Italy struck early to put the West Indies under pressure in a gripping contest. Removing two top-order batters inside the powerplay. Tight lines from the seamers and sharp fielding in the ring disrupted the Caribbean side’s rhythm, forcing a cautious rebuild after a brisk start. The new-ball pair extracted movement off the surface, while disciplined lengths ensured the scoring rate never truly settled in the opening overs, with fans tracking every moment on tigerexch vip.
Three big games at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday as teams look to enter the Super Eights phase with momentum. West Indies will put their unbeaten streak on the line when they take on Italy in Kolkata. Sri Lanka also get the chance to continue their winning form when they battle Zimbabwe in an enticing clash in Colombo.
The final match on Thursday sees Afghanistan play Canada in Chennai. With both teams looking to finish their campaign on a high.
Afghanistan v Canada | Feel The Thrill | T20WC 2026
Afghanistan’s top class bowling attack takes on Canada’s young guns in a thrilling contest in Chennai
West Indies v Italy
Scorecard
West Indies will be looking to wrap up the group stage unbeaten. As they take on Italy at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Italy won the toss and elected to field.
Shai Hope has done bulk of the scoring as West Indies end powerplay on 48/2. Ali Hasan gave Italy the breakthrough, inducing a faint edge off Brandon King.
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Italy: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, Syed Naqvi, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (c), Benjamin Manenti, Grant Stewart, Gian-Piero Meade (wk), Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan
West Indies v Italy | Feel The Thrill | T20WC 2026
West Indies look to head into the Super 8 on a positive note while Italy aim. To notch up another win at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. ICC Digital Insider Nikhil Uttamchandani breaks down an enticing clash in Kolkata.