The **ICC Men's T20 World Cup** brings us an intriguing clash as the spirited **Italy** side takes on the formidable **West Indies** at the historic **Eden Gardens**, Kolkata. While the Caribbean giants are clear favorites on paper, **Italy** has shown they can fight, recently defeating Nepal and UAE. With fantasy stars like **Shai Hope** and **Ben Manenti** in action, this match offers plenty of points potential for your fantasy contests.

### Match Details

*   **Match:** Italy vs West Indies
*   **Date:** 19 Feb 2026
*   **Time:** 11:00 IST
*   **Venue:** **Eden Gardens**, Kolkata

### Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

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[ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide](https://www.ai11.in/blogs/icc-mens-world-cup-2026-live-streaming-channels)

### Weather Report

The weather in **Kolkata** for this morning fixture is expected to be pleasant. Temperatures will hover around **24°C to 28°C** with moderate humidity. Since this is an 11:00 AM start, the **Dew factor** is unlikely to play a major role in the second innings, unlike night matches. There is no significant rain threat, ensuring a full game for fantasy users.

### Pitch Report & Venue Stats

**Eden Gardens** is known for offering a balanced contest, but recent trends suggest it is leaning towards the batters. The **Average Runs** in the last 5 matches here is a healthy **175**. However, there is plenty of assistance for the faster bowlers early on.

*   **Pacer Wickets:** 50 (Last 5 matches)
*   **Spinner Wickets:** 27 (Last 5 matches)

**Fantasy Takeaway:** The pitch has good bounce which favors stroke making, but **Pacers** are picking up nearly double the wickets compared to spinners. Load your fantasy teams with quality fast bowlers and top order batters.

### Team Form & Head to-Head

**Italy (ITA)**

*   **Last 5 Matches:** L W L W W
*   **Form:** **Italy** has been inconsistent but competitive. They suffered a loss to **England** recently despite scoring 178 runs, but secured wins against **Nepal** and **U.A.E.** earlier.
*   **H2H:** 0 Wins against West Indies.

**West Indies (WI)**

*   **Last 5 Matches:** W W W L W
*   **Form:** **West Indies** is in red hot form, winning 4 of their last 5 games, including victories over **England** and **South Africa**. Their batting lineup is firing on all cylinders.
*   **H2H:** 0 Wins against Italy (First meeting in this cycle).

### Injury Updates & Player Availability

*   **West Indies:** The squad looks **Fully fit** with key all rounders available.
*   **Italy:** No major injury concerns reported; they are likely to field their strongest XI.

### Probable Playing XI

**Italy**

Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan

**West Indies**

Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph

### Key Players to Watch

*   **Shai Hope (WI):** The wicket keeper batter is the backbone of the Windies lineup. He has scored **80 runs** in the series with a solid average of **51.3 points** per match. He is a safe captaincy choice.

*   **Jason Holder (WI):** A must have for any fantasy team. **Holder** has taken **7 wickets** in the series and contributes with the bat. His series average of **116.3 points** makes him the top MVP candidate.

*   **Ben Manenti (ITA):** The standout performer for **Italy**. He has scored **112 runs** and taken **3 wickets** in the series. His all round ability makes him a crucial pick for Mega Leagues.

*   **Shimron Hetmyer (WI):** In explosive form, **Hetmyer** has smashed **133 runs** in the series. On a batting friendly **Eden Gardens** track, he can score big quickly.

*   **Grant Stewart (ITA):** A key bowler for **Italy**, he has picked up **3 wickets** and scored **47 runs**. He is a smart differential pick given the pacer friendly stats at the venue.

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### Fantasy Picks

**Small League Safe Picks**

*   **Jason Holder**
*   **Shai Hope**
*   **Ben Manenti**
*   **Roston Chase**

**Mega League Differential Picks**

*   **Grant Stewart**
*   **Sherfane Rutherford**
*   **Justin Mosca**

### Match Prediction / Outlook

While **Italy** has shown heart in this tournament, the **West Indies** squad possesses superior firepower and depth. Given the conditions at **Eden Gardens** and recent form, **West Indies** are the overwhelming favorites to win. However, expect **Italy** to put up a decent fight with the bat.

### Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current stats and expert understanding. Always check the **Final Playing XI** and **Toss updates** before locking your fantasy team.

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