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Italy Wins the Toss and Elects to Field Against West Indies in Its Last T20 World Cup Game
Italy chose to bowl first to exploit early conditions against West Indies, who aim to finish group stage unbeaten with three consecutive wins, tournament officials said.
- At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Italy won the toss and elected to bowl on Feb. 19, 2026, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final group match against West Indies.
- West Indies kept their unchanged playing eleven to preserve momentum, while Italy, playing its first major ICC event with Harry Manenti leading after Wayne Madsen's injury, aims to use early swing, Manenti said.
- The matchday XIs include West Indies players and Italy players, with Jason Holder marking his 300th international match for West Indies at Eden Gardens.
- West Indies, already qualified for the Super 8s, can finish unbeaten, while Italy, on a maiden T20 World Cup campaign and already out of Super 8 contention, seek a positive end.
- The Eden Gardens setting highlights a sporting crossover for footballing nations as Italy appears in cricket's global event while West Indies, twice T20 World Cup winners, show strong form.
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