Italy’s stand-in captain, Harry Manenti, praised his team’s remarkable 10-wicket triumph over Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Italy achieved their first-ever win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history by chasing down a 124-run target in just 12.4 overs without losing a wicket, courtesy of an unbeaten opening partnership between Justin and Anthony Mosca.
Manenti expressed his delight, stating that the victory was a long-awaited dream for many in Italy and a significant moment for the team. Despite the earlier setback of losing regular captain Wayne Madsen, Manenti commended the team’s resilience and unity in responding to the challenge.
The stand-in captain also highlighted Italy’s effective spin attack, which played a crucial role in limiting Nepal to 123 runs in 19.3 overs. Manenti praised the spinners for their performance and emphasized the team’s control and ability to take wickets consistently throughout the match.
Italy’s Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca set a new T20 World Cup record with an unbeaten partnership of 124 runs, surpassing the previous record held by siblings from Pakistan. Manenti lauded the Mosca brothers for their outstanding performance on the global stage and their dedication to the sport despite facing challenges along the way.
Italy is now set to face England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 16, aiming to advance to the Super 8 stage in their debut T20 World Cup appearance.
