ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: England vs Italy – Group C
Date: 16 February 2026
Day: Monday
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 03:00 PM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar / Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
England Probable XI
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton
Italy Probable XI
Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, Wayne Madson (c), JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Jaspreet Singh / Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (wk), Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens surface in Kolkata usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can score freely once set, while spinners often become influential during the middle overs. Fast bowlers may get early movement with the new ball, but the pitch generally becomes good for stroke play later. A first-innings score around 170–180 is considered competitive.
Weather Report
Kolkata is expected to witness warm afternoon conditions with temperatures around 24–29°C. Rain interruptions are unlikely, so a full match is expected.
Match Prediction
England enters the match as the stronger side with a deep batting lineup and a well-rounded bowling attack featuring both pace and spin options. Italy, however, will look to challenge with disciplined bowling and energetic fielding. Based on overall squad strength and experience, England holds a clear advantage, though early wickets could make the contest interesting.
Key Players
England
Jos Buttler: Explosive opener capable of dominating the powerplay.
Sam Curran: Reliable all-rounder contributing in both departments.
Adil Rashid: Experienced leg-spinner crucial in middle overs.
Italy
Grant Stewart: Impact all-rounder capable of quick runs and useful overs.
Wayne Madson: Experienced leader who can stabilize the innings.
Harry Manenti: Key spin option for middle-overs control.