Italy demonstrated their cricketing skills by winning against Nepal by 10 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, securing their spot in the T20 World Cup 2026.
<p>The Mosca brothers, Justin and Anthony, led Italy to their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match victory. Justin scored 60 runs off 44 balls, while Anthony contributed 62 off just 32 as Italy chased down the target of 124 runs in 12.4 overs. Nepal had shown promise in their previous match against England, but struggled to set a competitive total this time.</p>
<p>For Nepal, Rohit Paudel topped the score chart with 23 runs off 14 balls, followed by Asif Sheikh with 20 runs off 20 balls, and Aarif Sheikh who scored 27 off 24. Meanwhile, Crishan Kalugamage shone with three wickets, and Ben Manenti added two, limiting Nepal to a total of 123 runs.</p>
<h2>Full Scorecard – Nepal vs Italy ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 12</h2>
<p>Italy 124 for 0 (A Mosca 62*, J Mosca 60*) beat Nepal 123 (Kalugamage 3-18) by 10 wickets.</p>
<h2>Match Highlights & Key Moments</h2>
<p>Choosing to chase paid off for Harry Manenti as the Mosca brothers’ unbeaten 124-run partnership and Kalugamage’s excellent bowling silenced their opponents.</p>
<p>Nepal struggled, lacking effective bowling to create substantial chances during the match.</p>
<h2>Player of the Match</h2>
<p>Crishan Kalugamage earned the Player of the Match award for his outstanding figures of 3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs.</p>
<h2>What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026</h2>
<p>This victory is historic for Italy, keeping their tournament hopes alive and adding excitement to Group C.</p>
<p>Nepal’s chances of advancing to the Super 8 stage are diminished after facing defeats in both of their matches.</p>
<h2>FAQs – Yesterday’s Nepal vs Italy ICC T20 World Cup 2026</h2>
<p><strong>Q1</strong>: Who won yesterday’s Nepal vs Italy match?</p>
<p><strong>A1</strong>: Italy won by 10 wickets against Nepal on February 12, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>
<p><strong>Q2</strong>: Who was the Player of the Match?</p>
<p><strong>A2</strong>: Crishan Kalugamage was named the Player of the Match for his impressive spell of 3 for 18.</p>
<p><strong>Q3</strong>: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?</p>
<p><strong>A3</strong>: Italy 124 for 0 (A Mosca 62*, J Mosca 60) - Nepal 123 (Kalugamage 3-18).</p>
<p><strong>Q4</strong>: What’s the next fixture for Nepal and Italy in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?</p>
<p><strong>A4</strong>: Nepal will face the West Indies on February 15 in Mumbai, while Italy will play against England on February 16 at Eden Gardens Stadium.</p>
