England vs Italy live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 match?
Two-time champions England can become the first team to qualify for the Super 8s if they secure a win over Italy today
England delivered a commanding batting display in match 29 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, piling up 202 for 7 against Italy on Monday. In a crucial Group C encounter, the two-time champions now need to defend the total to seal a Super 8s berth alongside West Indies.
Early blows despite positive intent
After winning the toss and opting to bat, England began aggressively but lost Jos Buttler early, with Grant Stewart striking to remove the opener for just three. Phil Salt injected momentum with a brisk 28 off 15 balls, finding boundaries regularly before Ali Hasan halted his charge.
Middle order fails to convert starts
Jacob Bethell looked set but couldn’t capitalise on his start, falling for 23 off 20 deliveries to Ben Manenti. Skipper Harry Brook also struggled to make a big impact, scoring 14 off nine before JJ Smuts accounted for his wicket. Tom Banton added useful runs with a 21-ball 30, yet Manenti struck again to keep Italy in the contest.
Jacks powers late surge
England’s innings gained fresh momentum through a 54-run partnership between Sam Curran and Will Jacks. Curran contributed 25 from 19 balls before Crishan Kalugamage broke the stand. Jamie Overton added a quick 15 off eight deliveries but fell in the final over to Stewart.
Jacks, however, remained unbeaten on a blistering 53 off just 22 balls, providing the late acceleration that pushed England past the 200-run mark and set Italy a daunting chase.
England scorecard:
| England (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Phil Salt | c AJ Mosca b Ali Hasan | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.66 |
| Jos Buttler † | c HJ Manenti b Stewart | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Jaspreet Singh b BAD Manenti | 23 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 115 |
| Tom Banton | c BAD Manenti b Kalugamage | 30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 142.85 |
| Harry Brook (c) | c †Meade b Smuts | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 155.55 |
| Sam Curran | c Smuts b Kalugamage | 25 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 131.57 |
| Will Jacks | not out | 53 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 240.9 |
| Jamie Overton | c Kalugamage b Stewart | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.66 |
| Jofra Archer | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, w 8) 10 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 10.10)202/7 | |||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s |
| JJ Smuts | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Ali Hasan | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 8 |
| Grant Stewart | 4 | 0 | 51 | 2 | 12.75 | 7 |
| Crishan Kalugamage | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 | 7 |
| Ben Manenti | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 6 |
| Jaspreet Singh | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
The coin flip for the match went in England's way who opted to bat first. Captain's take after toss: Harry Brook (ENG): We are gonna have a bat first today. There's not much in it stats wise. Going out there with the bat, being fearless and putting pressure on the opposition, not thinking about the result. Same team. Everybody knows we haven't. Harry Manenti (ITA): We were going to bowl anyway, so it works nicely. We were tossing and turning what to do, nice I didn't have to make the decision. Coming of the win gives us the confidence. We came into the tournament confident. We are unchanged. Wayno is tracking well, he is not going to be ready today, will try in a few days time.
England vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
England playing 11: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Italy playing 11: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan
England arrive with renewed confidence after overcoming Scotland, a game highlighted by Tom Banton’s calm half-century and a disciplined spin display. Despite that success, the top order is yet to fully click, something the side will be keen to address as the tournament reaches a decisive phase. Their bowling attack has been reliable, combining early pace with controlled middle-overs execution, and major changes to the line-up appear unlikely.
Italy, meanwhile, continue to fight in their debut T20 World Cup campaign. They have shown glimpses of attacking intent but have struggled to sustain momentum across matches. To challenge England, Italy’s bowlers must strike early and maintain tighter lines to prevent England from dictating the tempo. Check all the live updates of the England vs Italy ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match here
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England vs Italy ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| Territory/Region | TV Broadcast Partner(s) | Digital/Streaming Platform(s) | Key Coverage Features |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar | Five languages on TV + digital; extra regional feeds on JioHotstar; vertical live feed; 360 view and multi-cam; Marathi and Indian Sign Language for India matches, semis and final |
| Sri Lanka (co-host) | Dialog TV, TV Supreme (FTA), PEO TV | ThePapare.com, Dialog Play app | Sinhala feed available on TV and digital |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Rabbithole | Covered via Total Sports Management |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV | ICC.tv (Nepali commentary feed for select territories) | Selected matches locally produced with Nepali commentary |
| Bhutan | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| Maldives | Star Sports (via distribution partners) | Not specified | Star Sports available via partners |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event | NOW | Hindi commentary for semi-finals and final |
| Italy | Sky Italia | Sky Italia platforms | All Italy matches + semis and final |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital platforms | Full coverage across platforms |
| Australia | Not specified (Prime Video only mentioned) | Prime Video | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| New Zealand | SKY Sport | Not specified | Hindi commentary for India matches, semis and final |
| Pakistan | PTV, PTV Home | Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, Tapmad | Urdu commentary feed for Pakistan matches |
| United States & Canada | Willow TV | Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, Willow YouTube | All 55 matches in English/Hindi; USA matches free in US & Canada; USA matches also free on YouTube |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | StarzPlay | Also screened via cinema partnerships across Middle East |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN | Not specified | All matches live |
| Latin America | Not specified | Disney+ | Streaming coverage |
| Brazil | ESPN (select matches) | Not specified | Portuguese commentary on select matches |
| Pacific Islands | PNG Digicel | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Singapore | Hub Sports 4 | Not specified | Linear coverage |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | Not specified | Commentary in Pashto and Dari |
| Netherlands | Not specified | NOS | Streams all Netherlands matches live |
| Malaysia | CricBuzz channel (via Astro Cricket) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| Hong Kong | CricBuzz channel (via PCCW) | Not specified | Coverage through CricBuzz partnerships |
| In-flight/At sea | Sport 24 | Sport 24 | Live coverage while travelling |
| All remaining territories | Not specified | ICC.tv | Live and free streaming; multi-language commentary incl Japanese and Bahasa; select matches on ICC YouTube |
England vs Italy ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Monday, February 16.
What will be the venue for the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
What time will the toss for the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 2.30 pm IST.
What time will the first ball of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 3 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the England vs Italy match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.