Nepal vs Italy Highlights Today ,12 Feb 2026.In the 17th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, Italy shocked the cricket world by defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. In this match played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Italy not only won the match but also registered its first victory in the history of the World Cup.
Nepal’s batting line-up fails
The Nepal team, which had earlier put up a great fight against England, proved to be a wall of sand in front of the Italian bowlers.
- Total score: The entire Nepali team was bowled out for just 123 runs in 19.3 overs.
- Notable batsmen: Arif Sheikh was the top scorer with 27 runs, while captain Rohit Paudel scored 23 runs.
- Italy’s bowling: Krishan Kalugamagye bowled a devastating 3 for 18, while Ben Menenti took 2 wickets for 9 runs.
Historic victory for Italy
The target of 124 runs was achieved by the Italian openers in just 12.4 overs without any loss.
- Mosca Brothers’ Partnership: Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca put on an unbeaten 124 runs partnership for the Nepali bowlers.
- Aggressive batting: Italy batted at an average of 10 runs per over, putting the Nepali team under complete pressure.
This win has made the situation in Group C interesting, where a novice team like Italy outclassed Nepal.
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