The West Indies will take on Italy in Match 37 of the 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 Super 8 berth with a flawless record, Italy’s debut campaign comes to a close regardless of Thursday’s result.
West Indies enter the match with three comprehensive wins – against Scotland, England and Nepal – sitting atop the group with six points and a formidable net run rate of +1.820 .
Meanwhile, Italy – ranked 27th and the tournament’s lowest-ranked team – have exceeded expectations in their first-ever ICC event. After a heavy loss to Scotland, they bounced back with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Nepal before pushing England to the brink in a narrow 24-run defeat. For them, this match represents a final opportunity to create memories.
WI vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 19 (Thursday); 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
WI vs ITA, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Both team are yet to face other in international cricket.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens has largely justified its tag as a run-friendly venue in this tournament, though it hasn’t been one-sided. The pitch usually offers lively pace and carry for the quicks with the new ball, but as it wears, its abrasive surface starts assisting spin. That brings bowlers like West Indies’ Gudakesh Motie and Italy’s Crishan Kalugamage into the game during the middle overs.
The average first-innings total at this venue in the T20 World Cup 2026 has hovered around 175, underlining the scoring potential while still rewarding disciplined bowling. Given the conditions, the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and aim to post a challenging total on a fresh track before it slows later in the match.
Squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
Italy: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca, Wayne Madsen
WI vs ITA, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bats first
- West Indies powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- Italy wins the toss and bats first
- Italy powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Italy total score: 180-190
Match result: West Indies to win the contest.
