Benvuento Italy: Azurri make World Cup history, stun Nepal at Wankhede
India Today
T20 World Cup, NEP vs Italy: Italy lit up Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets and chasing down 124 with 44 balls to spare, securing their maiden victory in the history of the tournament.
Brief scores: Italy (124/0 in 12.4 ov) beat Nepal (123 in 20 ov) by 10 wickets in Mumbai in a Group C match.
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Who would have thought Italy’s first World Cup triumph in 2026 would come not on the football field, but at a cricket World Cup? In a year when the Italy football team are in danger of missing the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive edition, their cricket team soared, keeping the national flag flying high on the world stage.
On Thursday, Italy reigned supreme at Wankhede Stadium, claiming their first-ever victory in T20 World Cup history. The Azzurri stunned Nepal by 10 wickets in a dominant Group C clash at the iconic Mumbai venue—a victory that spoke of belief, courage, and sheer determination.
Nepal came in as favourites, riding the high of nearly toppling the 2022 champions England and cheered on by a roaring sea of red. Yet Italy were fearless. They didn’t just win—they dominated, proving to the world that their triumph was no accident. The Azzurri had arrived.
Italy’s journey in the tournament began harshly with a 73-run loss to Scotland, during which skipper Wayne Madsen injured his shoulder. It could have been a setback too heavy to overcome. But instead, Italy embraced a fearless approach, refusing to let adversity define them.
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