England vs Italy, 29th Match, Group C – T20 World Cup 2026 | Live Score
England
29th Match, Group C (D/N) • Eden Gardens, Kolkata
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Mon, 16 Feb • 3:00 PM
Match yet to begin
Italy
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 presents an exciting Group C fixture as England take on Italy under the lights at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on February 16, 2026. England enter as strong favourites, but Italy have shown rapid improvement in associate cricket and will aim to spring a surprise.
Match Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM Local (IST) | 9:30 AM GMT (England Time) | 10:30 AM CET (Italy Time)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Match Info – ENG vs ITA
| Match | England vs Italy – 29th Match, Group C |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Monday, 16 February 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM Local (IST) • 9:30 AM GMT • 10:30 AM CET |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Status | Match yet to begin |
Match Overview
England enter the contest with a powerful T20 squad filled with explosive batters and versatile all-rounders. Their depth and experience make them one of the tournament favourites.
Italy, however, have been one of the most improved associate sides in recent years. Their balanced squad and fearless approach could challenge England if they perform consistently across all departments.
This D/N fixture under the Eden Gardens floodlights promises exciting cricket and a crucial result for Group C standings.
Head-to-Head – England vs Italy (T20Is)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No official T20I meetings so far.
Points Table – Group C
| Team | M | W | L | N/R | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | – | – | – | – | – |
| Italy | – | – | – | – | – |
Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens is one of the world’s most iconic cricket stadiums. Known for its batter-friendly surface and fast outfield, it often produces high-scoring contests. Spinners also come into play as the pitch slows down later in the innings.
Capacity: 63,000
Ends: High Court End, Pavilion End
Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly, supports spinners later
Ideal For: Big-hitting, wrist spin
England vs Italy – Preview
England will rely on their explosive batting lineup, backed by a strong pace attack and effective spin support.
Italy, on the other hand, will look for early breakthroughs and disciplined batting to stay competitive.
If Italy handle the pressure well, this match could be more competitive than expected.
Match Prediction
- England have the stronger squad with far more experience.
- Italy can challenge only if they deliver an exceptional all-round performance.
Prediction: England are overwhelming favourites.
Live Score Updates
Live score, ball-by-ball commentary, fall of wickets, and the complete scorecard will be updated here once the match begins.