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Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Melinda FarrellFebruary 3, 2026 at 03:57 PM
Italy ready to impress in T20 World Cup debut against Scotland
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In February 2026, Italy is set to make its debut in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This marks a significant milestone for Italian cricket, which has been developing since the late 19th century. Italy secured its place in the tournament after a successful European qualification in July, finishing second to the Netherlands and notably defeating Scotland. Crishan Kalugamage, a Sri Lankan native who moved to Italy as a teenager, is among those representing Italy in their opening match against Scotland in Kolkata. Italy's qualification came after a 12-run victory over Scotland and a superior net run rate. They will compete in Group C alongside Scotland, Nepal, West Indies, and England.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Netherlands 30% Emilio Gay 30% England 30% Bangladesh 30% Sri Lanka ×240% Harry Manenti 40% India ×350% International Cricket Council ×260% Crishan Kalugamage ×360% Scotland ×570% T20 World Cup ×680% Italy ×990%

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t20 world cup 100% italy cricket 90% world cup debut 70% scotland 70% icc 50% european qualification 50% kolkata 40% cricket 40%

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Al Jazeera
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Center (0.00)
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Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Italy

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