Kolkata/IBNS, Feb. 19 -- West Indies advanced to the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 unbeaten after thrashing tournament debutants Italy by 42 runs in their final Group C match at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

Shamar Joseph and Matthew Forde starred with the ball, claiming four and three wickets respectively to ensure the Group C toppers wrapped up proceedings swiftly.

Shamar Joseph in Italy match of T20 World Cup 2026. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Italy showed brief resistance through Ben Manenti, who had earlier led their counter-attack against England. He looked dangerous again, striking two consecutive boundaries in the 15th over off Joseph and smashing a towering six off Gudakesh Motie in the 16th over.

However, Motie ...