The match between England and Italy is the 29th game of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, taking place on Monday, February 16, 2026. This is a big game for both teams. England need to win to make sure they move to the next round (the Super Eights). On the other hand, Italy are playing in their first World Cup and has already surprised fans by defeating Nepal convincingly.
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ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 29th Match

The England vs Italy match will be played at the Eden Gardens, the oldest cricket stadium in India. The weather is expected to be warm, and the pitch usually helps both batters and spin bowlers.
Tom Banton was the hero in England's last match against Scotland as he scored 63 not out. Since he is batting with a lot of confidence, he is a safe choice for captaincy as per the ENG vs ITA Dream11 team prediction. On the other hand, Adil Rashid is one of the best spinners in the world. In the last match, he took 3 wickets and at the Eden Gardens, where spin often helps bowlers, he could get many Dream11 points.
England vs Italy Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Italy, 29th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 16th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG vs ITA T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
ENG vs ITA Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Banton | England | 63 Runs |
| Adil Rashid | England | 3 Wickets |
| Anthony Mosca | Italy | 62 Runs |
| Crishan Kalugamage | Italy | 3 Wickets |
ENG vs ITA Toss Prediction
According to the Eden Gardens pitch report, it is a balanced surface that often favors the chasing side in T20 matches. Out of 16 T20Is played here, the chasing team has won 9 times. Because the outfield is fast and dew might appear later, England captain Harry Brook is likely to win the toss and field first according to the ENG vs ITA Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Gardens
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 56% |
ENG vs ITA Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Playing XI | Italy Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Harry Brook (C) | Harry Manenti (C) |
| Phil Salt | Anthony Mosca |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Justin Mosca |
| Jacob Bethell | JJ Smuts |
| Tom Banton | Ben Manenti |
| Sam Curran | Marcus Campopiano |
| Will Jacks | Grant Stewart |
| Liam Dawson | Gian Meade (WK) |
| Jamie Overton | Jaspreet Singh |
| Jofra Archer | Crishan Kalugamage |
| Adil Rashid | Ali Hasan |
ENG vs ITA Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorers | Tom Banton, Anthony Mosca |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Adil Rashid, Crishan Kalugamage |
ENG vs ITA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Tom Banton, Phil Salt |
| Vice-Captain | Adil Rashid, Sam Curran |
Top Picks for ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | England | All-rounder |
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler |
Budget Picks for ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Mosca | Italy | Batsman |
| Crishan Kalugamage | Italy | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: J Buttler, P Salt
Batters: J Bethell, A Joseph, J Mosca, T Banton (VC)
All-rounders: S Curran, J Smuts
Bowlers: A Rashid, B Manenti, Crishan Kalugamage

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: P Salt (VC)
Batters: J Bethell, A Joseph, T Banton
All-rounders: S Curran, J Smuts, W Jacks
Bowlers: J Archer, A Rashid (C), B Manenti, Crishan Kalugamage

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs ITA match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today (29th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Ali Hasan | 6.5 |
| Jamie Overton | 8.0 |
ENG vs ITA Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Gardens
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27.5°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Skies |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced / Batting Friendly |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 158 runs |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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