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England vs Italy, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
ENG vs ITA Win Probability
Toss Winner - England won the toss and choose to bat first
England beat Italy by 24 runs
Are England team too strong for Italy in this T20 World Cup 2026 clash?
- Jos Buttler has scored 107 runs in 3 innings at Eden Gardens in T20Is.
- Anthony Mosca (62 off 32) and Justin Mosca (60 off 44) were the star of Italy’s victory vs Nepal.
- England have won 2 and lost 2 matches in 4 T20Is at Eden Gardens.
England to win against Italy
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.3°C|Mist |
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ENG vs ITA Live Prediction
ENG vs ITA Match Prediction & Analysis
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has hit its most important phase as the race for the Super 8 intensifies. Next up is match number 29: England vs Italy at the Eden Gardens on Monday, 16 February, at 3 p.m. local time.
England vs Italy might be a famous football match-up, but this will be the first time that these two European sides face off in a cricket match. After facing a surprise defeat against the West Indies, England have bounced back well with a 5-wicket victory over their neighbours Scotland, placing them 2nd in Group C, just one win shy of confirming their place in the Super 8.
Italy, on the other hand, is cherishing their debut in the T20 World Cup 2026 and is on a high after their first win in the tournament, coming against Nepal in their recent game. The Azzurri might be the new boys on the block, but with their display so far, they have proven they belong here.
Given the high magnitude of a clash that is England vs Italy in football, the game could be the beginning of a great rivalry between the two teams in cricket.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
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189/5 in 20.0 9.45
ENG vs SL 2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets (D/L) method173/4 in 16.4 10.38
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146/6 in 20.0 7.3
ICCWCWARMUP
Italy beat Canada by 10 runs
156/4 in 20.0 7.8
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
England Preview
England are back on track after a close 5-wicket win over Scotland in their last match. They chased 153 at Eden Gardens, even though they lost early wickets. Tom Banton kept calm and played a great knock of 63 not out to win the game and get the Player of the Match award.
This is their second win in three matches. They are now second in Group C and need just one more win to reach the Super Eight. So far in the T20 World Cup 2026, England have had mixed results. They lost to the West Indies and only just beat Nepal in their first game.
The openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are aggressive batters with lots of experience, but they have not scored big yet. Salt's best is 30 against the West Indies. Buttler has scored 50 runs in total and has failed to turn good starts into big scores.
The middle order has done really well when needed. Young star batter Jacob Bethell is England's top scorer with 120 runs in 3 matches, including a fifty against Nepal (55 off 35 balls). Captain Harry Brook has scored 74 runs, with a nice 53 against the Rhinos.
Sam Curran has also added 73 runs from lower down, including a crucial 28-run inning against Scotland. Tom Banton, meanwhile, played the match-winning knock last time vs their neighbours.
The bowling has been good and steady. Spinners Adil Rashid (5 wickets) and Liam Dawson (4 wickets) lead the way, combining for a total of 9 wickets between the two. Rashid took 3 wickets against Scotland and is in great form.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer has 4 wickets, including 2/24 in the last game. Sam Curran and Jamie Overton have also managed to take important wickets.
Overall, England has big hitters and good bowlers. If the openers start well and the bowlers keep it tight, they can beat Italy easily.
ENG Over/Under Betting Tips
Jacob Bethell Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Jacob Bethell has recorded scores of 32, 33, and 55 in this World Cup so far. He is currently England’s leading run-scorer, accumulating 120 runs in 3 matches at an average of 40. Having consistently performed at number three, he is in excellent form. Given that this is a must-win match, we expect Bethell to step up and deliver; we predict he will score over 24 runs in today's contest.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Phillips Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
England Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
England Actual Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid
Italy Preview
The Italian team is buzzing with confidence after making history in their last game, scripting their first-ever T20 World Cup win by crushing Nepal by 10 wickets. The Azzurri celebrated wildly, and now they face fellow European side England full of belief. As debutants and one of the youngest teams in the tournament, they are not going to shy away.
Their bowlers set it up perfectly against Nepal, restricting them to 123 on a tricky pitch. Spinner Crishan Kalugamage starred with 3/18, while Ben Manenti grabbed 2/9. Ali Hasan, Jaspreet Singh, and JJ Smuts each took one wicket to keep Nepal in check, which is no easy task given Nepal almost pulled off a near-upset against England.
Then came the batting fireworks. The Mosca brothers stole the show; Anthony Mosca smashed an unbeaten 62 runs off 32 balls, batting with a strike rate of 193.75, full of aggression, while his brother Justin Mosca played steady innings with 60 unbeaten off 44 balls. Together, they chased 124 in just 12.4 overs without losing a wicket.
The Manenti brothers, Ben Manenti and Harry Manenti, scored some handy runs earlier in the tournament against Scotland, and JJ Smuts brings big experience being an ex-South Africa international with his all-round skills. The batting depth comes from the likes of Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, and Gian-Piero Meade.
ITA Over/Under Betting Tips
JJ Smuts Total Runs Over 18.5 @ 1.85
JJ Smuts scored 22 runs in the last match he played against Scotland. Against Nepal he didn't get a chance to bat as the Mosca brothers chased down the target. Against England he has a decent record in T20I's (107 runs in 5 matches, averaging 21.4). In this must win fixture, we back Smuts to step up for Italy and score over 18 runs against England.
Italy Predicted Playing XI:
Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (C), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian-Piero Meade (WK), Crishan Kalugamage, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan.
Italy Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
Italy Actual Playing XI:
Hasan Ali, Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Gian Meade, Benjamin Manenti
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Kolkata on Monday is ideal for a game of cricket. It will be bright and sunny with a cool temperature and not so humid. The temperature at high could be around 28°C and low around 22°C. There will be light winds blowing at 11 kmph and a 0% chance of any sort of rain interruption.
ENG vs ITA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
The iconic Eden Gardens Stadium offers a balanced T20 pitch with good pace and bounce early on. The ball comes nicely on the bat, allowing the batters to score quick runs. The outfield is ultra fast. Spin bowlers start to get some grip and turn in the middle overs as the pitch tends to get slower. Managing the run rate in the middle overs would be crucial.
There have been 16 T20I matches played at the venue, and the first innings average score here is 158 runs. Scotland holds the highest score at the venue, 207 runs in this tournament itself. Meanwhile, the lowest total is 70, while 158 is the highest target chased successfully in T20Is.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
England to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back England to win the coin toss in today's match against Italy.
Toss: To Bowl
Toss isn't really a significant factor at the Eden Gardens. It is basically about which team plays the best cricket. However, in this T20 World Cup 2026, out of 3, twice the team batting first has won. But given England won the last match chasing, expect the captain that wins the toss to bowl first.
ENG vs ITA
Winning Prediction
England is the clear favourite to win this match. Italy may be riding on the confidence from their first win, but England's players have superior form and overall quality. The form of Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, and Sam Curran with the bat is outstanding, with the likes of Salt and Buttler yet to display their best. With the ball, Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson thrive in spin-friendly conditions like Eden Gardens. Overall, Italy might give a good fight, but England is too good to drop points.
England to win against Italy
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