West Indies vs Italy, T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph gave an amazing all-round performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. In the Group C match against Italy, West Indies won by 42 runs. With this, the West Indies team ended the group stage with 4 consecutive wins. This match between West Indies and Italy was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where Shamar Joseph dominated and proved to be the biggest hero of his team's victory.

West Indies put 165 runs on the board

In this match, Italy won the toss and chose to bowl first. At the same time, West Indies, batting first, scored 165 runs in 20 overs. Shay Hope played a brilliant inning of 75 runs in 46 balls, which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford played useful innings of 24 runs unbeaten and Roston Chase played 24 runs. For Italy, Krishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti took maximum 2-2 wickets.

Italy's team collapses in front of Shamar Joseph

Chasing the target, the Italian team was all out for 123 runs in 18 overs, the biggest reason for which was Shamar Joseph. Shamar Joseph gave a total of 30 runs in his 4 over spell and took 4 wickets. He got the chance to bowl last, but he was the bowler taking the most wickets. Not only this, he also took 4 catches in the field and contributed in taking a total of 8 wickets, which completely destroyed Italy's innings. At the same time, this has been seen for the first time in this tournament, when a player has taken 4 catches along with 4 wickets.

Now turn of Super-8 round

West Indies team has been on top in Group C. Now in the Super-8 round it will face the teams of India, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Let us tell you, the West Indies team has won the title of this tournament twice and is now moving forward to achieve it for the third time. Apart from Italy, it has also defeated teams like England, Scotland and Afghanistan in the group stage.

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