Mumbai, 12 February 2026 — In a sensational result at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Italy National Cricket Team recorded a historic victory over the Nepal National Cricket Team in their Group C clash at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai today.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Italy produced a dominant performance with both ball and bat to outclass Nepal and secure their first-ever T20 World Cup win.
📊 Match Summary & Scorecard
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Nepal Innings: 123 all out in 19.3 overs — Nepal struggled to build substantial partnerships after losing early wickets, finishing on 123 runs.
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Italy Innings: Italy chased down the target without losing a wicket, finishing 124/0 in just 12.4 overs — a comfortable 10-wicket victory.
Strong batting from Italy’s Mosca brothers powered the chase:
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Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca both scored unbeaten half-centuries, steering the team home with ease.
🎯 Key Highlights
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Italy’s batting unit delivered a clinical performance, completing the chase with 44 balls to spare.
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The victory marked a landmark moment for Italian cricket, registering their maiden win in T20 World Cup history.
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Nepal’s bowlers were unable to make early inroads, and their batting lineup faltered against disciplined bowling from Italy.
This result gives Italy a boost in the early stages of the tournament, while Nepal will regroup as the competition progresses.