Moscas star as Italy dismantle Nepal for first World Cup win
Openers seal Italian Job with stunning ten-wicket win in Mumbai
12/02Result
17th Match, Group C (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Mumbai, Feb 12 2026
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![Nepal]( "Nepal")
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![Italy]( "Italy")
124/0 (12.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
12/02Result
17th Match, Group C (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Mumbai, Feb 12 2026
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![Nepal]( "Nepal")
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![Italy]( "Italy")
124/0 (12.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Manenti: Hopefully the game grows big enough in Italy that we can play full-time
Italy's stand-in captain pointed out that 12 of their 15 squad members work outside of cricket
Italy's 'momento storico' stuns Nepal and engulfs Wankhede
Surrounded by thousands of Nepal fans clad in red and blue, Italy powered their way to a historic win they hope will influence a new generation back home
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Italy bowl; Nepal bring in Rajbanshi for Malla
For Italy, Campopiano replaced the injured Madsen and Jaspreet came in for Draca
When he's not tossing legbreaks, Crishan Kalugamage tosses pizza in Lucca
Cricket has never been a casual pursuit for the Negombo-born Kalugamage, who wants to play a role in deepening the sport's roots in Italy
Kushal Bhurtel: Ricky Ponting fan, bodybuilder, avid dishwasher, top-order heartbeat
He dreams of playing against Australia someday, and insists that it can happen at this World Cup
Italy's plan against Nepal - 'Back ourselves, be more brave, take the game on'
Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his side has taken inspiration from the way other associates have pushed higher-ranked teams to the limit at this World Cup
Paudel: Nepal still haven't got the exposure they deserve
"It is important for us to get the experience playing against some of the good teams and testing our skills in front of them"
Preview
Buoyed by strong support, Paudel's Nepal search for two points against Italy
It is not a must-win for either side, but another defeat will drastically reduce their Super Eight chances
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |