England take on Italy at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens today in a Group C encounter that carries different stakes for both sides. England, sitting second in the table after finally finding rhythm with a win over Scotland, needs to consolidate their position with qualification equations tightening.
Italy arrives buoyed by their breakthrough victory against Nepal, their first-ever World Cup win, and will look to channel that momentum against significantly stronger opposition. Harry Brook’s side showed improved composure chasing against Scotland, but inconsistency with the bat remains a concern.
Italy, led by Harry Manenti, has proven it can compete at this level and will draw inspiration from how associate nations have historically disrupted established teams. Let’s explore where you can watch this intriguing afternoon clash live.
England vs Italy Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Italy (29th Match, Group C) |
| Date | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch ENG vs ITA T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
UK fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW. Italian viewers can access the game through ICC.tv and official ICC broadcast partners in Europe. Indian audiences can tune in via Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| Italy | — | ICC.tv |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Ireland | — | ICC.tv |
| Europe | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The England vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK with streaming on Sky Go and NOW. Italian viewers can watch via ICC.tv, while Indian fans can access the match on Star Sports with JioHotstar streaming.
England vs Italy Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
England is likely unchanged, with Jamie Overton continuing ahead of Luke Wood. Italy captain Wayne Madsen, recovering from a dislocated shoulder, is “fairly positive” about his fitness and could replace Marcus Campopiano if cleared, adding crucial experience against England’s attack.
England Probable XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Italy Probable XI: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano/Wayne Madsen, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (wk), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan
Eden Gardens – Pitch Report & Stats
Eden Gardens traditionally offers excellent batting surfaces, though spinners gain influence as matches progress. The afternoon games at this venue have produced mixed results, West Indies defended 182 while England chased 152 comfortably, both against Scotland. Scotland’s commanding 207 came in an 11 AM start. The trend suggests totals above 180 pose challenging targets for chasing sides in afternoon conditions.
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T20 Stats At Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 7 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 158 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 138 |
| Highest total recorded | 207/4 (20 Ovs) by SCO vs ITA |
| Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (15.4 Ovs) by BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 162/4 (18.5 Ovs) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 186/5 (20 Ovs) by IND vs WI |
