland will focus on tightening their bowling plans, while Italy will aim to surprise them with fearless batting and smart execution.
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Scotland and Italy have faced each other in 16 matches in T20 so far. Out of these 16 games, Scotland have won 4 matches, whereas Italy have secured victory on 9 occasions. Additionally, 2 matches ended without a result, while 1 match ended in a tie. Consequently, Italy will enter this fixture with a psychological advantage, while Scotland will look to improve their record and secure crucial points.
SCO vs ITA Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Scotland |
4 |
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Italy |
9 |
SCO vs ITA Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
17°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
175 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
61% |
SCO vs ITA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Scotland Playing 11:
1) Matthew Cross (wk)
2) George Munsey
3) Brandon McMullen
4) Richie Berrington ©
5) Michael Jones
6) Tom Bruce
7) Chris Greaves
8) Michael Leask
9) Mark Watt
10) Safyaan Sharif
11) Brad Currie
Italy Playing 11:
1) Emilio Gay
2) Justin Mosca (wk)
3) Gareth Berg ©
4) Marcus Campopiano
5) Harry Manenti
6) Benjamin Manenti
7) Grant Stewart
8) Jaspreet Singh
9) Thomas Draca
10) Hasan Ali
11) Crishan Kalugamage
Hot Picks for SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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George Munsey – Opening the innings for Scotland as a left-handed batter, he contributed 19 runs in the previous match while continuing to provide aggressive intent at the top. |
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Brandon McMullen – Representing Scotland as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he added 14 runs in the last match while continuing to offer valuable all-round balance. |
Top Picks:
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Brandon McMullen – Representing Scotland as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he added 14 runs in the last match while continuing to offer valuable all-round balance. |
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JJ Smuts – Representing Italy as a right-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, he adds valuable experience and all-round stability through composed batting and controlled spin bowling. |
Budget Picks:
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Tom Bruce – Operating in Scotland’s middle order as a right-handed batter, he provides stability through composed batting, smart strike rotation, and reliable game awareness. |
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Justin Mosca – Expected to open the innings for Italy as a left-handed batter, he offers positive intent at the top along with composed stroke play and early-innings stability. |
SCO vs ITA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Brandon McMullen & George Munsey |
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Vice-Captain |
JJ Smuts & Harry J Manenti |
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Matthew Cross, George Meade
- Batters – Richie Berrington, William Madsen, George Munsey
- All-rounders – JJ Smuts (vc), Grant Stewart, Harry Manenti, Brandon McMullen ©
- Bowlers – Mark Watt, Benjamin Manenti
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Tom Bruce, George Meade
- Batters – Richie Berrington, George Munsey ©, Justin Mosca
- All-rounders – JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Harry Manenti (vc), Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers – Mark Watt, Benjamin Manenti
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Zain Naqvi |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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Chris McBride |
7.0 credits |
NA |
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 7 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Brandon McMullen |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
George Munsey |
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Punt Picks |
Justin Mosca and Tom Bruce |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-2-4-2-3 |
SCO vs ITA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Scotland is expected to win this match.
