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Eden Gardens, Premadasa set for epic T20 showdowns

Kolkata/Colombo, Feb 18 (UNI) Wednesday promises one of the most captivating stories of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as debutants Italy face the mighty West Indies at Eden Gardens.
Few predicted that the Azzurri would make such a mark on their first appearance on cricket’s biggest stage. After pulling off a historic win against Nepal and nearly toppling pre-tournament favourites England, Italy have already shown they are fearless, creative, and capable of big moments.
West Indies, undefeated in Group C and boasting explosive stars like Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, and Jason Holder, represent the ultimate test for Italy. With a win probability in their favour, the Caribbean side are heavy favourites, yet cricket fans around the world will be watching closely to see if Italy can rewrite the script.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar congratulates Indian cricket team on T20 World Cup triumph

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