West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs in Match 37 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on February 19, 2026. Italy won the toss and chose to field first.
Shai Hope played the key innings for West Indies and guided them to a strong total. Italy’s bowlers kept things tight for long phases, but Hope’s hitting pushed West Indies to a defendable score.
Italy started the chase with early damage and never fully recovered. Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde kept striking, and West Indies sealed a comfortable win.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Italy vs West Indies, Match 37, Group C |
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | Italy chose to field |
| West Indies score | 165/6 in 20 overs |
| Italy score | 123 all out in 18 overs |
| Result | West Indies won by 42 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope |
Hope Leads West Indies to 165
West Indies lost early wickets, but Shai Hope stayed calm and kept scoring. He found boundaries through the off side and punished loose balls.
Hope scored 75 off 46 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes. Roston Chase added 24, and Sherfane Rutherford finished unbeaten to lift the total.
Italy’s Ben Manenti and Crishan Kalugamage picked two wickets each and stopped West Indies from exploding late. West Indies still reached 165/6, which proved enough.
Top Batting Performances
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | WI | 75 | 46 | 6 | 4 |
| Roston Chase | WI | 24 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Manenti | ITA | 26 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| JJ Smuts | ITA | 24 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
West Indies Bowlers Crush Italy Chase
Italy lost Justin Mosca early, and the chase never settled. Anthony Mosca hit a couple of big shots, but West Indies answered fast with wickets.
JJ Smuts and Ben Manenti tried to rebuild, but Gudakesh Motie removed both and shut the door. Shamar Joseph then ran through the lower order with pace and bounce.
Italy got bowled out for 123 in 18 overs. West Indies defended 165 with control and intensity.
Top Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamar Joseph | WI | 4 | 30 | 4 |
| Matthew Forde | WI | 4 | 19 | 3 |
| Gudakesh Motie | WI | 4 | 24 | 2 |
| Ben Manenti | ITA | 4 | 37 | 2 |
| Crishan Kalugamage | ITA | 4 | 25 | 2 |
Player of the Match: Shai Hope
Shai Hope won Player of the Match for his 75 off 46 balls. His innings gave West Indies a real cushion after early wickets.
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