ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today: Match 29, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

ENG vs ITA Match Preview:

The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has entered its most important phase, as the race for the Super 8 heats up. The 29th match will be England vs. Italy at the Eden Gardens on Monday, February 16, at 3 p.m. local time. After a surprise defeat to the West Indies, England recovered well with a 5-wicket victory over neighbours Scotland, putting them second in Group C and one win away from confirming their spot in the Super 8. Italy, on the other hand, is enjoying their debut in the T20 World Cup 2026 and is riding high after its first win in the tournament, which came against Nepal in its most recent match.

ENG vs ITA Match Details

England vs Italy – 29th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: Eden Garden Stadium, Kolkata 

Date & Time: 16th February 2026 at 03:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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ENG vs ITA Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn Score	186
Avg 2nd inn Score	195
Win% batting 1st	44
Win% batting 2nd	56

ENG vs ITA Last Five Matches

ENG ( England )	W L W W W
ITA ( Italy )	W L W W L

ENG vs ITA Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	ENG Won	ITA Won	Tie	NR
Overall	0	0	0	0	0
Last 5	0	0	0	0	0

ENG vs ITA Pitch Report

The historic Eden Gardens Stadium provides an even T20 pitch with good bounce and pace early on. The ball lands well on the bat, allowing batters to score quickly. The outfield is extremely fast. 

ENG vs ITA Weather Report

The predicted weather in Kolkata for Monday is perfect for a game of cricket. The weather will be bright and sunny, with a cool temperature and low humidity. 

ENG vs ITA Match 29 Probable Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

Phill Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Italy (ITA) Probable 11:

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

Topmost Picks for ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England

• Jacob Bethell – Jacob Bethell played 3 matches, scored 120 runs, had an average of 40.00, and a strike rate of 139.53.
• Adil Rashid – Adil Rashid played 3 matches, took 5 wickets, and has an economy rate of 8.55.

Top Picks – Italy

• Anthony Mosca – Anthony Mosca played 2 matches, scored 75 runs, had an average of 75.00, and a strike rate of 170.45.
• Crishan Kalugamage – Crishan Kalugamage played 2 matches, took 3 wickets, and has an economy rate of 7.14.

ENG vs ITA Match 29 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts(VC), Tom Banton, Sam Curran(C), Harry Manenti, Jofra Archer, Ben Manenti, Crishan Kalugamage, Adil Rashid

ENG vs ITA Match 29 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Sam Curran, Jos Buttler

Vice-captain – JJ Smuts, Anthony Mosca

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

England is the overwhelming favourite to win this game. Italy may be high on confidence after their first victory, but England's players have better form and overall quality. Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, and Sam Curran are in excellent batting form, while Salt and Buttler have yet to perform to their full potential. Overall, Italy might put up a good battle, but England is too good to lose points. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

ENG vs ITA FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the ENG vs ITA match today?

A: England is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: England is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG vs ITA Dream11 team?

A: Sam Curran, Jos Buttler, JJ Smuts, Anthony Mosca.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The historic Eden Gardens Stadium provides an even T20 pitch with good bounce and pace early on. The ball lands well on the bat, allowing batters to score quickly. The outfield is extremely fast.