WI vs ITA Today Match Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026 – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks
WI vs ITA Match Prediction 37th Match: West Indies (WI) and Italy (ITA) are set to lock horns in the 37th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for West Indies vs Italy, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Thursday, February 19, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India.
WI vs ITA Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | West Indies is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Shimron Hetmyer(WI), Ben Manenti (ITA) |
| Most Wickets | Ishan Kishan (WI), Bas de Leede (ITA) |
| Most SIX | West Indies to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | West Indies to hit more 4s |
WI vs ITA Match Prediction – Team Analysis
West Indies (WI) Team Analysis
West Indies has managed to win three matches in a row and currently occupies the first spot in the Group C point table. The West Indies team won the last match against Nepal by 9 wickets.
Shai Hope scored 61 off 44 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer added 46 runs off 32 balls. In the bowling section, Jason Holder picked up four wickets.
West Indies Team Strength Players:
Shai Hope provided a quick start, scoring 46 runs off 32 balls in the last match.
Jason Holder was awarded Player of the Match for his excellent performance in the last match.
Shimron Hetmyer, with a total of 133 runs, is the leading run scorer for WI in this event.
Sherfane Rutherford has been scoring 102 runs thus far at an average of 102.00.
Roston Chase is a key all-rounder who has scored 34 runs and taken 3 wickets in this tournament.
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Italy (ITA) Team Analysis
On the other hand, Italy has managed to win only one match out of the last three. They lost the last match against England by 24 runs. In the match, Ben Manenti scored 60 off 25 balls, and Grant Stewart also added 45 off 23 balls. Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage picked up two wickets each.
Italy Team Strength Players:
Justin Mosca is a reliable top-order batsman who scored 43 runs off 34 balls.
Ben Manenti is likey to bat in the middle order and played a blistering inning of 60 off 25 balls.
Grant Stewart played a crucial knock of 45 runs off 23 balls in the last outing.
JJ Smuts is a key all-rounder whose dual role provides Italy with both stability and flexibility.
Crishan Kalugamage, with a total of 5 wickets he is the leading wicket taker for ITA.
WI vs ITA 37th Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | WI vs ITA 37th Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 19, 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
West Indies vs Italy: Probable Playing 11
West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (WK/C), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Italy Probable XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian-Piero Meade (WK), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan
West Indies vs Italy Match: Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for the West Indies today?
Shimron Hetmyer is our pick to top-score for West Indies.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Shimron Hetmyer | 3 | 3 | 1 | 133 | 64 | 66.50 | 80 | 166.25 | – | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 2. Sherfane Rutherford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 102 | 76 | 102.00 | 55 | 185.45 | – | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 3. Shai Hope | 3 | 3 | 1 | 80 | 61 | 40.00 | 69 | 115.94 | – | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Italy today?
Ben Manenti is our pick to top-score for Italy.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Manenti | 3 | 2 | – | 112 | 60 | 56.00 | 56 | 200.00 | – | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2. Justin Mosca | 3 | 3 | 1 | 103 | 60 | 51.50 | 79 | 130.38 | – | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 3. Anthony Mosca | 3 | 3 | 1 | 75 | 62 | 37.50 | 45 | 166.67 | – | 1 | 7 | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the West Indies in the match?
Pick: Jason Holder to take the most wickets for West Indies.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jason Holder | 3 | 3 | 9.5 | 91 | 7 | 4/27 | 13.00 | 9.25 | 8.43 | 1 | – | – |
| 2. Romario Shepherd | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 6 | 5/20 | 4.50 | 6.75 | 4.00 | – | 1 | – |
| 3. Gudakesh Motie | 3 | 3 | 10 | 79 | 4 | 3/33 | 19.75 | 7.90 | 15.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Italy in the match?
Pick: Crishan Kalugamage to take the most wickets for Italy.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Crishan Kalugamage | 3 | 3 | 11 | 91 | 5 | 3/18 | 18.20 | 8.27 | 13.20 | – | – | – |
| 2. Ben Manenti | 3 | 3 | 10 | 66 | 3 | 2/9 | 22.00 | 6.60 | 20.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. JJ Smuts | 3 | 3 | 11 | 84 | 3 | 1/22 | 28.00 | 7.64 | 22.00 | – | – | – |
West Indies vs Italy: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect the West Indies to hit more sixes in this match
West Indies vs Italy, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect the West Indies to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s WI vs ITA 37th Match?
WI has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford are in fine form, which is another good sign for the WI.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing West Indies to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.