T20 World Cup 2026: Italy opts to bowl against Scotland

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Scotland's skipper Richie Berrington and Italy's skipper Wayne Madsen astatine the flip earlier the commencement of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket lucifer betwixt Scotland and Italy, astatine Eden Gardens, successful Kolkata, West Bengal, connected February 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

Italy skipper Wayne Madsen won the flip and opted to vessel against Scotland successful a T20 World Cup lucifer astatine the Eden Gardens successful Kolkata connected Monday (February 9, 2026).

Italy is making its World Cup debut, and Madsen said his squad was looking to "enjoy" the contention and "express themselves" connected the large stage.

Scotland skipper Richie Berrington made 1 alteration to the broadside that mislaid to the West Indies successful the opener, bringing successful Brad Wheal comes successful spot of Safyaan Sharif.

Teams

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

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.

Published - February 09, 2026 10:59 americium IST

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