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flag Italy won its first ICC T20 World Cup match, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets in a historic debut.

flag Italy achieved a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup match, held at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on February 12, 2026. flag The win marked Italy’s debut in any ICC World Cup format, with openers Justin and Anthony Mosca both scoring centuries in a record-breaking 124-run opening partnership. flag Italy’s bowlers restricted Nepal to 123 for 9, with Crishan Kalugamage taking 3/18. flag The team, composed of players with Australian, English, and South African roots, including former South African cricketer John Smuts, expressed deep emotion, with captain Harry Manenti and coach John Davison highlighting the personal and national significance of the triumph. flag The victory, seen as a breakthrough for Italian cricket, has sparked hopes of increased visibility and development for the sport in Italy, despite challenges ahead against stronger teams.

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