Italy’s Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026
Italy enters the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as an emerging cricket nation eager to gain valuable global experience and compete strongly against international sides.
Captain: Wayne Madsen
Vice Captain: John Davison
Coach: Kevin O'Brien and Dougie Brown
Italy Group Stage Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026
Italy vs Scotland
Date: 9 February 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 11:00 am
Italy vs Nepal
Date: 12 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 03:00 pm
Italy vs England
Date: 16 February 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 03:00 pm
Italy vs West Indies
Date: 19 February 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 11:00 am
Squad: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano (wk), Gian Piero Meade (wk), Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge Kalugamage, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca
1. Wayne Madsen (Captain)
Strengths:
- Highly experienced top-order batter
- Strong leadership and match awareness
- Ability to anchor innings
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate can slow in T20 acceleration phases
- Limited power-hitting compared to specialist finishers
2. Marcus Campopiano
Strengths:
- Promising batting talent
- Good stroke play
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Needs performance consistency
3. Gian Piero Meade
Strengths:
- Flexible batting role
- Good domestic performances
- Athletic fielding ability
Weaknesses:
- Limited exposure at international level
- Batting consistency developing
4. Zain Ali
Strengths:
- Aggressive batting approach
- Quick scoring ability
- Strong fielding presence
Weaknesses:
- High-risk shot selection
- Limited experience in big matches
5. Ali Hasan
Strengths:
- Useful batting depth
- Good technique against spin
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited power-hitting ability
- Performance inconsistency
6. Crishan Jorge Kalugamage
Strengths:
- Batting all-round ability
- Useful bowling support
- Good fielding skills
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Needs consistency
7. Harry Manenti
Strengths:
- Spin-bowling all-rounder
- Economical bowling option
- Useful lower-order batting
Weaknesses:
- Limited pace variations
- Batting inconsistency
8. Anthony Mosca
Strengths:
- Promising pace-bowling talent
- Good bounce potential
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited experience
- Needs better control
9. Justin Mosca
Strengths:
- Seam bowling support
- Athletic fielding
- Strong domestic performances
Weaknesses:
- Limited international exposure
- Consistency developing
10. Syed Naqvi
Strengths:
- Flexible batting positions
- Good stroke play
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited experience
- Needs improved consistency
11. Benjamin Manenti
Strengths:
- Useful spin option
- Middle-over control
- Good fielding presence
Weaknesses:
- Limited batting contribution
- Not a major wicket-taking threat
12. Jaspreet Singh
Strengths:
- Fast bowling option
- Good aggression with the ball
- Useful lower-order batting
Weaknesses:
- Economy inconsistency
- Limited international experience
13. JJ Smuts
Strengths:
- Experienced batting all-rounder
- Useful spin bowling option
- Strong middle-order batting
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate inconsistency
- Bowling impact sometimes limited
14. Grant Stewart
Strengths:
- Seam-bowling all-rounder
- Powerful lower-order hitter
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Batting consistency varies
- Bowling economy fluctuations
15. Thomas Draca
Strengths:
- Young pace-bowling talent
- Good bounce and aggression
- Fielding strength
Weaknesses:
- Limited international exposure
- Needs experience in pressure situations