West Indies will face Italy in Match 37 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, February 19, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The West Indies, two-time champions, have already secured their spot in the Super 8 with a perfect record, while Italy will conclude their debut campaign regardless of the outcome.
The West Indies enter the match with three convincing victories over Scotland, England, and Nepal, leading the group with six points and an impressive net run rate of +1.820.
Italy, ranked 27th, is the lowest-ranked team in the tournament but has surpassed expectations in their first ICC event. After a heavy defeat to Scotland, they rebounded with a strong 10-wicket win against Nepal and came very close to upsetting England, losing by just 24 runs. This match offers them one last chance to make a memorable impact.
WI vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 19 (Thursday); 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
WI vs ITA, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
The teams have not faced each other in International Cricket before.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for being a high-scoring venue, though conditions can change. The pitch offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers early on but tends to assist spinners as the game progresses. This could bring bowlers like West Indies’ Gudakesh Motie and Italy’s Crishan Kalugamage into play during the middle overs.
The average first-innings score at this venue in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been around 175, highlighting its potential for scoring while still favoring disciplined bowling. The captain winning the toss may opt to bat first, hoping to set a challenging target on a fresh pitch before it slows down later in the game.
Squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
Italy: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca, Wayne Madsen
WI vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bats first
- West Indies powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Italy wins the toss and bats first
- Italy powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Italy total score: 180-190
Match result: West Indies is predicted to win.
