West Indies Beat Italy by 42 Runs — 4 Wins From 4, T20 World Cup 2026 Group C
West Indies are absolutely on fire at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — four games, four wins, zero dropped points. The latest victim was Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on February 19, 2026. Shai Hope’s brilliant 75 off 46 balls anchored the batting, and Shamar Joseph’s 4/30 wrapped up Italy’s chase as West Indies won by 42 runs.
West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs. WI scored 165/6 and bowled Italy out for 123 in 18 overs.
Match Info — West Indies vs Italy
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 37th Match, Group C |
| Date | February 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | Italy, elected to field first |
| Result | West Indies won by 42 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope (75 & 2 catches) |
West Indies Batting — Hope Holds it Together
West Indies lost Brandon King cheaply for 4 in the first over, and Shimron Hetmyer fell for just 14. At 31/2 inside 5 overs, Italy had done well to put pressure on early. But Shai Hope was in no mood to let this slip.
Hope batted with control and aggression in equal measure, hitting 7 fours and 6 sixes across his 46-ball knock. Roston Chase gave him solid support with 24, and once Hope fell for 75 in the 16th over, Matthew Forde (16* off 8) and Sherfane Rutherford (24* off 15) pushed West Indies to a competitive 165/6.
West Indies Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Shai Hope (c) | 75 | 46 | 7 | 6 | 163.04 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 14 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Roston Chase | 24 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 96.00 |
| Rovman Powell | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford (NO) | 24 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 160.00 |
| Jason Holder | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Matthew Forde (NO) | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Total | 165/6 | 20 Ov | RR: 8.25 |
165 was not a massive total, but on a day where wickets fell regularly, it proved more than enough. Crishan Kalugamage was Italy’s best bowler with 2/25 from 4 overs.
Italy Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Smuts | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Ali Hasan | 3 | 24 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Thomas Draca | 2 | 22 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Grant Stewart | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Ben Manenti | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Crishan Kalugamage | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
Italy Chase — Brave but Not Enough
Italy showed some fight. JJ Smuts top-scored with 24 and Ben Manenti hit a gutsy 26, but wickets kept tumbling at the wrong moments. The Mosca brothers — Justin and Anthony — both fell inside 3 overs, and from that point Italy were always chasing the game.
Shamar Joseph was devastating — 4 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs, including the key dismissals of Harry Manenti and Grant Stewart when Italy were trying to rebuild. Matthew Forde took 3/19 with clever variations, and Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 2/24 to bowl Italy out for 123 in just 18 overs.
Italy Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Mosca | 2 | 5 | 40.00 |
| Anthony Mosca | 19 | 12 | 158.33 |
| Syed Naqvi | 6 | 10 | 60.00 |
| JJ Smuts | 24 | 27 | 88.88 |
| Harry Manenti (c) | 8 | 10 | 80.00 |
| Ben Manenti | 26 | 21 | 123.80 |
| Grant Stewart | 12 | 7 | 171.42 |
| Crishan Kalugamage (NO) | 2 | 3 | 66.66 |
| Total | 123/10 | 18 Ov | RR: 6.83 |
West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 19 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Jason Holder | 3 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Shamar Joseph | 4 | 30 | 4 | 7.50 |
West Indies used five bowlers confidently and every single one took at least one wicket — a sign of a well-balanced, settled attack heading into the Super 8.
West Indies — 4 Wins From 4, Unstoppable in Group C
Here is how dominant West Indies have been in the group stage:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs England | Won |
| vs Scotland | Won |
| vs Italy | Won |
| vs Nepal | Won |
Four wins, zero losses, maximum points. West Indies enter the Super 8 as one of the most in-form sides in the entire tournament. Their batting has match-winners at every position, and their bowling attack — led by Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde — has been consistently taking 10 wickets in matches rather than relying on just one star.
Check the live Group C points table and Super 8 qualification standings to see exactly where West Indies sit heading into the knockout rounds.
What’s Next for West Indies
West Indies are in Super 8 Group 1 alongside India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Their campaign opens on February 23 against Zimbabwe at Wankhede — a match they will be heavy favourites for. The real tests come against India and South Africa.
For the full Super 8 schedule and all upcoming fixtures, everything is updated and ready. West Indies vs India at Eden Gardens on March 1 is already circled as one of the ties of the round.
Italy, despite the defeat, showed improvement and gave their fans something to cheer about with Ben Manenti’s fighting 26 and Kalugamage’s controlled bowling. They exit the tournament with their heads held reasonably high for a team making their T20 World Cup debut.
For full squad details and team profiles for all Super 8 sides, the teams page has everything.
FAQs
Q: What was the result of West Indies vs Italy at T20 World Cup 2026? West Indies won by 42 runs. WI scored 165/6 and bowled Italy out for 123 in 18 overs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q: Who was Player of the Match in West Indies vs Italy? Shai Hope won Player of the Match for his 75 off 46 balls plus 2 catches behind the stumps.
Q: How many games have West Indies won at T20 World Cup 2026? West Indies have won all 4 group stage matches — beating England, Scotland, Italy, and Nepal — finishing with a perfect record.
Q: Who took the most wickets for West Indies vs Italy? Shamar Joseph was the pick of the bowlers with 4/30 in 4 overs, breaking Italy’s middle order.
Q: Did West Indies qualify for the Super 8? Yes. West Indies qualified from Group C and are in Super 8 Group 1 alongside India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Q: Who top-scored for Italy against West Indies? Ben Manenti top-scored for Italy with 26 off 21 balls, showing fight in a difficult chase.
