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Italy vs United Arab Emirates, Match 15 Match Summary

ITA vs UAE, 2026 - T20 Summary

Italy vs United Arab Emirates Scorecard
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Match 15, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , Feb 06, 2026
Italy Italy
193/7 (20.0/20)
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
81 (18.2/20)
Italy beat United Arab Emirates by 112 runs
ITA 193/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/116139-anthony-joseph-mosca-playerprofile>Anthony Mosca</a>
Anthony Mosca
56 (22)
  • 5x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 254.54SR
<a href=/cricket/players/116140-justin-mosca-playerprofile>Justin Mosca</a>
Justin Mosca
48 (36)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 133.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Junaid Siddique
ECON 8.00
4
OVERS
32/3
R/W
Bowler
Simranjeet Singh
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/1
R/W
UAE 81/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/120811-muhammad-farooq-playerprofile>Muhammad Farooq</a>
Muhammad Farooq
23 (25)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 92SR
<a href=/cricket/players/123349-muhammad-zohaib-playerprofile>Muhammad Zohaib</a>
Muhammad Zohaib
16 (22)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 72.72SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Grant Stewart
ECON 3.50
2
OVERS
7/3
R/W
Bowler
Crishan Kalugamage
ECON 4.50
4
OVERS
18/3
R/W
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That's all from this game! Italy have secured a massive 112-run victory, gaining crucial momentum just as the World Cup is set to begin. The tournament kicks off this Saturday, February 7th, starting with Pakistan facing the Netherlands at 5.30 am GMT, followed by West Indies taking on Scotland, and concluding with India against the USA. Be sure to tune in early for the toss and team news. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Italy's dominance with the bat - Italy finished their innings at 193/7, powered by a dominant 81-run opening stand between the Mosca brothers, with Anthony Mosca blasting a rapid 56 and Justin Mosca adding 48. While Italy looked set to breach the 200-run mark, UAE fought back through Simranjeet Singh's economical spell (1/20) and a brilliant final over from Junaid Siddique. Siddique was the pick of the bowlers (3/32), taking three wickets and conceding just five runs in the 20th over to effectively apply the brakes on Italy's scoring.
United Arab Emirates will look to leave this behind - UAE were skittled out for a paltry 81 in 18.2 overs. It was a clinical all-round display that ticked every box for the Italians just before the World Cup opener. For UAE, the batting capitulation will be a major cause for concern, but for Italy, this commanding win provides the perfect injection of momentum as they head into the main draw with sky-high confidence.
A dominating performance from Italy! The UAE chase never got out of first gear and quickly turned into a procession. The Italian bowling unit was relentless, with Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage ripping the heart out of the UAE batting lineup. Stewart was particularly destructive upfront, scalping 3 wickets for just 7 runs, while Kalugamage spun a web around the middle order with his 3 wickets to stifle any hope of a recovery. Only Muhammad Farooq offered any semblance of resistance with his 23 runs, but he lacked support as the pressure of the asking rate forced errors from the other end.
18.2
W
JJ Smuts To Muhammad Farooq OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! JJ Smuts finishes the job. Flatter, outside off, Muhammad Farooq stays back and looks to loft it. Gets an outside edge as the ball lobs towards backward point. Justin Mosca moves to his right and takes a fine catch. Italy beat United Arab Emirates by 112 runs!
18.1
0
JJ Smuts To Muhammad Farooq
Flatter, outside off, Muhammad Farooq swings hard but misses.
Over 18 : 81/9
6 Runs
  • 1 LB 17.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
M. Farooq
23 (23)
S. Singh
1 (9)
B. Manenti
2-1-5-1
17.6
1
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Farooq
Keeps it on off, Muhammad Farooq taps it to cover for a single.
17.5
4
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Farooq
FOUR! Well played! Full, on off, Muhammad Farooq moves forward and lofts it down the ground. The misfield results in a boundary.
17.4
0
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Farooq
Quicker, on leg, Muhammad Farooq taps it to the cover fielder.
17.3
0
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Farooq
Short, on off, Muhammad Farooq eases it to mid on.
17.2
0
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Farooq
Nice and full, on off, Muhammad Farooq blocks it back to the bowler.
17.1
lb
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Flatter, down leg, Simranjeet Singh looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls fine. They collect a leg bye.
Over 17 : 75/9
9 Runs
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 316.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
S. Singh
1 (8)
M. Farooq
18 (18)
T. Draca
4-0-25-0
16.6
1
Thomas Draca To Simranjeet Singh
Too full, outside off, Simranjeet Singh drives it through covers for a single.
