In a historic afternoon at the Wankhede Stadium, debutants Italy clinicaly dismantled Nepal by 10 wickets, securing their first-ever victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. Brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca produced a masterclass in aggressive opening batting, chasing down a target of 124 in just 12.4 overs.
The win is being hailed as a major upset in Group C, especially given Nepal’s narrow four-run loss to defending champions England earlier in the week.
The “Mosca Masterclass”
Chasing a modest total of 124, the Italian openers showed no nerves, racing to 50 runs within the first four overs.
- Anthony Mosca: Smashed 62 off 32 balls*, anchoring the chase with fearless strokeplay.
- Justin Mosca: Contributed a polished 60 off 44 balls*, punishing any width from the Nepalese pacers.
- Record Partnership: Their unbeaten 124-run stand is the highest for Italy in T20 international history.
The Setup: Spinners Strangle Nepal
Earlier in the day, Italy’s decision to bowl first paid immediate dividends. Despite a fighting 27 from Aarif Sheikh and 23 from skipper Rohit Paudel, Nepal struggled to find momentum against a disciplined Italian attack.
- Crishan Kalugamage: The standout bowler, taking 3/18 in his four overs.
- Ben Manenti: Delivered an incredibly tight spell of 2/9, including 18 dot balls, effectively drying up the runs in the middle overs.
- Nepal’s Collapse: Nepal was eventually bowled out for 123 in 19.3 overs, failing to capitalize on the small ground dimensions.
Brief Scores
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
| Nepal | 123 All Out (19.3 ov) | Aarif Sheikh (27), Rohit Paudel (23); Kalugamage (3/18) |
| Italy | 124/0 (12.4 ov) | Anthony Mosca (62), Justin Mosca (60) |
| Result | Italy won by 10 wickets | Player of the Match: Crishan Kalugamage |
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