T20 World Cup 2026: Italy opts to bowl against Scotland
The Hindu
Italy makes its T20 World Cup debut, opting to bowl against Scotland in Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Italy skipper Wayne Madsen won the toss and opted to bowl against Scotland in a T20 World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday (February 9, 2026).
Italy is making its World Cup debut, and Madsen said his team was looking to "enjoy" the contest and "express themselves" on the big stage.
Scotland captain Richie Berrington made one change to the side that lost to the West Indies in the opener, bringing in Brad Wheal comes in place of Safyaan Sharif.
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.
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