India, Feb. 20 -- Shai Hope's second consecutive fifty and a disciplined performance by bowlers powered West Indies to a comfortable 42-run victory over Italy, signing off their Group C campaign in the T20 World Cup in style Thursday. Despite a shaky batting performance, the Caribbean pace and spin attack clicked in unison, ensuring a winning momentum heading into the Super Eights.

Set a target of 166, Italy were bowled out for 123 in 18 overs, with Matthew Forde (3/19), Shamar Joseph (4/30) and Gudakesh Motie (2/24) doing the bulk of the damage with the ball for the West Indies. Skipper Hope slammed a 46-ball 75 to guide West Indies to 165/6 after Italy opted to field.

Hope's fluent knock with six fours and four sixes held the innings ...