“Controlled yet aggressive batting made chasing the target effortless”
Italy made history in the T20 World Cup with a commanding 10-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Batting first, Nepal struggled to post a competitive total and were bowled out for 123 in 19.3 overs. Rohit Paudel top-scored with 23 runs, while Aarif Sheikh added 27, but Italy’s bowlers were too strong. Crishan Kalugamage took 3 wickets for 18 runs, Ben Manenti grabbed 2, and other bowlers chipped in to keep Nepal under pressure.
Chasing a modest target, Italy’s openers made batting look easy. Anthony Mosca scored an unbeaten 62 off 32 balls, and Justin Mosca added 60 not out. Their unbroken 124-run partnership sealed the win in just 12.4 overs, leaving Italy victorious without losing a wicket.
This win was Italy’s first-ever T20 World Cup victory, showcasing their growing strength in international cricket. It was a complete performance, with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting giving them a memorable triumph.