Italy's Anthony Mosca plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Nepal and Italy at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 12, 2026. AFP PICMUMBAI, India: Spinners Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti helped debutants Italy to a historic first win at the cricket T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket hammering of Nepal on Thursday. A nation better known for its football, Italy are cricket minnows and the lowest-ranked side in the 20-team tournament. "I always wanted to help the team to win a match and do my best for my nation, Italy – I'm happy," player of the match Kalugamage said. The win made Italy jump to third and England slip to fourth in the group led by the West Indies.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2026 17:05 UTC