T20 World Cup: West Indies Face Italy in Final Group C Clash at Eden Gardens
Kolkata. The 37th match of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played between West Indies and Italy at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This final match of Group 'C' will start at 11:15 AM.
The West Indies team remains undefeated in this World Cup so far and wants to continue its winning momentum before entering the Super-8 stage. On the other hand, the Italian team wishes to end its first World Cup journey with a memorable victory.
These two teams will face each other for the first time in T20 Internationals.
- West Indies Favored, Italy Hopes for Upset
West Indies has shown fantastic performance in the group stage so far. The team has won all three of its recent matches and is at the top of the Group C points table.
Meanwhile, Italy has managed only one win out of its three matches.
- Expectations from Hetmyer and Captain Hope
Shimron Hetmyer of the Windies is in tremendous form in this World Cup. He has scored 133 runs in 3 innings at a strike rate of 166.25. He is West Indies' highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Captain Shai Hope also returned to form with an unbeaten knock of 61 runs against Nepal in the previous match. Nicholas Pooran has an excellent record at Eden Gardens, having scored 184 runs in 3 matches here.
In bowling, the pair of Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein can trouble the Italian batters. Holder is the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in the tournament, having taken 7 wickets in 3 matches.
- Italy Relies on Mosca and Benjamin Manenti
For Italy, opener Justin Mosca has scored 103 runs and Benjamin Manenti has scored 112 runs. Both will be key players for the team. Manenti's strike rate is 200, which could be a threat to the Windies in the middle order. He is also the team's top run-scorer in the tournament.
On the other hand, Crishnan George is the highest wicket-taker for Italy in the tournament, having taken 5 wickets in 3 matches.
- Pitch and Weather Conditions at Eden Gardens
The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is considered a paradise for batters. Its bounce and pace are very suitable for stroke-playing batsmen. The temperature during the match is likely to be around 29 degrees Celsius, which might feel like 34 degrees due to humidity.
The pitch is flat and hard, which could lead to a rain of runs in the initial overs. However, spinners might also get assistance as the game progresses.
Probable Playing-XI for Both Teams
- West Indies: Brandon King/Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Jaden Seales/Shamar Joseph.
- Italy: Wayne Madsen (Captain), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hassan, Crishnan George, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Ben Manenti.
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