Italy Scripts History: Dominant 10-Wicket Win Over Nepal in T20 World Cup Debut

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News18•12-02-2026, 18:37
Italy Scripts History: Dominant 10-Wicket Win Over Nepal in T20 World Cup Debut
- •Debutants Italy secured their first-ever T20 World Cup win, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets in their second match.
- •The Mosca brothers, Anthony (62* off 32) and Justin (60* off 44), forged an unbeaten 124-run opening stand to chase down 124 with 7.2 overs to spare.
- •Italy's spinners, led by Crishan Kalugamage (3/18) and Ben Manenti (2/9), restricted Nepal to a modest 123 runs.
- •Nepal struggled against disciplined bowling and energetic fielding, with Aarif Sheikh top-scoring with 27.
- •This victory marks a significant turnaround for Italy after their opening defeat to Scotland, showcasing a strong performance on the global stage.
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