ENG vs ITA Today Match Prediction (16 Feb): Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England vs Italy | T20 WC 2026 Match 29
- Published: February 15, 2026
- Updated: February 15, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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England and Italy are set to face off in the 29th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. England have won two of their three games so far, including a 5-wicket victory over Scotland in their most recent match, while Italy are coming off a dominant 10-wicket win against Nepal.
England’s experienced batting lineup, led by Jos Buttler and Tom Banton, looks in form, whereas Italy will rely on the Mosca brothers, Anthony and Justin, for a strong performance. The ENG vs ITA match prediction today favors England given their superior T20I experience and squad depth.
Match Details
- Match: England vs Italy – 29th Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
ENG vs ITA Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens pitch offers a balanced contest with good pace and bounce early, allowing batters to score freely. Spin bowlers start to get grip and turn in the middle overs as the pitch slows slightly. Managing the run rate during this phase will be key.
- Balanced pitch for batters and bowlers
- Fast outfield allows quick scoring
- Spin-friendly in middle overs
- Average first-innings score: 158
Weather Report – Kolkata
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- Conditions: Bright and sunny
- Rain Chances: 0%
- Wind Speed: 11 km/h
Perfect conditions for a full, uninterrupted 20-over game.
ENG vs ITA Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first encounter between England and Italy in a T20 World Cup.
Probable Top Performers – ENG vs ITA
Batters to Watch
- Jacob Bethell (ENG) – 120 runs in this tournament
- Anthony Mosca (ITA) – 75 runs in this tournament
- Harry Brook (ENG) – 74 runs in this tournament
Bowlers to Watch
- Adil Rashid (ENG) – 5 wickets in this tournament
- Liam Dawson (ENG) – 4 wickets in this tournament
- Crishan Kalugamage (ITA) – 3 wickets in this tournament
ENG vs ITA 29th Match Predicted Playing 11
England (ENG) Predicted Playing 11
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Italy (ITA) Predicted Playing 11
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
ENG vs ITA Toss Prediction
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first, as both teams have shown comfort chasing at Eden Gardens in this T20 WC 2026.
Toss Prediction: Bowl First
ENG vs ITA Match Prediction
England is the clear favorite to win this match. Italy may be confident after their debut win, but England’s superior batting depth, form of Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, and Sam Curran, and spin options like Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson give them the edge.
✅ Prediction: England to Win
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❓FAQs
England are favorites given their experience and stronger squad.
3:00 PM IST on Monday, 16 February 2026.
This is the first T20 WC encounter between England and Italy.