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Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Report, Weather Report For WI vs ITA- Match 37, ICC T20 World Cup 2026



Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata [Source: X]Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata [Source: X]

West Indies and Italy are set to face each other in the 37th match of the T20 World Cup 2026. The WI vs ITA match will take place on February 19 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and it will go live at 11 AM IST for fans. 

West Indies have been in strong form so far, winning all three of their matches against Scotland, England, and Nepal, and they will be looking to end their group-stage fixtures on a high note. 

Italy, meanwhile, have managed to register a victory against Nepal after losing to Scotland and also suffered another defeat against England. 

However, it is important to note that the Group C encounter between West Indies and Italy will be a dead rubber, as both England and West Indies have already qualified for the Super Eight stage, and this match will merely be a formality for the teams on February 19.

As both teams are ready to give it their all against each other, let's take a look at the weather and pitch report of the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata before Match 37 of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report for WI vs ITA-  Match 37, T20 World Cup 2026

Criteria
Data
Matches Played4
Matches won by team batting first3
Matches won by team bowling first1
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting first185.75
Average score bowling first
153.5
Average run rate8.84
% of wicket by pacers59.32%
% of wicket by spinners
40.67%

(Eden Gardens Stadium T20 World Cup 2026 stats)

Eden Gardens Pitch Report for WI vs ITA suggests that Kolkata is usually a moderate to high-scoring venue in T20Is, with an average first-innings score of 151 across 16 T20I matches played here. Nearly seven wickets fall per innings on average, indicating a balanced surface for both bat and ball. 

So far in the T20 World Cup 2026, Eden Gardens has hosted four matches where the average scores have ranged between 165 and 175, underlining the high-scoring nature of the ground. With wickets also falling regularly, the upcoming contest is expected to be a spicy affair. 

Players like Ben Manenti, Crishan Kalugamage, and Ali Hasan from Italy will be a treat to watch on the Eden Gardens pitch, while West Indies’ Shai Hope and Johnson Charles can provide firepower with the bat. With the ball, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Gudakesh Motie are expected to lead the charge.

WI vs ITA Pitch Report suggests that both pacers and spinners find assistance in. the Eden Gardens, and with teams batting first enjoying more success at this venue, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first.

Kolkata Weather Report for WI vs ITA- Match 37, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature29°C
WindN 7 km/hr
Probability of precipitation0%
Rainfall Expected0.0 mm
Cloud Cover65%

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

Kolkata weather report for WI vs ITA matchday indicates mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day. The temperature will peak at 29°C, with a RealFeel of 30°C. Winds are expected to blow from the north at 7 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 22 km/h. 

As per the WI vs ITA Weather Report of Kolkata, there is no probability of precipitation or thunderstorms, with 0.0 mm of rainfall forecast. Cloud cover is set to remain around 65%.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the 37th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between West Indies and Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is expected to offer a balanced surface with good scoring opportunities, while also providing assistance to both pacers and spinners.

The weather forecast appears favourable for uninterrupted play, with mostly cloudy skies but no rain expected. With a maximum temperature of 29°C and moderate wind conditions, the match is likely to proceed smoothly, setting the stage for an entertaining West Indies vs Italy Group C clash.