Matchday Preview: Italy set for World Cup debut as SA, Zimbabwe begin campaigns
India Today
T20 World Cup 2026, Matchday preview: Day 3 of the tournament features three key matches, including Italy's debut at the grand stage of the T20 World Cup as they take on Scotland in the first fixture. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will take on Oman while South Africa will lock horns with Canada in the third fixture.
The action continues in the T20 World Cup 2026 as Day 3 promises three more exciting contests for the fans. Scotland and Italy will kick off the day’s proceedings in the opening fixture at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, starting at 11 am IST. Zimbabwe and Oman will then lock horns in the second match of the day at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Meanwhile, runners-up from the previous edition, South Africa, will also begin their campaign in the final fixture of the day against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the Proteas are expected to attract most of the attention from fans, football powerhouse Italy’s much-anticipated World Cup debut will also be one to watch closely.
Scotland vs Italy in Kolkata in a Group C match at 11 am IST
Zimbabwe vs Oman in Colombo in a Group B match at 3 pm IST
South Africa vs Canada in Ahmedabad in a Group D match at 7 pm IST
All matches will be telecast on Star Sports, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
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