The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Match 29 will be played between England and Italy on February 16 at 3:00 PM local time at Eden Gardens. The Group C battle has become crucial for both teams because the points table is approaching a tie. England requires another victory to achieve qualification while Italy intends to maintain their winning momentum from their previous match. England The English team has experienced a tournament with mixed results. The team faced Nepal in their opening match where they won in a narrow encounter, but lost to West Indies before achieving a steady victory against Scotland. The win enabled them to secure the second spot in the group standings. The English team has developed a strong bowling attack but their batting performance from the top order requires more reliable output. The team intends to deliver an outstanding complete performance to gain crucial match points. Italy Italy has exhibited substantial progress throughout the tournament. The team suffered a crushing defeat in their opening match but rebounded strongly to defeat Nepal and achieve their first World Cup victory. The bowlers displayed excellent control while the batters performed with high confidence. Italy will enter their match against England with confidence after their recent victory despite facing an opponent with superior experience and strength. ENG vs ITA Match Details ENG vs ITA T20I WC Match Details Match England vs Italyl 29th T20I Match Date and Time Monday, February 16; 3:00 p.m. IST Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata Broadcasting and live streaming TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar ENG vs ITA T20 WC Pitch Report The surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is expected to offer good help for the bowlers early on, but as the match progresses, the batters will find a way to score against the hard length deliveries. Pacers will enjoy the early assistance from the pitch with the new ball. As the match progresses, spinners will extract good turn from the track. The first inning total at this venue this year is around 170. ENG vs ITA T20 WC Weather Report The weather in Kolkata is optimal for cricket. The weather will be sunny with afternoon temperatures reaching 27-29°C. The weather conditions will provide an uninterrupted match because there will be no rain and low-level clouds, and moderate humidity. ENG vs ITA Head-to-Head Records This will be their first head-to-head match. ENG vs ITA Probable XI England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid Italy: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano/Wayne Madsen, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan Players To Watch Out For in the ENG vs ITA Match Phil Salt: Salt is one of the dangerous batters in this format of the game. Although he is away from his form since last few games, but he is only an inning away from getting his form back. The game against Italy could be that inning. Adil Rashid: Adil Rashid is a key bowler for England in this tournament. He has taken 5 wickets in 3 matches and kept the opposition from scoring runs. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs can slow Italy’s scoring and put England in a strong position. Rashid’s experience will be very important in this match. Justin Mosca: Justin Mosca played a brilliant innings of 60 not out against Nepal. His knock showed confidence and maturity at the crease. He can serve as an innings anchor who also possesses the ability to score at a fast pace. Italy will depend on him again to provide a strong start and build pressure on England. Crishan Kalugamage: Crishan impressed with the ball by taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs in the last match. His bowling helped Italy control the game and restrict the opposition. Kalugamage must perform his best if Italy wants to challenge England's powerful batting lineup. ENG vs ITA Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 3 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first in all three matches. Advantages of batting First on This Pitch In last 13 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won seven matches, while the team chasing have won six matches. However, the recent trend suggests that batting first teams will get the maximum benefits from the surface during the day game. ENG vs ITA Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: ENG (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 ENG Total: 180-190 Match Winner: England Scenario 2 Toss Winner: ITA (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 ITA Total: 140-150 Match Winner: England Who will win today's ENG vs ITA T20 World Cup match? England enters the match as the favored team because their squad possesses greater strength and their players have more experience. The team shows a well-balanced bowling attack while their batters have demonstrated early matching performance. Italy advanced the recent victory yet England's total team power allows them to gain victory. England will achieve victory in the match while reaching their highest performance level which leads them closer to qualification.