The West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will face Italy in Match No. 37 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, February 19. The Men in Maroon will look to maintain their unbeaten streak and fine-tune their combinations ahead of the Super 8 stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
After securing three consecutive wins against Scotland, England, and Nepal, the West Indies have established themselves as one of the most dominant sides in Group C. On the other hand, Italy secured a 10-wicket victory over Nepal and will use this opportunity to test their mettle against a world-class team.
This article covers WI vs ITA Match 37 with details on the match preview, live streaming options, pitch and weather conditions, head-to-head statistics, and key records.
WI vs ITA Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match No. 37?
Match Details
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Match: West Indies vs Italy, Match 37
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Date: February 19, 2026
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Time: 11:00 AM IST
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Venue: Eden Gardens in Kolkata
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Live streaming: JioHotstar
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Live broadcast: Star Sports Network
WI vs ITA Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Record:
The West Indies and Italy have never faced each other in T20 Internationals. The upcoming match will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations in the shortest format on the global stage.
Pitch Report & Conditions:
The Eden Gardens surface is traditionally a balanced track that favours batters. The average first-innings score at this venue is 158, while the average second-innings score is 137.
Scotland (207/4) recorded the highest total at the venue, while the lowest is 70 by Bangladesh. The highest successful chase at Eden Gardens is 162/4.
WI vs ITA Weather Report:
Weather conditions in Kolkata are expected to be ideal for cricket, with sunny skies. Temperatures will start at around 23°C and rise to 27°C during the afternoon. No rain is predicted, ensuring a full contest.
WI vs ITA Match Prediction Probable XIs
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
Italy Playing XI: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Wayne Madsen/Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan.
Toss Impact
The toss will be a significant factor due to early moisture on the Kolkata surface. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first to exploit any early assistance for the pacers.
Form and Fitness
West Indies are in peak form with an unbeaten record in the group stage. However, they will be without Romario Shepherd, who missed the last match due to a “slight little niggle.” Italy are sweating on the fitness of captain Wayne Madsen, who is managing a dislocated shoulder.
Score Prediction
A first-innings score between 175 and 190 should be highly competitive on this surface. If West Indies bat first, their explosive middle order, featuring the likes of Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford, could push the total past the 200-run mark.
WI vs ITA: Players to Perform Prediction
West Indies: Shai Hope, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
Italy: JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, Ali Hasan.
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for West Indies? Shai Hope or Shimron Hetmyer
Who will score the most runs for Italy? JJ Smuts or Harry Manenti
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for West Indies? Gudakesh Motie or Shamar Joseph
Who will pick the most wickets for Italy? Jaspreet Singh or Ben Manenti
Conclusion: Who Will Win the WI vs ITA Match?
West Indies will enter the match as heavy favourites. They have strong experience in ICC events, depth in power-hitting, and a world-class spin duo. They are the likely winners against an inexperienced Italian side.
