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WI vs ITA Prediction [Source: @ICC/x]
West Indies and Italy cricket teams to collide in match number 37 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday, February 19. The match will be hosted by the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the action will commence from 11:00 AM IST onwards.
The West Indies team has already qualified for the Super 8 stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by securing three wins in three games. In their most recent outing, West Indies trounced Nepal by nine wickets and with 28 balls to spare in Mumbai.
The Italy cricket team, playing its first-ever T20 World Cup, scripted a historic first win at the showpiece event by defeating Nepal last week. However, with defeats at the hands of England and Scotland, the Italy team is already eliminated from the tournament’s Super 8 race.
WI vs ITA current form (Last 5 T20I matches)
| Team | Form |
| West Indies | W, W, W, W, L |
| Italy | L, W, L, W, L |
WI vs ITA player battles
Shai Hope vs Ben Manenti
West Indies captain Shai Hope will likely be crossing paths with Italy off-spinner Ben Manenti inside the powerplay overs. While Hope recently struck a match-winning half-century against Nepal, in-form Manenti has already picked up three wickets in the tournament. Their potential powerplay faceoff will likely set the tone for either side in the West Indies vs Italy match.
Justin Mosca vs Jason Holder
Italy opener Justin Mosca and legendary West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder are both in exceptional form this 2026 T20 World Cup. Mosca has aggregated over 100 runs in the tournament, which included a historic match-winning 60* against Nepal. In a bid to get Italy off to another flier, it is imperative for him to overcome West Indies powerplay attack, especially Holder.
Shimron Hetmyer vs Crishan Kalugamage
Shimron Hetmyer holds a penchant of going berserk in the middle and slog overs of the innings. His explosive form has proven instrumental for the West Indies team in their unbeaten run this 2026 T20 World Cup. As Hetmyer preps for his final crack in the Group C stage of the tournament, he has to overcome Italy’s prime leg-spinner Crishan Kalugamage. The 34-year-old has picked up five wickets in his last two innings, including a three-fer in a winning cause.
WI vs ITA top performers
This will be the first-ever meeting between West Indies and Italy in T20Is, or in any form of international cricket. In short, there is no head-to-head history or past records of matches involving the two sides.
West Indies vs Italy toss prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the four matches hosted by the venue in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the teams batting first have won three of them.
Moreover, the surface at the Eden Gardens also seems to be favouring batters upfront. In the last four matches, the teams batting first here have posted totals in excess of 180 on three occasions.
WI vs ITA 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 55/1
Final Score – 185/5
WI vs ITA 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 45/2
Final Score – 160/7
WI vs ITA top players prediction
West Indies top players prediction
Probable best batters
Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer
Probable best bowlers
Akeal Hosein, Jason Holder
Italy top players prediction
Probable best batters
Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca
Probable best bowlers
Crishan Kalugamage, Ben Manenti
Who will hit the most sixes in West Indies vs Italy Match 37?
Shimron Hetmyer
Who will hit the most fours in West Indies vs Italy Match 37?
Justin Mosca
WI vs ITA Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 37?
The West Indies team will start out as favorites to maintain their unbeaten run this 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by notching up another Group C win over Italy.
However, Italy’s spirited fightback against England makes them a firm contender in pulling out a surprise or two against the T20I powerhouse.
