West Indies face Italy in the 37th match of Group C at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 19, 2026, starts at 11:00 AM IST (8:30 AM local time), pitting a dominant powerhouse against a spirited underdog.
The full name is West Indies vs Italy, 37th Match, Group C, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Expect seamers to find early movement under humid conditions with temperatures between 21-25°C and clear skies—no rain interruptions forecast. Eden Gardens offers balanced T20 action: average first innings score around 158, with pacers getting bounce initially before spinners grip later.
For West Indies, already qualified for Super 8s with three straight wins, this is about building unbeatable momentum ahead of tougher clashes like India. Italy, eliminated after one win in three (showing grit vs England), eyes a positive farewell to cap their maiden campaign with pride. A WI victory seals a perfect group stage, while Italy could spoil the party and boost morale.
West Indies are on fire: three tournament wins, including a nine-wicket demolition of Nepal last out, with half-tons from Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sherfane Rutherford fueling chases. Their last five: WWWWL, blending explosive batting and tight bowling (Holder’s four-for, Shepherd’s five-for). Italy’s form reads LWLWL—resilient in a loss to England (chasing hard) but outplayed elsewhere, leaning on allrounders for fightbacks.
WI vs ITA Match Details
- Match: West Indies vs Italy,37th T20 Match
- Teams: WI vs ITA
- Date: 19 Feb 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM 5:30 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
- In India, tune into Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2) or stream on Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
- Pakistan viewers can watch on PTV Sports, A Sports, or Ten Sports, with streaming available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
- For Sri Lanka, options include SLRC, Channel Eye, and Siyatha TV on TV, plus Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube and Dialog ViU online.
- UK fans have Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports 1, and talkSPORT on television, alongside Sky Go, Discovery+, and NOW TV for streaming.
- In South Africa, SuperSport covers it on TV and via their app.
- Australia might check Fox Sports for TV and Kayo Sports for live streams.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV on TV, Sling TV or Willow HD app for streaming.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV and Sky Go app.
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV) and Rabith BD app.
- Afghanistan: RTA Sport and Ariana TV.
Rest of the world: ICC.tv for free streaming where no local rights holder exists. Subscriptions often apply, and VPNs can assist with geo-blocks where permitted.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Catch every boundary without paying via these official free options, perfect for fans in Pakistan and beyond.
Pakistan: PTV Sports broadcasts all matches live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The 37th T20 World Cup match will be live on Willow Cricket.
Live Score Info:
Head-to-Head
No prior meetings exist between these sides in any format, making this a fresh encounter with zero history to draw from. Total matches: 0; West Indies wins: 0; Italy wins: 0. Last five: N/A. Fans watch how WI’s pedigree stacks against Italy’s associate hustle.
West Indies Analysis
Strengths shine in depth: top-order firepower (King, Hope), middle-order muscle (Hetmyer, Rutherford), and a bowling attack mixing Holder’s experience, spinners like Hosein-Motie, plus young guns like Shamar Joseph. Weaknesses? Spinners need more wickets despite low economies (Chase at 6.50). Recent: Flawless group stage, testing bench strength here. Key players: Hope (captain-wicketkeeper, half-century), Holder (death-over wizard), Rutherford (finisher).
Italy Analysis
Italy punches above: allrounders like Grant Stewart (45 vs England, tutoring Italian off-field) and Harry Manenti (stand-in captain) provide balance. Strengths include fight (Ben Manenti’s twin fifties at 200 SR) and variety (Jaspreet Singh’s pace). Weaknesses: Batting fragility without injured skipper Wayne Madsen, plus seam reliance on softer pitches. Recent: One win, close losses—showed vs England. Keys: Stewart (vs WI pacers), Manenti brothers (runs/wickets), Meade (keeping).
Probable XIs
West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell/Quentin Sampson, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
Italy Probable XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (capt), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian-Piero Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan.
Key Talking Points
WI’s possible rotations (Sampson debut?) test depth without risking rhythm. Italy’s “head-on” mindset could unsettle if Stewart smashes early, echoing Zimbabwe’s upset vibe. Eden’s 11 AM start favors seam first, spinners later—WI’s edge there. Manenti’s Aussie roots (top scorer) vs WI’s Caribbean flair adds intrigue. Unbeaten WI eyes history; Italy chases storybook finish.
West Indies’ form, squad superiority, and venue nous point to a comfortable win, likely chasing 160-plus with overs spare. Italy fights but lacks firepower—expect WI by 30+ runs or 7 wickets. (Word count: 812