West Indies Triumph Over Italy in T20 World Cup Clash

West Indies defeated Italy by 42 runs to secure a spot in the Super 8s as group toppers in the T20 World Cup. Skipper Shai Hope led with 75 runs, while the bowlers, particularly Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde, decisively took out Italy, securing West Indies' victory.

In a thrilling T20 World Cup encounter, the West Indies outplayed Italy, winning by 42 runs to advance as group toppers. Leading the charge, skipper Shai Hope amassed a critical 75 off 46 balls, guiding his team to 165 for six in their allotted 20 overs.

While Hope excelled with the bat, other top-order batsmen struggled against Italy's disciplined bowling attack. Contributions from Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde in the lower order bolstered the team's total. Italy's standout bowler, Crishan Kalugamage, impressed with figures of 2/25.

On the bowling front, Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde shone for the Caribbean side, dismantling Italy's lineup to dismiss them for 123 in just 18 overs. Their effective combination of pace and accuracy ensured West Indies' comfortable entry into the tournament's next stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)