England vs Italy – 29th Match Group C
The 29th match of Group C in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see England take on Italy on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT).
England enter this contest with a world-class and explosive squad. Their batting lineup is led by Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, providing a devastating top order and middle-order firepower. Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, and Sam Curran add all-round depth and aggression.
In the bowling department, England boast a lethal attack featuring Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, offering both express pace and high-quality spin options perfectly suited to Indian conditions.
Italy come into this match with an improving and spirited associate unit. Their batting unit includes Wayne Madsen (c), Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, providing strong partnerships and middle-order stability. Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, and Zain Ali add depth and aggression.
Italy’s bowling attack is led by Crishan Jorge, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, Grant Stewart, providing a decent mix of pace and spin to challenge any batting lineup.
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers with some seam movement, while spinners get significant grip and turn as the match progresses on a dry surface. In day games, dew is usually minimal, allowing bowlers to maintain control throughout. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 160–185 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: England have 85% chance and Italy have 15% winning chance.
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