ENG vs ITA Head to Head Records- T20 World Cup 2026, Match 29

ENG vs ITA head to head [Source: @englandcricket, @ItalyCricket/x.com]

England will be up against Italy in Match 29 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, February 16 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The clash will kick off at 3:00 PM IST.

This contest has classic David vs Goliath flavour written all over it because while England are marching towards qualification with confidence in their stride, Italy are playing fearless cricket with nothing to lose and everything to gain, which often makes a team a lot more dangerous.

Expect a lively crowd, a buzzing atmosphere and a contest where momentum could swing quickly if Italy decide to throw the kitchen sink at England.

England vs Italy Preview - Match 29

England are sitting comfortably with two wins from three matches and have one foot already in the next round, and another victory here will confirm their qualification and see them join West Indies as the second team from Group C to move ahead in the tournament. Harry Brook’s men will treat this game as a perfect tune-up opportunity ahead of the Super 8s, where every contest will carry massive importance.

On the other hand, Italy may be staring at a tough qualification scenario, but they have already shown that they are not here just to make up the numbers after their stunning 10-wicket demolition of Nepal, a result that turned heads and proved they can punch well above their weight. And if they manage to carry that fearless approach into this clash, England could find themselves in a real contest rather than a walk in the park.

ENG vs ITA Head to Head records (Overall)

This will be the first-ever meeting between England and Italy in any format of the game, so there is no past record or historical baggage coming into the contest, which makes this an intriguing battle.

ENG vs ITA Head to Head records in T20Is

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ENG vs ITA Highest Team Totals in T20Is

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ENG vs ITA Lowest Team Totals in T20Is

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ENG vs ITA Highest Individual Score in T20Is

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ENG vs ITA Best Bowling Figures in T20Is

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Most Runs in ENG vs ITA T20Is

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Most Wickets in ENG vs ITA T20Is

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Top Run Scorer of the last England vs Italy T20I match

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Top Wicket-Taker of the last England vs Italy T20I match

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England vs Italy T20I form (last 5 matches)

Conclusion

England hold all the aces and should get the job done if they play to their potential, but World Cups are known for curveballs and Italy have already shown they can upset the script. with their attacking brand of cricket. 

So, while England chase qualification and Italy chase pride, fans at Eden Gardens could be in for a contest where one team tries to seal their spot and the other tries to shake up the group with fearless cricket.