Will Jacks’ impressive 53 off 22 balls powered England to a strong 202/7 in 20 overs against Italy in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. England, choosing to bat first, saw Phil Salt and Jos Buttler provide a quick start. Salt’s aggressive 28 off 15 balls was cut short by Ali Hasan, leaving England at 56/2 after the powerplay.
Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton then stabilized the innings, with Bethell scoring 23 off 20 balls before falling to Ben Manenti. Banton added 30 off 21 deliveries, including three fours and a six. Despite pressure at 114/5, a partnership between Jacks and Sam Curran turned the game around, with Jacks notably scoring a rapid half-century in just 21 balls.
Jacks’ dominant performance, featuring four sixes and three boundaries, was crucial as England surged past the 200-run mark. Italy’s bowlers, despite some success, struggled to contain England’s late onslaught, with Jacks leading the charge in the final overs.
