Players from Italy and Nepal walk onto the field at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026. Pics/PTI
Nepal opener Aasif Sheikh gets into position early in the innings, looking to provide stability after Kushal Bhurtel’s brief stay at the crease
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel counterattacks with intent, striking two sixes during his quickfire 23 off 14 balls to lift the scoring momentum
Italy’s bowlers celebrate the breakthrough, as Crishan Kalugamage leads a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Nepal to 123
JJ Smuts and teammates celebrate the wicket of Aarif Sheikh, underlining Italy’s all-round bowling performance that kept Nepal in check
Chasing 124, Italian openers Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca begin confidently, stitching together a fluent partnership
Anthony Mosca raises his bat after a blazing unbeaten 62 off 32 balls, an innings studded with six sixes that accelerates Italy’s chase
Italian players celebrate a commanding 10 wicket win at Wankhede Stadium, a triumph that lifts them to third place in Group C while leaving Nepal winless after two matches
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