Bangladesh will face Italy for the first time in international cricket during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. According to a leaked grouping reported by Cricbuzz, Bangladesh will share Group C with England, West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Italy, a relatively unknown name in global cricket, qualified for the tournament through the European regional qualifiers. The 2026 T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams divided into five groups of four, with the top two from each advancing to the Super Eight stage. The tournament will run from February 7 to March 8, with the final likely to be held in Ahmedabad or Colombo. The full schedule is expected to be released on November 25. Other notable matchups include India versus Pakistan on February 15 in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. Hosts India and Sri Lanka will be joined by teams qualifying through rankings and regional events, making this one of the most diverse T20 World Cups yet.