Italy, England and T20 World Cup
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Will Jacks plunders 53no from 22 balls as England rally to post 202-7 against Italy; Associate nation threaten upset as Ben Manenti hammers 60 from 25 balls, before England dismiss opponents for 178;
England and Sri Lanka qualify for the Super 8 on Day 10, becoming the fourth and fifth teams to make it to the next stage after South Africa, India and West Indies
England vs Italy Highlights T20 World Cup: Sam Curran claimed three wickets in the last spell to help England avoid a major upset in the T20 World Cup as they reach Super 8s.
In a critical spell at the end, Sam Curran struck three times to calm England's nerves and put an end to Italy's late drive. England secured a hard-fought 24-run victory to secure their spot in the Super 8s,
These are dark times for Italy’s storied but ailing soccer team but salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers
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.
Italy’s national football team have failed to qualify for the past two World Cups. As fraught followers of the Azzurri will be grimly aware, their men’s side must navigate the play-offs in March to avoid missing a third consecutive tournament.
From meeting Mario Balotelli and Paolo Maldini to singing Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran on the bus after their maiden T20 World Cup win, BBC Sport takes a look inside Italy's tournament.