16.5
0
Thomas Draca To Simranjeet Singh
A low full toss, on off, Simranjeet Singh blocks it to mid off.
16.4
0
Thomas Draca To Simranjeet Singh
Short, outside off, Simranjeet Singh leaves it alone.
16.4
wd
Thomas Draca To Simranjeet Singh
Wide! Short, way outside off, Simranjeet Singh leaves. Wided.
16.3
3
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Farooq
Keeps it full, on off, Muhammad Farooq chips it over extra cover for three runs.
16.2
0
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Farooq
Full, on leg, Muhammad Farooq flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. He denies for a single.
16.1
4
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Farooq
FOUR! Nicely played! Short and wide, Muhammad Farooq stays back and slaps it over backward point for a boundary.
Over 16 : 66/9
0 Runs
  • W 15.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
S. Singh
0 (5)
M. Farooq
11 (15)
B. Manenti
1-1-0-1
15.6
0
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Short and wide, Simranjeet Singh tries to play at it but misses.
15.5
0
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Short, down leg, Simranjeet Singh looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.
15.4
0
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Quicker, down leg, Simranjeet Singh flicks it to mid on.
15.3
0
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Tossed up, on off, Simranjeet Singh blocks it back again.
15.2
0
Benjamin Manenti To Simranjeet Singh
Short, on off, Simranjeet Singh blocks it back to the bowler.
Benjamin Manenti strikes on his very first ball. United Arab Emirates are down to their last wicket now. Simranjeet Singh is the last man in.
15.1
W
Benjamin Manenti To Muhammad Zohaib OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Benjamin Manenti strikes. United Arab Emirates are nine down now. Flatter, on middle and leg, Muhammad Zohaib stays back and looks to block it but misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. United Arab Emirates are down to their last wicket. What a performance this has been from Italy.
Over 15 : 66/8
4 Runs
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
M. Zohaib
16 (21)
M. Farooq
11 (15)
T. Draca
3-0-16-0
14.6
1
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Zohaib
Hard length, on leg, Muhammad Zohaib tucks it to square leg for a run.
14.5
1
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Farooq
Much fuller, on off, Muhammad Farooq taps it to mid on for a quick single.
14.4
1
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Zohaib
Hard length, on off, Muhammad Zohaib tucks it to mid on for a quick single.
14.3
0
Thomas Draca To Muhammad Zohaib
Short, on off, Muhammad Zohaib leaves it alone.
Full Commentary
18 OV
6 Runs
B. Manenti to S. Singh M. Farooq
  • 1 LB 17.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
9 Runs
T. Draca to M. Farooq S. Singh
  • 416.1
  • 016.2
  • 316.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
0 Runs
B. Manenti to M. Zohaib S. Singh
  • W 15.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
4 Runs
T. Draca to M. Zohaib M. Farooq
  • 1 WD 14.1
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
5 Runs
C. Kalugamage to M. Zohaib M. Farooq
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
7 Runs
H. Manenti to M. Zohaib M. Farooq
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
C. Kalugamage to M. Farooq M. Zohaib
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
T. Draca to M. Farooq M. Zohaib
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 210.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
6 Runs
C. Kalugamage to A. Sharma M. Farooq M. Zohaib
  • 09.1
  • W 9.2
  • 09.3
  • 5 WD 9.4
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
7 Runs
T. Draca to A. Sharma M. Zohaib
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 1 WD 8.1
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
3 Runs
C. Kalugamage to A. Sharma M. Arfan D. Parashar
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • W 7.4
  • 07.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
4 Runs
JJ Smuts to M. Arfan A. Sharma
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
1 Runs
A. Hasan to H. Kaushik M. Arfan
  • 05.1
  • W 5.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
5 Runs
G. Stewart to M. Kumar H. Kaushik A. Sharma
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
5 Runs
A. Hasan to M. Kumar
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 23.3
  • 23.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
2 Runs
G. Stewart to A. Sharafu S. Khan M. Kumar A. Sharma
  • W 2.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 02.2
  • W 2.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
A. Hasan to A. Sharma A. Sharafu
  • 01.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 1 WD 1.6
  • 11.6
1 OV
5 Runs
JJ Smuts to A. Sharma M. Waseem A. Sharafu
  • 10.1
  • W 0.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Italy beat United Arab Emirates by 112 runs
  • Umpire Alex Wharf (ENG), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Gazi Sohel (BAN)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
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