Scotland beat Italy by 73 runs in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group C at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday 9 February 2026, with play starting at 11:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Eden Gardens has a capacity of 68,000, making it one of the largest cricket grounds in the world.

Scotland’s 73-run victory over Italy showcased the gap between a seasoned Associate nation with multiple T20 World Cup appearances and one competing at the event for the first time. Scotland’s blend of experience and aggressive T20 batting proved too much for Italy’s bowling attack on the vast Eden Gardens surface. The result launched Scotland’s Group C campaign with a strong net run rate and early momentum.

Italy’s qualification for the T20 World Cup 2026 was a landmark moment for European cricket. Powered by players of Italian heritage from across the cricketing world, including Australians, South Africans, and British-Italians, the Azzurri squad brought genuine enthusiasm and competitive instincts. The opportunity to play at one of cricket’s most iconic venues, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, provided a once-in-a-generation experience for the programme.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of the great arenas in world sport. With a capacity of 68,000, it has hosted Test cricket since 1934 and has witnessed some of the game’s most dramatic moments. The ground’s scale creates a particular challenge for Associate teams: the expectation of full-house crowds cheering against them, combined with the unfamiliarity of stadium cricket on such a scale.

Timezone conversions for the 11:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 05:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 00:30 EST for the US East Coast, 16:30 AEDT for viewers in Sydney, and 06:30 CET for fans in Italy. Check Kolkata time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

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