Bangladesh vs Italy, 7th Match, Group C – T20 World Cup 2026 | Live Score
Bangladesh
7th Match, Group C • Eden Gardens, Kolkata
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Mon, 09 Feb • 11:00 AM
Match yet to begin
Italy
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 moves to Kolkata for an exciting Group C clash as Bangladesh take on Italy at the world-famous Eden Gardens on February 09, 2026. Both sides will be eager to start strong, with Bangladesh aiming to regain form and Italy looking to create an early tournament upset.
Match Date: Monday, 09 February 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Local (IST) | 11:30 AM BST | 06:30 AM CET
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Match Info – BAN vs ITA
| Match | Bangladesh vs Italy – 7th Match, Group C |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Monday, 09 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM Local • 05:30 AM GMT • 11:30 AM BST • 06:30 AM CET |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Status | Match yet to begin |
Match Overview
Bangladesh enter this encounter after a tough run of recent performances, and will look to regain momentum with a strong outing. Their experienced batting order and skilled spinners will be crucial at Eden Gardens.
Italy, on the other hand, have been impressive lately with notable wins in their recent fixtures. Their energetic squad and aggressive approach make them capable of challenging higher-ranked teams.
This match will reveal whether Bangladesh can bounce back or if Italy can continue their upward march.
Head-to-Head – Bangladesh vs Italy (T20Is)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No official T20I meetings yet — this will be their first-ever matchup.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 T20 Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | L • L • L • L • W |
| Italy | W • W • A • W • L |
Points Table – Group C
| Team | M | W | L | N/R | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | – | – | – | – | – |
| Italy | – | – | – | – | – |
Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly surface with good bounce, allowing stroke-makers to score freely. Spinners may come into play later in the innings, and the stadium’s electric atmosphere adds to the excitement.
- Capacity: 63,000
- Ends: High Court End, Pavilion End
- Pitch Nature: True bounce, ideal for batting, slight assistance for spin later
Bangladesh vs Italy – Preview
Bangladesh’s experience and spin depth give them an early edge, especially at a venue where slow bowlers often play a key role. Italy will rely on early breakthroughs and attacking batting to challenge their opponents.
If Italy’s bowlers strike early, the game could get interesting. Otherwise, Bangladesh’s stronger lineup may dominate.
Match Prediction
- Bangladesh hold the advantage with greater experience and quality spin options.
- Italy can challenge if they deliver a disciplined bowling performance.
Prediction: Bangladesh start as favourites.
Live Score Updates
Ball-by-ball commentary, fall of wickets, and complete scorecard will appear here once the match begins.