England and Italy are ready to face each other in the 29th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday, February 16. This match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST. Stay tuned with our ENG vs ITA prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
After a heartbreaking loss against the West Indies, England bounced back in their last match to beat Scotland by 5 wickets. With this, England is placed second in the points table of Group C with one loss and two wins in the tournament.
On the other hand, Italy’s performance was excellent in the last match as they defeated Nepal by 10 wickets. This victory was very special for Italy as it was their first win in the T20 World Cup. Currently, Italy is in fourth place with two losses and one win. For England, winning this match will be important to maximize their chances to reach the second round. Italy’s performance in the last match was excellent, which shows that they cannot be taken lightly.
Head-to-Head Record: No Head-to-head record available between both sides as England and Italy will face each other for the first time in this match.
England Preview
England’s performance against Scotland was excellent, as Scotland scored 152 runs while batting. In response, England achieved the target in 18.2 overs and won the match by five wickets. After this win, England will surely want to continue their winning streak in the next match as well.
Chasing 153, England got off to a poor start, losing both their top-order batsmen early. However, Tom Banton scored 63 runs in 41 balls and Jacob Bethell scored 32 runs in 28 balls while Sam Curran made 28 runs in 20 balls to help England win the match.
In bowling, Adil Rashid bowled brilliantly in the last match, taking three wickets for 36 runs in four overs. Apart from him, Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson also took two wickets each in their four overs spells.
Moreover, Jamie Overton and Sam Curran also took a wicket each. Certainly, England’s bowlers performed brilliantly, due to which Scotland was not able to score a big total.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Tom Banton scored a solid 63 off 41 balls in the last match and anchored the chase brilliantly. In good touch, he remains England’s key batter at the top and is well placed to cross this line again.
Italy Preview
Italy had a stellar performance in their last match as they secured their first win of the T20 World Cup and thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets. Nepal scored 123 runs while batting first in the last match. In reply, Italy chased down the target in 12.4 overs without losing a single wicket.
In batting, both Italy’s top-order batsmen put up a stellar performance against Nepal, with Justin Mosca scoring 60 runs in 40 balls and Anthony Mosca scoring 62 runs in 32 balls at a strike rate of 193. Surely, with such brilliant batting, Italy’s opponents will stop taking them lightly.
In bowling, Crishan Kalugamaga performed brilliantly for Italy against Nepal. He took 3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs. While Ben Manenti also performed well and took two wickets for 9 runs in four overs. Apart from them, Ali Hasan, Jaspreet Singh and JJ Smuts were also successful in taking one wicket each.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Mosca | Over 24.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Justin Mosca smashed 60 off 40 balls in the previous game with a match-winning performance. His aggressive form at the top makes him Italy’s biggest batting threat once again.
ENG vs ITA Probably Playing XI
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(C), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Italy: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(C), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(WK), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan.
ENG vs ITA Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is generally considered excellent one for batting, with a fast outfield making runs easy, but spinners can also benefit as the game progresses. Moreover, in the last match played here, the team batting first posted a total of 152 runs, which was easily chased down. That shows the conditions here are favourable for batsmen. The average score at this venue is 163 runs, and a similar score is likely to be in this match as well.
The weather on Monday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is expected to be sunny, around 29°C, with 0% chance of rain, 31% humidity and winds near 11 km/h.
Venue T20I Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 158 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 138 |
| Highest total recorded | 207/4 (20 Ovs) – SCO vs ITA |
| Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (15.4 Ovs) – BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 162/4 (18.5 Ovs) – IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 186/5 (20 Ovs) – IND vs WI |
ENG vs ITA Winner Prediction
England have performed well in the T20 World Cup so far, winning against Nepal and Scotland and losing to West Indies. However, against teams like Italy, England are certainly a much better team. So, England will be the favourites to win this match. England will certainly want to continue their excellent form against Italy
On the other hand, Italy’s performance was particularly impressive in their last match as they defeated Nepal in a one-sided match. Although Italy does not yet have much experience of playing at the top level in international cricket. Their performance in the last match has certainly attracted the attention of world cricket.
Our Prediction: England
T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Details
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Jio Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | ThePapare, Dialog Play |
| Pakistan | Myco, Tamasha, Tapmad, ARY Zapp |
| Afghanistan | AF Sports |
| Bangladesh | TSM (via Rabbithole) |
| North America | Willow |
| Middle East & North Africa | E& (selected matches), ICC.tv |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, ICC.tv |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport, ICC.tv |
| New Zealand | Sky TV NZ , ICC.tv |
| Australia, Europe, Caribbean, SE Asia, Pacific Islands, South America | ICC.tv |
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