Live Betting - England vs Italy February 16, 2026
Who is favored to win in England vs Italy?
England is heavily favored to win against Italy due to their explosive opening pair of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, who average 51.45 runs per partnership at 10.74 runs per over in T20Is, while Italy relies on emerging players like the Mosca brothers after a recent 10-wicket win over Nepal. Odds list England at around 1.15 with Italy at 5.50, reflecting England's superior form and experience in the T20 World Cup group stage at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What time is England vs Italy?
The match starts at 9:00 AM UTC on February 16, 2026, which aligns with local afternoon timings in India for optimal play conditions during the T20 World Cup group stage.
Where is England vs Italy being held?
The game is at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, a historic venue with a capacity of 66,000 known for rapid outfields and short boundaries that favor high-scoring T20 encounters, recently hosting Scotland's 207 against Italy.
England vs Italy prediction & odds - who wins?
England is predicted to win comfortably with moneyline odds of 1.15 on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports, leveraging their recent victory over Scotland and Italy's struggles, including a 73-run loss to Scotland, while England's key players like Salt are in top form.
What is the head to head record between England vs Italy?
England and Italy have no prior T20I head-to-head meetings, but Italy's recent heavy defeats like 73 runs to Scotland highlight the mismatch, while England boasts two T20 World Cup titles and strong recent wins with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.