England Beats Italy by 24 Runs, Secures Super Eights Spot in T20 World Cup

• England defeated Italy by 24 runs in Match 29 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
• Harry Brook-led England batted first, setting a target of 203 runs.
• Will Jacks scored an unbeaten 53 off 22 balls, helping England cross the 200-run mark and earning him Player of the Match.
• Italy, chasing 203, managed 178 runs in 20 overs despite Ben Manenti's 60 and Justin Mosca's 43.
• Jofra Archer took two wickets in the first over, dismissing Anthony Mosca and JJ Smuts for ducks.