Italy Beat Nepal by 10 Wickets – Match Report
Italy produced a dominant performance with both ball and bat to defeat Nepal by 10 wickets in the 17th Match, Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai.
Nepal Innings
Batting first, Nepal struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 123 in 19.3 overs. Aarif Sheikh top-scored with 27, while captain Rohit Paudel contributed 23, but regular wickets prevented Nepal from posting a competitive total.
Italy’s bowlers maintained excellent control, with Crishan Kalugamage (3 wickets) and Ben Manenti (2 wickets) leading the attack and ensuring Nepal never accelerated in the middle and death overs.
Italy Chase
Chasing 124, Italy delivered a flawless batting performance, reaching 124/0 in 12.4 overs without losing a wicket.
- Justin Mosca: 60* off 44 balls
- Anthony Mosca: 62* off 32 balls
Their unbeaten opening partnership comfortably guided Italy to a commanding victory with more than seven overs to spare.
Key Turning Points
- Italy bowlers restricted Nepal to a modest total of 123.
- Kalugamage’s three-wicket spell broke Nepal’s middle-order momentum.
- The Mosca brothers’ unbeaten 124-run opening stand sealed the match early.
Match Summary
A clinical bowling display followed by a perfect opening partnership helped Italy secure a comprehensive 10-wicket victory, significantly boosting their net run rate and strengthening their position in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.