West Indies will face Italy in the 37th match. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 On Thursday (February 19) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. While the two-time champions have already secured their place in the Super 8s with an impeccable record, Italy’s maiden campaign is over regardless of Thursday’s result.
West Indies enter the match on the back of three comprehensive wins against Scotland, England and Nepal – topping the group with six points and a whopping net run rate of +1.820.
Meanwhile, Italy – ranked 27th and the lowest-ranked team of the tournament – have exceeded expectations in their first ICC event. After a heavy defeat to Scotland, they bounced back Strong victory over Nepal by 10 wickets Before pushing England to the brink of a close 24-run defeat. For them, this match represents the last opportunity to make memories.
West Indies vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 19 February (Thursday); 11:00am IST / 5:30am GMT
- venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata
West Indies vs ITA, head-to-head record in T20Is
Both the teams have not yet faced each other in international cricket.
eden gardens pitch report
Eden Gardens has largely justified its tag as a run-friendly venue in this tournament, although it has not been one-sided. The pitch generally provides fast pace and movement with the new ball, but as it wears out, its friction surface begins to aid spin. It brings bowlers like West Indies gudakesh pearl and of Italy chrisan kalugamage In the game during the middle overs.
The average first innings total at this venue in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been around 175, underscoring the scoring potential while rewarding disciplined bowling. Given the conditions, the captain who wins the toss is likely to bat first and aim to post a challenging total on a new track before slowing down later in the match.
squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Ford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
Italy: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smits, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade (wk), Jasprit Singh, Krishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Dreka, Wayne Madsen.
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West Indies vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and batted first
- West Indies Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies’ total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Italy won the toss and batted first
- Italy Powerplay Score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Italy’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: West Indies will win the tournament.