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England vs Italy, Match 29 Match Summary

ENG vs ITA, 2026 - T20 Summary

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Match 29, Eden Gardens, Kolkata , Feb 16, 2026
England England
202/7 (20.0/20)
Italy Italy
178 (20.0/20)
England beat Italy by 24 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Will Jacks
    53(22)&1/34(2)
ENG 202/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113823-will-jacks-playerprofile>Will Jacks</a>
Will Jacks
53 (22)
  • 3x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 240.90SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112234-tom-banton-playerprofile>Tom Banton</a>
Tom Banton
30 (21)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 142.85SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Crishan Kalugamage
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/2
R/W
Bowler
Grant Stewart
ECON 12.75
4
OVERS
51/2
R/W
ITA 178/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/119000-benjamin-manenti-playerprofile>Benjamin Manenti</a>
Benjamin Manenti
60 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 240SR
<a href=/cricket/players/114512-grant-stewart-playerprofile>Grant Stewart</a>
Grant Stewart
45 (23)
  • 2x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 195.65SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
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All eyes on Colombo now - That is it from this thrilling game, where England once again had to battle hard to get the points and seal qualification for the Super 8s, knocking Italy and Scotland out of contention. The action now moves from India to Sri Lanka, where Sri Lanka and Australia face off in Colombo in a clash that will shape Group B. That game gets underway shortly, with the hosts electing to bowl first, so you can simply switch tabs and enjoy all our coverage. Cheers!
The victorious skipper of England - Harry Brook starts by saying that they haven't played their best cricket but at the end of the day, they have made it through and are happy with it. Adds that it has been a bit of a trend for them in this tournament to let things slip with the bat but it is all about taking the right options. Brook reckons that they fielded really well and applauds the likes of Sam Curran and Will Jacks, who have stepped up in tricky situations. On giving Jofra Archer the extra over up top, Brook mentions that Jofra was on a heater at the start of the game and felt that they needed to make the most out of that fire and hence he was given 3 overs at the top. Ends by saying that they haven't been brave enough with the bat thus far and will look to do better as they now head to Sri Lanka.
The captain of Italy - Harry Manenti says they knew England were always going to come hard, and while Italy's plan to take wickets at regular intervals worked for a while, Will Jacks taking the game deep on a good batting surface made the difference. He feels England were about 15 to 20 runs above par in the end, and that proved costly. Manenti highlights the fight shown in the chase, especially the counter-attack from Benjamin Manenti and Justin Mosca, along with Grant Stewart's late surge, saying it reflects the belief growing within the group. He adds that pushing a top side like England so close gives Italy real confidence, even if they are still learning how to handle the big moments. Looking ahead, he says the focus now turns to the game against West Indies, where Italy will play with freedom and keep trying to show they belong at this level.
Time to hear from the captains now...
England hold on at the death - England made a strong start with the ball as Jofra Archer took two in his first over and Jamie Overton struck early as well. They then went quiet through the middle, with Liam Dawson tidy but Adil Rashid taken on despite picking up a wicket. The turning point was Will Jacks dismissing Benjamin Manenti, after which Sam Curran's excellent death bowling and Overton's three wickets got England over the line, though they will know they were pushed hard.
England's late overdrive - Electing to bat first, England posted a big total, but they had to work hard for it after slipping to 105 for 5 despite plenty of starts. Will Jacks then provided the late surge, just as he did against Nepal, smashing a 21-ball fifty, his maiden T20I half-century and the fastest by an English batter in a T20 World Cup, to lift England past 200. For Italy, Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage picked up two wickets each but were expensive, while JJ Smuts was the standout with a tidy spell and a wicket. However, a costly final five overs, which went for 78, allowed England to run away with the momentum and that ultimately proved to be the difference.
A counter-attack that nearly stunned England - Not many would have given Italy a chance after England posted 202, but this World Cup has shown time and again that any team can challenge anyone. Italy lost three quick wickets early, but they refused to go away, launching a stunning counter-attack through Benjamin Manenti's incredible hitting and Justin Mosca's composure as the pair added 92 off 48 balls to haul them back into the contest. Manenti's dismissal for a 25-ball 60 came at a bad time and stalled the momentum, but Grant Stewart reignited the chase with a fiery 45 off 23. In the end, though, the target proved just a little too much for Italy to overhaul.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Will Jacks wins the award for his unbeaten 53 off 22 and the all important wicket of Benjamin Manenti. He says that they had spoken about keeping their intent up and knew it was a fast scoring ground, so they didn't quite know what a defendable score here was. On scoring his maiden T20I fifty, he says he feels happy to have gotten the half-century today and says that it was a long time coming. Further adds that there have been a few role changes for him and he is now settling nicely into this finisher role. On Benjamin Manenti's wicket, Jacks mentions that Manenti played really well, better than the English batters and he just tried to bowl full and straight to him, hoping for him to mishit one, which did happen. Adds that they now move to Sri Lanka, different conditions and feels that they need to adapt quickly to the challenge.
