West Indies vs Italy – 37th Match Group C
The 37th match of Group C in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see West Indies take on Italy on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (5:30 AM GMT).
West Indies enter this contest with a dominant and explosive squad. Their batting lineup is led by Shai Hope (c) (wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Johnson Charles, providing aggressive top-order power and devastating middle-order finishing. All-rounders like Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd add balance and depth.
In the bowling department, West Indies boast a world-class attack featuring Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, offering sharp spin, lethal pace, and excellent variations suited to Kolkata’s conditions.
Italy come into this match with a determined and competitive associate side in their debut T20 World Cup. Their batting unit includes Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade (wk), Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, providing reliable top-order stability and middle-order aggression. Harry Manenti, Grant Stewart, Crishan Kalugamage add depth.
Italy’s bowling attack is led by Jaspreet Singh, Benjamin Manenti, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan, offering a good mix of pace and spin.
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers with some seam movement, while spinners get grip and turn as the match progresses on a wearing surface. In this day game (morning start), there is no dew factor, making both innings even—though teams often prefer to bat first on a fresh pitch to post a big total. Batters can score freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 170–190 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: West Indies have 82% chance and Italy have 18% winning chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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