T20 WC 2026: Italy Bowl First as West Indies Chase Unbeaten Record at Eden Gardens

Italy will aim to finish their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a positive note when they face West Indies in their final group-stage match on Thursday at Eden Gardens. While the West Indies have already secured qualification for the Super Eight stage with a perfect record, Italy will look to end their maiden campaign with momentum.

The West Indies enter the contest after winning all three of their group matches and will likely use the fixture to fine-tune combinations ahead of their Super Eight opener against Zimbabwe. Italy, meanwhile, have impressed in patches, registering a victory over Nepal and putting up a competitive showing against England. The match offers the European side another opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition.

The fixture is scheduled to be played on Thursday, February 19, with the match set to begin at 11:00 AM IST. Broadcast rights in India are with Star Sports, while viewers in Italy can watch the live telecast on Sky Italia. Streaming of the match will be available in India on the JioHotstar app and website, as per broadcaster information.

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With qualification scenarios already settled for the West Indies, the focus shifts to preparation and performance. For Italy, however, the contest represents a valuable chance to cap their campaign on a high and continue building credibility on the global T20 stage.

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