# West Indies vs Italy Preview, Where to Watch, Timings, Prediction — T20 World Cup 2026 Match 37

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Published: 2026-02-18  
Updated: 2026-02-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

**West Indies vs Italy Preview** is here for Match 37 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The Caribbean giants — already through to the Super 8 — clash with a knocked-out Italy side at the iconic **Eden Gardens, Kolkata on February 19, 2026**. It’s a dead rubber on paper but a pride match for Italy, while West Indies aim to head into the Super 8 with maximum momentum. Here’s your complete preview, timings, where to watch, and prediction.

## West Indies vs Italy Match Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | West Indies vs Italy — Match 37, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| **Date & Time (IST)** | Thursday, February 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM IST |
| **Venue** | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| **Broadcast** | JioStar Network Channels |
| **Live Streaming** | JioHotstar App & Website |
| **Win Probability** | West Indies 90% — Italy 10% |

## Team Form Heading Into Match 37

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**West Indies** have been the standout team of Group C — three games, three wins, zero doubts. They demolished Scotland by 35 runs, beat England by 30 runs, and absolutely crushed Nepal by nine wickets. With six points and a net run rate of +1.820, the two-time T20 World Cup champions are the Group C toppers by a country mile.

**Italy**, meanwhile, saw their campaign end after a 24-run loss to England. They did register a remarkable 10-wicket win over Nepal and avoided the wooden spoon, but two points from three games wasn’t enough to progress. This is a goodbye game for the Azzurri — and they’ll want to end it standing tall.

## Eden Gardens Pitch Report

Eden Gardens has hosted four matches in the T20 World Cup 2026. The average first-innings score is around **181 runs**, with two games won by the team batting first. The outfield is lightning-fast, boundaries aren’t too deep, and stroke play is generously rewarded. Expect a high-scoring encounter.

## Probable Best Performers

**Best Batter — Shimron Hetmyer 🏏** Hetmyer has been the form batter for West Indies with 133 runs in three innings, including a match-winning 64* against Scotland. He comes in fresh off an unbeaten 46 against Nepal — he’s in the zone.

**Best Bowler — Jason Holder 🎳** Holder has been relentless with seven wickets in three innings. One of the most experienced T20 performers in the world right now — and Italy will have no template for handling him.

This is also the **first-ever T20I meeting** between these two sides — a historic fixture, even if lopsided on paper.

Learn more about the West Indies cricket team’s history and T20 World Cup legacy on the [West Indies cricket team Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Indies_cricket_team).

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## FAQs

### **Q: Where to watch West Indies vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026 match live in India?**

 The West Indies vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026 match can be watched live on **JioStar Network television channels**, while the live streaming is available on the **JioHotstar app and website** starting 11:00 AM IST on February 19, 2026.

### **Q: What is the prediction for West Indies vs Italy in T20 World Cup 2026 Match 37?**

 West Indies are overwhelming favourites to win this match with a **90% win probability** — they are unbeaten in the group stage with three wins, while Italy have already been eliminated and are playing for pride only.