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ENG vs ITA Today Cricket Match Preview: Here are the detailed player forms and Dream11 predictions for today's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 England vs Italy (Match No. 29). The match is being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where England will need a win to secure a place in the Super 8s.
England vs Italy Dream11 Prediction
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England secured their place in the Super 8s by defeating Scotland by 5 wickets in the previous match. Tom Banton was named Player of the Match. Italy, meanwhile, registered their first win of the tournament by defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. Krishan Kalugamage bowled exceptionally well for Italy in this match. Italy will be aiming for their second win of the tournament.
Jacob Bethell is England's leading run-scorer, scoring 120 runs at an average of 40. He will be a key batsman in this match as well.
Krishan Kalugamage was named Player of the Match in the previous match. He took 3 wickets. He could also take wickets against England in this match.
ENG vs ITA Vision11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Philip Salt
- Batsmen: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Harry Manenti
- All-rounders: Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Crishan Kalugamage, JJ Smuts, Benjamin Manenti
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid
- Captain: Sam Curran
- Vice-Captain: Jacob Bethell
England vs Italy Winning Team: 1. Jos Buttler, 2. Philip Salt, 3. Anthony Mosca, 4. Justin Mosca, 5. Harry Manenti, 6. Jacob Bethell, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Crishan Kalugamage, 9. JJ Smuts, 10. Benjamin Manenti, 11. Adil Rashid
England vs Italy Player Form: Key Players
England (ENG) - Player Form
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Jos Buttler: Buttler will be hungry today after a quick dismissal in the previous match. He finds the Eden Gardens pitch very appealing, and he could score big against Italy's bowling attack.
Tom Banton: In excellent form! He scored a match-winning fifty in a difficult time against Scotland in the previous match. He looks quite solid at No. 4.
Jofra Archer: His pace (145+ kmph) is the biggest threat for Italy. He took wickets early against Scotland and is generating a lot of "gas" (pace).
Adil Rashid: Rashid is the king of the slow Eden Gardens pitch. His googlies in the middle overs may be impossible for the Italian batsmen to decipher.
Harry Brook: The England captain has been batting aggressively in this tournament. Although he was dismissed early in the last match, his temperament is good.
Italy (ITA) - Player Form
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JJ Smuts: The veteran South African player is now the backbone of Italy. His experience and left-arm spin can trouble England's top order.
Harry J Manenti: Italy's biggest match-winner. He made a significant impact against Nepal in the last match. He also has a record 5-wicket haul against Scotland, which speaks volumes about his quality.
Ben Manenti: Spin-bowling all-rounder who brings BBL experience. He bowls tight in the middle overs.
Justin Mosca: Italian opener who is providing good starts. He will have to guard against the pace of Archer and Wood (if he plays).
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