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West Indies will aim to preserve their unbeaten run and wrap up the group stage with a flawless record when they take on tournament newcomers Italy on Thursday (February 19) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Both teams already know what lies ahead. West Indies, who sit comfortably atop Group C, will travel to Mumbai for the Super 8s, while Italy are set to head back home. Still, there is pride at stake for the debutants. Italy’s emphatic 10-wicket demolition of Nepal proved they are more than mere participants. However, heavy losses in their other fixtures ensured that their maiden World Cup campaign would end in the group phase.
West Indies, meanwhile, have looked dominant throughout the opening round. They began with a 35-run win over Scotland, followed it up by successfully defending 196 against England at the Wankhede, and then crushed Nepal by nine wickets to confirm top spot. With an impressive net run-rate of 1.820, only a dramatic collapse could deny them first place.
Different players have stepped up at different times, reflected in three separate Player of the Match winners across three games. Their success has been built on collective performances — a batting lineup firing in unison and a bowling unit operating with precision and discipline.
Although Italy have shown glimpses of promise, West Indies enter as overwhelming favourites. The two-time champions possess explosive firepower that could prove too much for Italy’s bowling attack on Kolkata’s batting-friendly surface. An upset, while unlikely, would do little to alter the tournament picture — though it would certainly add a remarkable chapter to Italy’s cricketing story.
Squads:
Italy Squad: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca, Wayne Madsen
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
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Both teams already know what lies ahead. West Indies, who sit comfortably atop Group C, will travel to Mumbai for the Super 8s, while Italy are set to head back home. Still, there is pride at stake for the debutants. Italy’s emphatic 10-wicket demolition of Nepal proved they are more than mere participants. However, heavy losses in their other fixtures ensured that their maiden World Cup campaign would end in the group phase.
West Indies, meanwhile, have looked dominant throughout the opening round. They began with a 35-run win over Scotland, followed it up by successfully defending 196 against England at the Wankhede, and then crushed Nepal by nine wickets to confirm top spot. With an impressive net run-rate of 1.820, only a dramatic collapse could deny them first place.
Different players have stepped up at different times, reflected in three separate Player of the Match winners across three games. Their success has been built on collective performances — a batting lineup firing in unison and a bowling unit operating with precision and discipline.
Although Italy have shown glimpses of promise, West Indies enter as overwhelming favourites. The two-time champions possess explosive firepower that could prove too much for Italy’s bowling attack on Kolkata’s batting-friendly surface. An upset, while unlikely, would do little to alter the tournament picture — though it would certainly add a remarkable chapter to Italy’s cricketing story.
Squads:
Italy Squad: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Marcus Campopiano, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca, Wayne Madsen
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
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