ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies will take on Italy in Match No. 37 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, February 19. Let's find out who will win today's WI vs ITA match.
West Indies vs Italy Match Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | West Indies Vs Italy, Match 37 |
| Date | Thursday, 19 February 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
WI vs ITA Match Prediction
The West Indies have been one of the best teams in Group C. The two-time champions won all three of their matches, qualifying for the Super Eights with a perfect record. They started with a 35-run win over Scotland, followed by a 30-run victory against England, and then defeated Nepal by nine wickets. Sitting comfortably at the top with six points and a healthy net run rate of 1.820, the Caribbean team will look to carry this momentum into the next stage.
Italy's campaign is over. After a heavy 73-run defeat to Scotland, they bounced back to beat Nepal by 10 wickets. However, a 24-run loss to England ended their hopes of qualifying. With just two points from three games, Italy will look to end on a positive note.
WI vs ITA Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch generally favors batsmen with good pace and bounce. For the WI vs ITA T20 World Cup 2026, it could produce a high first innings score of around 165-185.
The surface's movement and bounce favor pacers early on, while spinners find grip in the middle overs as the pitch slows down. In recent T20 World Cup matches, the average first innings score here has been 175-181, with teams batting first winning most games (3 out of 4).
In recent matches, pacers have taken approximately 59% of wickets, 40-41% more than spinners, although spinners become essential later in the innings. Evening dew makes bowling slippery under lights, which aids chasing.
Who will win today T20 WC 2026 match 37 between West Indies Vs Italy?
Aaj ka ITA vs WI match kon jeetega: The West Indies face a tough challenge to win the 37th match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against Italy at Eden Gardens today.
The West Indies lead Group C without defeat, having won their last three matches – against Scotland by 35 runs, England by 30 runs, and Nepal by 9 wickets. Their net run rate is +1.820 and they are batting strongly. Italy has shown fight, yet their chances against the top teams are slim.
Polymarket odds give the West Indies an 89.5% chance of victory, while Italy has a 10.5% chance. Expert previews predict a West Indies victory because of their tremendous firepower.
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