Italy's cricketers have been revelling in plenty of "pinch me" moments during their debut appearance at the T20 World Cup, and now they want more. None of the team were born in Italy and their participation at the T20 World Cup was questioned by some pundits.

Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect. Amid dark times for the country’s storied but ailing soccer team, some salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers after their first-ever qualification for a global tournament.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Anthony Mosca, MAIDEN WIN FOR ITALY IN MEN'S T20 WORLD CUPS! That too, a 10-wicket win. Yorker, around off, Anthony digs it out towards cover. Should have been a dot ball, but it is a misfield as the fielder dives over the ball and it goes through! ITALY WIN BY 10 WICKETS AND 44 BALLS TO SPARE!

Will Jacks said Monday he was proud of finally making a match-winning contribution for England, after they beat Italy by 24 runs to secure a berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Italy earned a momentous maiden cricket win at the T20 World Cup when it stunned Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday. Brothers Anthony and Justin Mosca sealed the victory with an unbeaten stand for 124-0 after Nepal was bowled out for 123 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

India truly shone in their match against Namibia during the 18th Match of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Batting first, India set a formidable target of 209/9 in their 20 overs,