Summary of this article
West Indies beat Italy in their last Group Clash
West Indies enter the Super 8 remaining unbeaten in the tournament
Italy's T20 World Cup debut ended with a loss
West Indies wrapped up their Group C campaign in commanding fashion, maintaining a perfect winning record with a 42-run victory over Italy at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Caribbean side posted a competitive 165/6 in 20 overs, anchored by a brilliant 75-run knock from captain Shai Hope. Hope’s innings was studded with boundaries and kept the scoreboard ticking, giving Windies a defendable total against an Italian bowling attack that fought hard but couldn’t contain the firepower.
Italy’s chase never gathered traction despite a spirited start from the lower middle order. Early breakthroughs from West Indies’ pace battery, including Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph, consistently dented Italy’s hopes, and promising partnerships were invariably cut short. Ben Manenti and JJ Smuts offered some resistance, but regular loss of wickets saw the visitors slip at key moments.
The West Indies bowlers then delivered with precision, bundling Italy out for 123 in 18 overs. Joseph was the standout with a remarkable four-wicket haul, complemented by Forde’s three scalps, as the Caribbean bowlers dominated the middle and death overs to seal the comfort-win.
The victory not only capped an unbeaten group stage for West Indies but also underlined their credentials as serious contenders heading into the Super 8s, while Italy exited the tournament with valuable experience and one historic win earlier in the campaign.
West Indies Vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
West Indies Vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: Weather Forecast
For the West Indies vs Italy match today at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. Current conditions are mostly sunny with a temperature of 29°C, 28% humidity, and a light 4 mph wind from the northeast. While the probability of precipitation is low at 10% for both the day and night, the UV index is moderate at 6.
West Indies Vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
Italy won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies in the Group C clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
West Indies Vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Italy: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, Syed Naqvi, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(w), Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan
West Indies Vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
The West Indies vs Italy match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed online on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
