England have never been able to beat Italy in the World Cup. When the two sides square off at the Eden on Monday for the first time ever in a cricket World Cup, England will obviously be the overwhelming favourites. ADVERTISEMENTOn paper and cricketing history-wise, England are certainly miles ahead of the debutants, who are newcomers in the sport and first-timers in a tournament of such magnitude. Having said so, by no means are England taking the Italians for granted going into Monday’s crucial T20 World Cup game. Peaking at the right time in a World Cup is of paramount importance.

Source: The Telegraph February 16, 2026 03:15 UTC