Brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca produced a sensational unbeaten partnership to chase down Nepal’s modest 123-run target in just 12.4 overs, sealing a landmark win in front of a passionate crowd.
Batting first, Scotland posted a tournament-high 207/4, the first 200-plus total of the competition and the first time an associate nation has crossed the 200-run mark in a Men’s T20 World Cup.
The encounter is being billed as a “date with destiny” for the Azzurri, who are making their maiden appearance in a Men’s World Cup of any format and are the 25th team to debut in the T20 World Cup.
Burns, who had led Italy through the qualification phase, was unable to reach a formal agreement with the federation despite discussions in recent weeks. E
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his congratulations to the Netherlands and Italy after both teams secured qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
