Scotland Playing XI vs Italy Playing XI, Match No.7 - ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The Scotland Playing XI vs Italy Playing XI will be an opportunity for Italy to set their foot strongly in the ICC T20 World Cup. Italy, who have been in some fine form, will be looking forward to picking their best playing XI to fancy their chances in the next stage in a group that contains European giants England and the men from the Caribbean.

This game will mark Scotland's second fixture at the Eden Gardens, while it will also be Italy's first-ever World Cup appearance and the fifth overall match between the two European sides. One is a minnow making their T20 WC debut, and the other is a lucky wildcard entry after Bangladesh's exit.

This article provides the probable playing XIs of Italy and Scotland for the seventh T20 World Cup clash in 2026, alongside the likely player combinations and crucial players to watch out for at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Scotland Playing XI vs Italy Playing XI, Match No.7 - ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Scotland Playing XI vs Italy—ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Openers: George Munsey and Matthew Cross

Explosive opening batters George Munsey and his partner Matthew Cross will be retained as the openers for the ICC T20 World Cup contest as well. While Munsey is an overexplosive batter, sided with the role of exploiting the fielding restrictions within the powerplay. Cross adds stability to the Scotland innings.

Middle-Order Batters: Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask

Brandon McMullen is the experienced no. 3 for Scotland. He is effective with both the bat and ball and is often seen taking charge of chases for Scotland. Skipper Richie Berrington follows McMullen with the same role. He is a very good batter and probably has the finest stats for them. He is also effective with some medium-pace bowling.

Tom Bruce is a relative newcomer to the side, while Michael Leask, the all-rounder, has more of a role with the ball than with his bat. He might also be demoted down the order.

Bowlers: Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal

Mark Watt, though traditionally a slow left-arm spinner, is more of a defensive option with the ball, but recently has batted diligently. Chris Greaves forms the other important spinner in the side.

Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal are all crucial in the seam bowling unit; however, Currie remains the wicket-taking machin and Sharif brings along tons of experience.

Scotland Playing XI: George Munsey, Matthew Cross, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal.

Italy Playing XI vs Scotland - ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Openers: Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca

Italian openers Jistin Mosca and Anthony Mosca have been taking up the opening role in the Italian playing XI for a long time. Throughout the qualifiers for the T20 World Cup, these two were part of the opening partnership, which gave firm starts to Italy.

Middle-Order Batters: JJ Smuts, Wayne Madsen (c), Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, and Gian-Piero Meade (wk)

JJ Smuts is the former South African all-rounder who found his lost groove after he moved to Italy and started playing cricket for them. He has been a regular with both the bat and ball and is often supported by Wayne Madsen, the skipper of the side.

The Italian middle order then finds the two Manenti brothers in Harry and Ben Manenti, who form the core of the middle order. While Harry delivers more with the bat, Ben will be given the ball more often.

Bowlers: Grant Stewart, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan and Crishan Kalugamage

Grant Stewart is a wicket-taking quickster in the side, and is followed by the two other pacers, Jaspreet Singh and Ali Hasan. Crishan Kalugamage is the leg-spinner in the side and is their key wicket-taker in crucial moments of the game.

Italy Playing XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Wayne Madsen (c), Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Gian-Piero Meade (wk), Grant Stewart, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan and Crishan Kalugamage.

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