Italy win hearts, England take points - England have survived another scare in this World Cup, just about getting over the line to confirm their place in the Super 8s, though not in the most convincing fashion. Credit must go to Italy, who produced a tremendous fight, forcing Harry Brook into a few uncomfortable moments along the way, but while the decisive moments did not fall their way, they can certainly hold their heads high.
Over 20 : 178/10
0 Runs
  • 019.1
  • W 19.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • W 19.6
A. Hasan
0 (4)
C. Kalugamage
0 (1)
J. Overton
4-1-18-3
19.6
W
Jamie Overton To Ali Hasan OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Jamie Overton finishes proceedings in style with the ball and England qualify for the Super 8 stage. Overton knows what's coming from Ali Hasan and goes full and straight. Hasan backs away, trying to drive but is beaten for a third ball in a row and this time, he hears the death rattle behind him as well. Overton ends with a double-wicket maiden and ENGLAND WIN BY 24 RUNS!
19.5
0
Jamie Overton To Ali Hasan
Another play and a miss. Back of a length, angled into the batter, Ali Hasan makes a lot of room leg side but fails to lay a bat on it yet again.
19.4
0
Jamie Overton To Ali Hasan
Short of a length and around off, Hasan backs away again and looks to go over point but is well beaten.
19.3
0
Jamie Overton To Ali Hasan
Very full, angled into middle and leg, Ali Hasan backs away and digs it out into the off side. Another dot ball.
Ali Hasan is the last man in.
19.2
W
Jamie Overton To Jaspreet Singh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! England are now just one wicket away from the win. Jamie Overton serves it back of a length and over the stumps. Jaspreet Singh backs away to take it on but is undone by the extra bounce. Jaspreet ends up slashing it high up in the air towards the short cover region. Will Jacks comes in from the edge of the circle and goes down on one knee to take the catch.
19.1
0
Jamie Overton To Jaspreet Singh
Banged in well short and outside off, moves away from the right-hander as well. Jaspreet Singh reaches out but is beaten by the extra bounce.
Jamie Overton (3-0-18-1) will bowl the last over. He has 24 runs to play with, and this should be England's game, unless a miracle happens.
Over 19 : 178/8
5 Runs
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 118.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
C. Kalugamage
0 (1)
J. Singh
12 (8)
S. Curran
3-0-22-3
18.6
0
Sam Curran To Crishan Kalugamage
A dot to end a brilliant over from Sam Curran and Italy need 25 off the final over. Another yorker-length delivery, angling in from outside off. Crishan Kalugamage jams it out to extra cover and the batters don't go for the run.
A sigh of relief for England. Crishan Kalugamage comes out to the middle now.
18.5
W
Sam Curran To Grant Stewart OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sam Curran is taking England to the Super 8, it seems and what a big wicket this is in the context of the game. Curran stays around the wicket and goes full and wide yet again, with pace-on. Grant Stewart hangs back and throws the hands at it but ends up slicing it off the outside edge. The ball goes quickly to the left of short third, where Liam Dawson moves across and takes a smart catch. Stewart's fighting knock of 45 off just 23 balls comes to an end.
18.4
1
Sam Curran To Jaspreet Singh
Curran is sticking to his plans and is doing a fine job, 25 needed now off 8 balls. Curran goes for the wide yorker again and nails it as well. Jaspreet Singh reaches out and jams it on the bouce to Adil Rashid at short third for a single.
18.4
wd
Sam Curran To Jaspreet Singh
WIDE! Pace-on delivery, it is the attempted wide yorker but Curran pushes it beyond the tramline. The nerves are settling in for both sides now.
18.3
1
Sam Curran To Grant Stewart
A slower bumper, banged in well short and wide outside off, Grant Stewart reaches for it and uppercuts it on the bounce to Jofra Archer at deep backward point. Archer doesn't even make an attempt at the catch and is happy to concede the single.
