England will face Italy in Match 29 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 16 at Eden Gardens. This group-stage match is very important because both teams want to stay in the race for the Super Eight stage. A win here could improve their chances of moving to the next round.

England have had mixed results in the tournament. They managed to win a game by a narrow margin, lost another, but then won an important game to stay alive. The team would be hoping to produce a more competitive performance to improve their chances of qualifying. Italy, on the other hand, are coming into this match on a high after winning their first T20 World Cup match. After an earlier setback, they bounced back strongly and will hope to continue that momentum against England.

ENG vs ITA: Weather Report

In Kolkata, the weather looks good for cricket. It will be sunny, with afternoon temperatures between 27 and 29°C. There is no chance of rain, with only a few clouds and moderate humidity expected throughout the day.

ENG vs ITA: Eden Gardens Stats (T20Is)

• Matches played: 17
• Average first-innings score: 157
• Average second-innings score: 136
• Teams winning batting first: 47%
• Teams winning bowling first: 41%
• Highest total: 207/4
• Lowest total: 70/10
• Highest chase: 162/4
• Lowest total defended: 145/8

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ENG vs ITA: Predicted Playing XIs

England (ENG):

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

Italy (ITA):

Anthony Mosca, Crishan Kalugamage, Justin Mosca, Harry Manenti (c),  Gian Meade (wk), JJ Smuts, Marcus Campopiano/Wayne Madsen, Grant Stewart, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan

England will play Italy in Match 29 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 16 at Eden Gardens. With Group C becoming very close, this match is important for both teams. England want to confirm their place in the next round, while Italy hope to continue their strong progress in the tournament.

England have had mixed results so far. They started with a narrow win over Nepal, then lost to West Indies, but came back strongly with a good win against Scotland. That victory moved them to second place in the group. Their bowling attack has done well, and their top-order batsmen should be more consistent.

Italy has also improved their performance. Though they suffered a heavy defeat in their first match, they have bounced back by defeating Nepal and claiming their first win. Their bowlers kept things tight, and their batsmen chased the target confidently. Though England has experience, Italy is confident of giving them a tough fight.

ENG vs ITA: Head-to-Head in T20Is

England and Italy have never face each other in T20I. This will be the first encounter in this format, so there is no head-to-head record, both teams are currently at 0-0.

ENG vs ITA: Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens is likely to help bowlers at the start of the match. Fast bowlers can get good support with the new ball. As the game goes on, batters will adjust and start scoring more easily. Later, spinners can get good turn from the pitch. The average first innings score here this year is around 170 runs.

See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 30: SL vs AUS, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

ENG vs ITA: Predicted Playing XIs

England (ENG):

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

Italy (ITA):

Anthony Mosca, Crishan Kalugamage, Justin Mosca, Harry Manenti (c),  Gian Meade (wk), JJ Smuts, Marcus Campopiano/Wayne Madsen, Grant Stewart, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan

The 29th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where England will be facing Italy. England won their last match by five wickets against Scotland, successfully chasing down the target of 15 runs in 18.2 overs. They are currently holding the second position in the points table of Group C. 

On the other hand, Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets in their last match. Italy successfully chased down the target of 124 runs in just 12.4 overs. Anthony Mosca was the top scorer for the team, scoring 62 runs in 32 balls, and played an important role in his team's victory. They are currently standing in fourth position in the points table.

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ENG vs ITA Match Details

• Match: England vs Italy, 29th Match

• Date: 16th February 2026

• Time: 3.00 PM IST

• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

ENG vs ITA Weather Report

Pitch Report - Eden Gardens 

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 quickly. 

• High-scoring pitch

• Flat surface

• Spin-friendly 

ENG vs ITA Recent Form

ENG vs ITA Head-to-Head Record

• ENG Wins - 0

• ITA Wins - 0

Top Batters to Watch – ENG vs ITA

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 120 runs in this tournament 

• Anthony Mosca (ITA): 75 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (ENG): 67 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – ENG vs ITA

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Crishan Kalugamage (ITA): 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Ben Manenti (ITA): 2 wickets in this tournament 

ENG vs ITA Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ITA bats first

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 150–165

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–190

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

ENG vs ITA Predicted Playing XIs

Italy

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.

England 

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

Why England is the favourite today

• Explosive top-order

• Jacob Bethell's recent form

• Experienced players

ENG vs ITA Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Tom Banton are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

ENG: 85%

ITA: 15%

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