Prepare for an exciting cricket match as Canada faces Italy in the third ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up game at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on 2nd February at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best CAN vs ITA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up. Expert analysis and more.
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CAN vs ITA Match Preview:
Canada will face Italy in their third warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup. This game will give both sides a valuable opportunity to finalize combinations, fine-tune strategies, and adapt to conditions similar to those expected during the group stage.
Canada will aim to build momentum with their top order and seam bowling attack, while Italy will look to showcase their developing talent with a balanced blend of batting and bowling options. Therefore, this match will not only help players adjust to match intensity but also offer a competitive platform for fringe players to stake their claims.
Both teams possess a mix of experience and emerging match-winners, so fans can expect an exciting and closely contested warm-up game before the tournament proper begins.
CAN vs ITA Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Canada |
0 |
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Italy |
0 |
CAN vs ITA Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
20°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Scattered Clouds |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
175 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
56% |
CAN vs ITA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Canada Playing 11:
1) Navneet Dhaliwal
2) Nicholas Kirton
3) Dilpreet Bajwa ©
4) Ravinderpal Singh
5) Harsh Thaker
6) Dilon Heyliger
7) Saad Bin Zafar
8) Shreyas Movva (wk)
9) Kaleem Sana
10) Kanwarpal Tathgur
11) Shivam Sharma
Italy Playing 11:
1) Wayne Madsen ©
2) Harry Manenti
3) Ben Manenti
4) Justin Mosca
5) Crishan Jorge
6) Marcus Campopiano
7) Grant Stewart
8) Anthony Mosca
9) Thomas Draca
10) Jaspreet Singh
11) Syed Naqvi
Hot Picks for CAN vs ITA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Dilpreet Bajwa – Establishing himself as a reliable top-order presence for Canada, the right-handed batter and off-break bowler has recorded 397 runs and 1 wicket in 17 career outings, highlighted by a healthy strike rate exceeding 133. |
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Jon-Jon Smuts – Adding veteran balance to Italy’s lineup, the right-handed batter and left-arm orthodox bowler has compiled 211 runs and taken 4 wickets in 16 matches, offering steady all-round stability following his transition into the squad. |
Top Picks:
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Saad Bin Zafar – Serving Canada as a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, he has accumulated 463 runs and claimed 72 wickets across 65 T20I appearances, consistently leading the bowling unit with control and experience. |
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Wayne Madsen – Featuring for Italy as a right-handed batter, he has delivered 205 runs in seven outings, recently reinforcing his place in the national side with a top score of 61 against Ireland during the 2026 T20 World Cup qualifiers. |
Budget Picks:
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Shreyas Movva – Strengthening Canada’s middle order as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he provides composure, clean stroke play, and dependable glovework during crucial phases of the innings. |
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Grant Stewart – Representing Italy as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he adds useful all-round balance through steady batting contributions and disciplined seam bowling. |
CAN vs ITA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Jonathan Smuts & Dilpreet Bajwa |
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Vice-Captain |
Saad Bin Zafar & Wayne Madsen |
CAN vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Grant Meade
- Batters – Wayne Madsen, Navneet Dhaliwal, Dilpreet Bajwa
- All-rounders – Jonathan Smuts ©, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar (vc), Harry John Manenti
- Bowlers – Dilon Heyliger, Ben Manenti, Jaspreet Singh
CAN vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Grant Meade, Shreyas Movva
- Batters – Wayne Madsen (vc), Dilpreet Bajwa ©
- All-rounders – Jonathan Smuts, Grant Stewart, Nicholas Kirton, Saad Bin Zafar, Harry John Manenti
- Bowlers – Dilon Heyliger, Ben Manenti
CAN vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Zain Naqvi |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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Shivam Sharma |
6.5 credits |
NA |
CAN vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Jonathan Smuts |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Dilpreet Bajwa |
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Punt Picks |
Grant Stewart and Shreyas Movva |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
CAN vs ITA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Canada is expected to win this match.