18.2
0
Sam Curran To Grant Stewart
Excellent review! Sam Curran comes around the wicket and angles in a slower ball, bowling it on a good length. Grant Stewart walks across to slog it away but gets beaten on the inside edge and wears it on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Stewart, who is running to the bowler's end for the single, reviews it right away. UltraEdge shows a big spike when the ball is next to the inside edge. NOT OUT! However, it will be a dot ball as well.
18.1
1
Sam Curran To Jaspreet Singh
A low full toss, angling across off, Jaspreet Singh slices it away to sweeper cover for a single.
18.1
wd
Sam Curran To Jaspreet Singh
WIDE! Pressure on the fielding side. Full and wide outside off, slower too but this one angles beyond the tramline.
With 21 runs from Adil Rashid's over, Italy are still not out of this game. Here is Sam Curran to bowl the all-important penultimate over.
Over 18 : 173/7
21 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 617.6
G. Stewart
44 (20)
J. Singh
10 (6)
A. Rashid
4-0-43-1
17.6
6
Adil Rashid To Grant Stewart
SIX! Wow, what hitting from Grant Stewart, 21 runs off the over and Italy are back in business. Tossed up, full and outside off, Grant Stewart manages to reach the ball and lifts it over long off for a biggie. 30 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
6
Adil Rashid To Grant Stewart
SIX! That's whacked away for another maximum. Rashid drags the length too short and darts it into the batter. Grant Stewart goes very deep in the crease and moves past the leg stump before clobbering it over long on for a biggie.
17.4
1
Adil Rashid To Jaspreet Singh
Floated up, wide outside off, Jaspreet Singh fetches the ball and slogs it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Full Commentary
20 OV
0 Runs
J. Overton to J. Singh A. Hasan
  • 019.1
  • W 19.2
  • 019.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • W 19.6
19 OV
5 Runs
S. Curran to J. Singh G. Stewart C. Kalugamage
  • 1 WD 18.1
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 118.4
  • W 18.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
21 Runs
A. Rashid to J. Singh G. Stewart
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 617.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
13 Runs
J. Archer to J. Singh G. Stewart
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
3 Runs
S. Curran to M. Campopiano G. Stewart Gian J. Singh
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • W 15.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
8 Runs
A. Rashid to G. Stewart J. Mosca M. Campopiano
  • 614.1
  • 114.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
6 Runs
J. Overton to G. Stewart
  • 013.1
  • 413.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 1 WD 13.5
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
8 Runs
L. Dawson to J. Mosca G. Stewart
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
21 Runs
W. Jacks to J. Mosca B. Manenti
  • 111.1
  • 411.2
  • 611.3
  • 611.4
  • 411.5
  • W 11.6
11 OV
9 Runs
L. Dawson to J. Mosca B. Manenti
  • 1 LB 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 210.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
5 Runs
A. Rashid to J. Mosca B. Manenti
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
14 Runs
S. Curran to B. Manenti J. Mosca
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 68.3
  • 68.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
9 Runs
L. Dawson to B. Manenti J. Mosca
  • 67.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
9 Runs
A. Rashid to B. Manenti J. Mosca
  • 66.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
13 Runs
W. Jacks to B. Manenti J. Mosca
  • 45.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
12 Runs
J. Archer to J. Mosca
  • 44.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
4 Runs
J. Overton to H. Manenti
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • W 3.6
3 OV
9 Runs
J. Archer to H. Manenti J. Mosca
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
8 Runs
J. Overton to J. Mosca H. Manenti
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 61.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
J. Archer to J. Mosca A. Mosca JJ Smuts
  • 10.1
  • W 0.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result England beat Italy by 24 runs
  • Player of the Match Will Jacks
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Donovan Koch (AUS) and Allahudien Paleker (SA)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 202/7 in 20.0 overs
  • W Jacks Maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 21 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • England 202/5 in 19.5 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between S Curran (22) and W Jacks (31)
  • England 150/5 in 16.1 overs
  • Drinks: England 144/5 in 14.0 overs
  • England 103/4 in 12.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 56/2
  • Drinks: England 54/2 in 5.4 overs
  • England 50/1 in 4.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (18.2 ovs): G Stewart against ENG (LBW) Successful (ENG: 2, ITA: 2)
  • Italy 150/7 in 17.0 overs
  • Drinks: Italy 128/4 in 14.0 overs
  • B Manenti 2nd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 22 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • Italy 100/3 in 11.2 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between J Mosca (19) and B Manenti (32)
  • B Manenti dropped on 38 by J Buttler in 9.3 overs
  • Italy 53/3 in 6.1 overs
  • Drinks: Italy 47/3 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Italy 47/3
  • H Manenti dropped on 0 by P Salt in 1.3 overs
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