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Italy Wins the Toss and Elects to Field Against West Indies in Its Last T20 World Cup Game
- On Feb 19, 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Italy captain Harry Manenti won the toss and chose to bowl against West Indies in the teams' final group-stage match.
- Italy elected to bowl to exploit early conditions, Harry Manenti said, aiming for early wickets with the wicket's swing and touch.
- On Feb. 19, 2026, Italy's playing XI included Justin Mosca, Ben Manenti, J.J. Smuts, Grant Stewart, and Italy captain, after Wayne Madsen was ruled out with an injury at Eden Gardens.
- West Indies have already qualified for the Super 8s with three wins and can finish with a perfect record if they win today, and Jason Holder is playing his 300th international match.
- At Eden Gardens, noted for its football culture, Italy's maiden T20 World Cup campaign included a 10-wicket win over Nepal and drew attention for the footballing crossover.
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T20 WC 2026: Italy win toss, choose to bowl first against West Indies at Eden Gardens - The Tribune
Italy captain Harry Manenti won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in both teams' last group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
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Italy wins the toss and elects to field against West Indies in its last T20 World Cup game
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