WI vs ITA Match 37 T20 WC Highlights: WI Won by 42 Runs

West Indies completed an unbeaten group stage with a 42-run victory over Italy at Eden Gardens.

Shai Hope’s captain’s knock of 75 off 46 balls anchored their 165/6 after early setbacks. Italy’s bowlers fought hard, with Ben Manenti and Crishan Kalugamage sharing four wickets between them.

Shamar Joseph then produced a historic all-round performance, becoming the first player to take four wickets and four catches in a T20I. Matthew Forde claimed 3/19 as West Indies bowled Italy out for 123 in 18 overs.

Anthony Mosca’s brief cameo of 19 included two sixes off Akeal Hosein. JJ Smuts top-scored with 24 off 27 balls but lacked support as wickets fell regularly.

Match Details

WI vs ITA Match 37 T20 WC Match Highlights: WI Won by 42 Runs — **Source:** India Today

Detail	Information
Match	West Indies vs Italy, T20 World Cup, Group C
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Result	West Indies won by 42 runs
West Indies	165/6 (20 overs)
Italy	123 (18 overs)
Player of the Match	Shai Hope (75 off 46)
Toss	Italy won and chose to field

First Innings Highlights

Italy made early inroads as Ali Hasan trapped Brandon King lbw for 4, confirmed by review. Thomas Draca dismissed Shimron Hetmyer for 1, caught brilliantly by JJ Smuts at short third man. Captain Shai Hope held the innings together with a composed 75 off 46 balls.

He struck six fours and four sixes, playing the anchor role to perfection. Roston Chase struggled for fluency, scoring 24 off 25 balls before holing out to deep mid-wicket. The pair added 50 runs to stabilize the innings after losing two early wickets.

Rovman Powell departed for 9, caught at deep square leg off Ben Manenti. Sherfane Rutherford provided late impetus with 24 off 15 balls, including crucial boundaries. Matthew Forde smashed 16 off 8 balls with timely hits in the death overs.

Ben Manenti finished with 2/37 while Crishan Kalugamage claimed 2/25 including Hope’s crucial wicket. West Indies managed 165/6, slightly below par on this batting-friendly surface.

First Innings Best Performers

Category	Player	Performance
Best Batsman	Shai Hope	75 runs (46 balls, 6×4, 4×6)
Best Bowler	Crishan Kalugamage	4-0-25-2

Second Innings Highlights

Matthew Forde struck early, bowling Justin Mosca for 2 with a delivery that crashed into the off-stump. Anthony Mosca counterattacked with two massive sixes off Akeal Hosein before the spinner had him caught.

He departed for 19 off 12 balls as Italy slipped to 26/2. JJ Smuts tried to anchor the chase with 24 off 27 balls but struggled for timing. Gudakesh Motie dismissed him, caught at deep backward square leg.

Syed Naqvi fell cheaply to Matthew Forde, caught by Shamar Joseph for 6. Ben Manenti showed some resistance with 26 off 21 balls, including a six and two fours.

Shamar Joseph produced a historic performance, claiming 4/30 while also taking four catches in the field. Grant Stewart launched a brief counterattack with 12 off, 7 of them including a six and a four. He was caught at long-off off Shamar Joseph as wickets tumbled regularly.

Matthew Forde finished with excellent figures of 3/19, complementing Joseph’s heroics. Italy was bowled out for 123 in 18 overs, falling 42 runs short of the target.