T20 WC: Hope’s 75 powers Windies to 42-run win over Italy, top Group C
West Indies wrapped up Group C with a 42-run win over Italy, led by Shai Hope’s 75 off 46 and a strong bowling effort. They posted 165/6 despite early losses, then bowled Italy out for 123, with Shamar Joseph (4/30), Matthew Forde (3/19) and Gudakesh Motie (2/24) starring. West Indies topped the group unbeaten and carried momentum into the Super Eights.