Italy secured their first T20 World Cup win as Anthony Mosca (62) and Justin Mosca (60) led a 10-wicket win over Nepal with 44 balls to spare.
In the 17th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup, Italy crushed Nepal, recording a historic 10-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium. This is their first-ever T20 World Cup win. The bowlers laid the foundation by dismissing Nepal for 123 in 19.3 overs. Crishan Kalugamage starred with 3/18, while Ben Manenti supported him with 2/9. The duo shared five wickets and kept tight control throughout the innings.
For Nepal, Aarif Sheikh top-scored with 27, and captain Rohit Paudel tried to steady the side. However, they struggled to find boundaries and lost momentum under pressure.
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Chasing 124, Italy made the task look effortless. Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca stitched an unbeaten 124-run partnership in just 76 balls. Anthony remained not out on 62*, while Justin finished unbeaten on 60*. Italy reached the target with 44 balls to spare and without losing a wicket.
Congratulations to Italy for winning the first World Cup game. So much learning for Nepal.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 12, 2026
First cricket World Cup for Italy and first win for them, against a team ranked ten places above them too. Italy have done this in a comprehensive manner by 10 wkts. Most significant win of this #ICCMensT20WorldCup so far. Well done Italy💪🏽.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) February 12, 2026
Nepal fans will be disappointed. From a heartbreak match against Eng to heartache match this against Italy. Consistency will be the biggest challenge amongst the associate nations and that is why this World Cup will teach them a lot about themselves. #Nepal #WorldCup2026
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) February 12, 2026
Up the ALZURRI!
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) February 12, 2026
Great result for Italy and @waynemadders77 #WorldCup2026
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