T20 World Cup: West Indies roll on as Shamar Joseph's four-for sinks Italy
The West Indies kept their undefeated record alive at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a comprehensive win over minnows Italy at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Shivam Dube shines as co-hosts India remain unbeaten at T20 World Cup
Dube struck four fours and six sixes in his knock as the home side posted a total of 193-6 after winning the toss and opting to bat in their final group encounter.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed 34, Tilak Varma scored 31 and Hardik Pandya hit a quick-fire 30 as India eventually went over the 190-run mark.
Netherlands spinner Aryan Dutt, who bowled three overs in the powerplay, was teh best bowler on show for the Europeans with figures of 2-19 in his four overs.
India then took regular wickets in the as the Dutch batters faltered in the run-chase and only reached 176-7 after 20 overs.
Bas de Leede top-scored with 33 off 23 balls but the Netherlands could not cope with the spin of Varun Chakravarthy, who took 3-16 in three overs.
India remain favourites to win the global tournament and kick off their Super Eight stage against South Africa on Sunday.
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