Kolkata/IBNS, Feb. 19 -- Shai Hope struck a composed 75 to guide West Indies to 165/5 in 20 overs against a spirited Italy in their final Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Hope, the West Indies skipper, then joined hands with Roston Chase to stabilise the innings after the team slipped to 31/2. The pair stitched together a crucial 64-run partnership for the third wicket, countering the disciplined Italian bowling attack.

Italy's standout performer from their previous match against England, Ben Manenti, provided the breakthrough by dismissing Chase for a cautious 24 off 25 balls. Manenti struck again soon after, removing Rovman Powell to put West Indies under renewed pressure.

However, Sh...