The iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata will set the stage for the 19thth February West Indies will face Italy in the thirty-seventh match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at 11:00 AM IST.
Get the best WI vs ITA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and match information for 37.th ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
West Indies vs ITA Match Preview:
Eden Gardens will set the stage for a historic first T20I encounter when West Indies take on Italy in the thirty-seventh match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Furthermore, this final Group C encounter will begin at 11:00 AM IST, and West Indies will be aiming to save their unbeaten run before stepping into the Super 8 stage. Morning conditions in Kolkata often provide little assistance for seamers due to early humidity, yet the wicket usually prepares quickly for strokeplay. Therefore, West Indies would like to use the genuine bounce to bowl out their power-hitters and build a strong total.
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West Indies currently top the Group C points table with six points from three matches, and have already secured qualification. In contrast, Italy are fourth with two points from three matches and behind England and Scotland in the standings. Additionally, West Indies entered the tournament having defeated Nepal by nine wickets as they chased down 134 with about five overs remaining. Meanwhile, Italy lost to England by 24 runs, although they made a strong comeback in the chase. As a result, West Indies will be chasing a perfect group-stage finish, while Italy will be looking to end their maiden campaign with a stellar performance.
Shai Hope guided West Indies with an unbeaten 61 against Nepal, while Jason Holder dismantled the middle order with 4 for 27. Additionally, Matthew Ford and Roston Chase applied consistent pressure, ensuring that Nepal were never able to gain momentum. Ben Mananti, on the other hand, impressed for Italy against England by scoring 60 off just 25 balls, proving that Italy can attack quickly under pressure. Additionally, Grant Stewart and Krishan Kalugamage combined to take four wickets and keep England in check during the middle overs. Since both sides have never faced each other before, unpredictability remains a factor. Nevertheless, the West Indies have strong depth and form, and so they will enter as clear favorites despite Italy’s growing confidence.
West Indies vs ITA head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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west indies |
0 |
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Italy |
0 |
WI vs ITA Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
164 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
68% |
West Indies vs ITA Playing 11 (Expected):
West Indies playing 11:
1) Brandon King
2) Shai Hope (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
3) Shimron Hetmyer
4) Rovman Powell
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Roston Chase
7) Matthew Forde
8) Jason Holder
9) Akil Hossein
10) Gudakesh Pearl
Italy playing 11: :
1) Justin Mosca
2) Anthony Mosca
3) JJ Smits
4) Harry Manenti ©
5) Ben Mananti
6) Marcus Campopiano
7) Grant Stewart
8) Gian-Piero Meade (wicketkeeper)
9) Jaspreet Singh
10) Chrishan Kalugamage
West Indies vs ITA Dream11 Hot Picks for Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Shai Hope – Known as a calm right-handed wicketkeeper batsman for the West Indies, he has scored 80 runs so far in this tournament, bringing stability and class to the batting unit. |
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Jason Holder – Bringing tremendous all-round value to the West Indies, he has scored 33 runs and taken 7 wickets so far in this tournament, and has made a significant impact with disciplined medium-fast spells. |
Raises up:
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Shimron Hetmyer – Widely acclaimed as a destructive top-order batsman for the West Indies, he has scored 133 runs so far in this tournament, and has consistently provided explosive pace with a fearless stroke game. |
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Ben Manenti – Providing excellent balance for Italy, he has scored 112 runs and taken 3 wickets so far in this tournament, contributing with composed batting and effective left-arm orthodox spells. |
Budget Selection:
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Chrisan Kalugamage – Bringing strong control for Italy, he operates as a left-arm orthodox spinner and remains a reliable option to take wickets in the middle overs. |
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Brandon King – Providing stability at the top for the West Indies, he is a right-handed opening batsman who builds innings with a composed and fluent stroke game. |
WI vs ITA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Jason Holder and Shai Hope |
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vice captain |
Shimron Hetmyer and Ben Manenti |
West Indies vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Shai Hope
- Batsmen – Shimron Hetmyer (Vice Captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Mosca
- All-rounders – JJ Smits, Jason Holder©, Roston Chase, Grant Stewart, Harry Manenti
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Moti, Ben Manenti
West Indies vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Shai Hope ©
- Batsmen- Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Justin Mosca
- Allrounders – JJ Smuts, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Grant Stewart
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Moti, Ben Manenti (Vice Captain), Chrishan Kalugamage
WI vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 37 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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rovman powell |
7.0 credit |
No |
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marcus campopiano |
7.5 credits |
No |
West Indies vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 37 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
jason holder |
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gl captaincy option |
shy hope |
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choice of punt |
Chrisann Kalugamage and Brandon King |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-5-2 |
West Indies vs ITA Match Winner Prediction:
Keeping in mind the strength of the team, West Indies will be expected to win this match.
