The seventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 features a Group C clash between Scotland and Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, which is one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. Both sides are entering the contest under different circumstances. Italy are set to play their first match of the tournament, marking a historic moment as they begin their maiden T20 World Cup campaign after a strong performance in the European qualifiers.
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SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 7

Scotland, on the other hand, comes into this encounter on the back of a defeat against the West Indies in their previous outing by 35 runs. They showed early promise but were eventually outplayed by the Caribbean side. Led by Richie Berrington, Scotland will be eager to bounce back quickly and keep their qualification hopes alive and will rely on the experience of players like George Munsey, Brandon McMullen and Mark Watt.
Italy, captained by Wayne Madsen, will look to play fearless cricket as they have multiple skilled all-rounders in their lineup. For the SCO vs ITA Dream11 team prediction, the Scotland skipper, Richie Berrington and the seasoned all-rounder from Italy, JJ Smuts, emerge as the ideal captaincy options for your Dream11 team.
Scotland vs Italy Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Scotland vs Italy, 7th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM IST, 9th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | Scotland vs Italy Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Richie Berrington | Scoland | 42 Runs |
| Bradley Currie | Scoland | 2 Wickets |
| Wayne Madsen | Italy | 39 Runs |
| Crishan Kalugamage | Italy | 3 Wickets |
SCO vs ITA Toss Prediction
Scotland skipper Richie Berrington is likely to win the toss in the seventh fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Based on the SCO vs ITA Dream11 prediction today match, the Scottish camp could opt to bowl first at Eden Gardens. The ground has hosted 14 T20 encounters, with teams batting second registering eight victories, while sides defending a total have managed to win on six occasions.
Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Gardens
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 57% |
SCO vs ITA Playing 11 (Probable)
| Scotland Playing XI | Italy Playing XI |
|---|---|
| George Munsey | Justin Mosca |
| Michael Jones | Anthony Mosca |
| Brandon McMullen | JJ Smuts |
| Richie Berrington (c) | Wayne Madsen(c) |
| Tom Bruce | Harry Manenti |
| Matthew Cross (wk) | Gian-Piero Meade (wk) |
| Mark Watt | Ben Manenti |
| Michael Leask | Grant Stewart |
| Oliver Davidson | Jaspreet Singh |
| Safyaan Sharif | Ali Hasan |
| Bradley Currie | Crishan Kalugamage |
SCO vs ITA Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Richie Berrington and Wayne Madsen |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Bradley Currie and Crishan Kalugamage |
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SCO vs ITA Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Richie Berrington and JJ Smuts |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Brandon McMullen and Harry Manenti |
Top Picks for SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Bruce | Scotland | Batsman |
| George Munsey | Scotland | Batsman |
Budget Picks for SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gian-Piero Meade | Italy | Batsman |
| Ben Manenti | Italy | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: G Meade, T Bruce
- Batters: G Munsey, R Berrington(c), W Madsen
- All-rounders: B McMullen, H Manenti(vc), J Smuts
- Bowlers: B Manenti, M Watt, B Currie
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: G Meade
- Batters: G Munsey, R Berrington, W Madsen, M Jones
- All-rounders: B McMullen(vc), H Manenti, J Smuts(c)
- Bowlers: S Sharif, C Kalugamage
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for SCO vs ITA based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
SCO vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today (7th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| J Jarvis | 6.5 |
| M Campopiano | 7.5 |
SCO vs ITA Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Gardens
| Temperature | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
SCO vs ITA H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Scotland (SCO) | 1 |
| Italy (ITA) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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