West Indies will face Italy in Match 37 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Caribbean side have already qualified for the Super 8 after winning all three of their group matches and currently sit at the top of Group C.
Italy, on the other hand, have been one of the surprise teams of the tournament. After a poor start, they bounced back with some impressive performances and will look to challenge the two-time champions in this final group game.
WI vs ITA Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | West Indies vs Italy – Match 37 |
| Date | February 19, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Match Preview
West Indies
West Indies have been in excellent form throughout the tournament. Their batting unit has delivered consistently, with Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, and Rovman Powell playing key roles.
Their bowling attack has also improved significantly. Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, and Gudakesh Motie have provided breakthroughs, while the all-rounders add great balance to the team.
Key Strengths
- Powerful middle-order batting
- Multiple all-round options
- Improved bowling performance
Key Concerns
- Possible squad rotation after qualification
Italy
Italy have impressed everyone with their fighting performances. The Mosca brothers and the Manenti brothers have been standout performers, and the team showed their potential with strong displays against top sides.
Their batting looks competitive, but their bowling attack may struggle against a strong West Indies lineup.
Key Strengths
- Confident batting unit
- Momentum from recent performances
Key Concerns
- Limited experience against top teams
- Bowling depth
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 0 |
| Italy | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| West Indies | L, W, W, W, W |
| Italy | L, W, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Kolkata
Weather
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Humidity: 20–30%
- Rain chances: 10%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners may get some assistance
- Chasing teams have a slight advantage
Eden Gardens T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 17 |
| Bat First Wins | 8 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Score | 207/4 |
| Lowest Score | 70 |
Predicted Playing XI
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
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
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shai Hope
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Justin Mosca
- Grant Stewart
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Jason Holder
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Ben Manenti
- JJ Smuts
WI vs ITA Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
West Indies have been the most dominant team in this group and have shown great balance in both batting and bowling. Their players are in form, and the conditions in India suit their bowling attack.
Italy have performed well and can compete with the bat, but their bowling may struggle against the powerful West Indies lineup.
Predicted Winner: West Indies
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| West Indies | No injury updates |
| Italy | No injury updates |
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