US EditionMargins to Mainstream: Italy Complete Their T20 World Cup Qualification Job
ITALY, JUL 11 – Italy secured their first ICC T20 World Cup 2026 berth by finishing second in the Europe qualifiers with a superior net run rate over Jersey, despite losing their final match to the Netherlands.
- Italy has qualified for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka.
- Italy earned this spot by finishing second in the Europe Regional Final, narrowly edging Jersey on net run rate after a close contest.
- Italy posted 134 runs batting first against the Netherlands but lost the match as the Netherlands chased down 135 in 16.2 overs.
- Joe Burns described the group as ‘very surreal’ and ‘emotional’ while emphasizing this qualification as a stepping stone for the team’s future.
- Italy’s qualification highlights the growing competitiveness of associate nations and reflects the ICC’s expanded 20-team format allowing more emerging teams to compete.
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Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time
Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Which two European teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026?
The Dutch finished the at the top of the Europe Regional Final with three wins out of four games. Itay, though, booked its tickets by the barest of margins, keeping Jersey at bay with a better Net Run Rate (NRR).
Italy National Cricket Team Players: Meet The Squad Which Helped Joe Burns and Co Qualify for First-Ever ICC T20 World Cup | 🏏 LatestLY
The European team scripted history by qualifying for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the very first time in their history. This is indeed a massive achievement for Joe Burns and co and is sure to boost cricket in the country. 🏏 Italy National Cricket Team Players: Meet The Squad Which Helped Joe Burns and Co Qualify for First-Ever ICC T20 World Cup.
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