US EditionItaly on the Cusp of First T20 World Cup Appearance
THE HAGUE, JUL 9 – Italy leads the Europe qualifiers with two wins and a no result, needing just one more victory to secure a spot in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
- Italy defeated Scotland by 12 runs at Sportpark Westvliet, Voorburg on July 9 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Region Final.
- Italy earned this win after posting 167 for six batting first, with Emilio Gay scoring a 21-ball fifty, supported by Harry Manenti's 38 runs and Grant Stewart's unbeaten 44.
- Harry Manenti took five wickets to restrict Scotland to 155 for five, despite their captain Richie Berrington acknowledging Italy's superior bowling.
- Joe Burns, Italy’s captain and former Australian Test opener who switched allegiance last year, praised his team saying, "I am really proud of the boys for this moment."
- Italy leads the points table with five points and can secure their first T20 World Cup 2026 appearance by winning their final group game against the Netherlands on July 11.
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Italy on the cusp of first T20 World Cup appearance
Cricket minnows Italy are on the cusp of sealing their first appearance at the Twenty20 World Cup after stunning Scotland in the European qualifying tournament on Wednesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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