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Nepal vs Italy, Match 17 Match Summary

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Nepal vs Italy Scorecard

Match Ended

Match 17, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai , Feb 12, 2026

Nepal

123 (19.3/20)

Italy

124/0 (12.4/20)

Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets

Player of the Match

Crishan Kalugamage

3/18(4)

NEP 123/10

Top Batsmen

Aarif Sheikh

27 (24)

3x4s
0x6s
112.50SR

Rohit Paudel

23 (14)

0x4s
2x6s
164.28SR

Top Bowlers

Crishan Kalugamage

ECON 4.50

OVERS

18/3

R/W

Benjamin Manenti

ECON 2.25

OVERS

9/2

R/W

ITA 124/0

Top Batsmen

Anthony Mosca

62 (32)

3x4s
6x6s
193.75SR

Justin Mosca

60 (44)

5x4s
3x6s
136.36SR

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ECON 12.00

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Another one-sided clash? So morning match goes to Sri Lanka. One sided. Afternoon clash goes to Italy. Historical but one sided. What will the final match of the day yield? It is the host nation India taking on Namibia in Delhi, in the second match for both sides. The contest is scheduled to start at 1.30 pm GMT but our buildup has already begun. Do head over to that matchcentre and have all the fun! ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

Waka Waka aye aye! Let's take a look at the points table, folks. Italy are above England in the table as of now and nope, it isn't football. Let that sink in! Of course, they still have England and West Indies to play but life is all about being in the present, right? Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today, is a gift. That's why it is called as present. The lanes and pubs in Italy would be partying the whole night and they should be! How many bartenders would provide free beers to the public (of course for a limited duration) in celebration of their maiden World Cup win? Celebrate till you can, but recover quickly. Because Italy next meet England on Monday, 16th February, 2026 in an afternoon game (9.30 am GMT) at the Eden Gardens. As far as Nepal are concerned, it is almost the end of the road for them. But they need to maintain their self belief and come back stronger against West Indies, whom they meet in their next clash, on Sunday, 15th February, 2026, in a morning match (5.30 am GMT), again at the Wankhede. Less than 6 months ago, they had defeated the same West Indian side 2-1 in a bilateral series. They need to believe that they can win 3 games in 4 meetings.

The Mosca boys were brilliant - The victorious skipper of Italy, HARRY MANENTI, says that it feels great to win this game. Adds that when they qualified, that was a special moment but goes on to say that they gave their best in this match, showing the world the quality they possess. He adds that the boys were good, and the last few days have been good here in India. Manenti further mentions that the squad spends quality time together and it is important to stay together. He also says that the bowlers bowled really well and managed to take wickets till the end. Lauds the spinners and gives a shout out to some names like JJ Smuts and Crishan Kalugamage, and eventually, the two Mosca brothers for their brilliance with the bat. On being asked about the batting of the two Mosca brothers, Harry says that it feels good to watch them dominate with the bat. Ends by saying that England will be a tough game and so will be West Indies, but hopes that his side finds a way to beat both.

We didn't respect the conditions - The captain of Nepal, ROHIT PAUDEL, honestly admits that Italy outplayed his side. Details that while batting, Nepal missed out. Adds that it was not a 123 all out wicket and his batters messed it up. Rohit goes onto say that it was tough to bat early on but stresses that the team was looking at somewhere around 160-170, and batted very poorly. On being asked to delve further, Paudel bluntly says that Nepal did not respect the conditions. Explains that his batters played a few rash shots and his wicket was the turning point. Adds that Nepal played well in the Powerplay but suddenly things started to change after he got out. On the turnaround factor, both from the high against England, to the low in this match, Paudel says that to lift his team from the England game was not much challenging. Explains that as a team, the players are used to that. But as far as this game was concerned, Rohit says that they are professionals and not turning up for the game was disappointing. Sportingly says that he is not taking any credit from Italy, who played beautifully in this match and that full credit must go to them.

Player of the Match - It won't be a Mosca brother who gets the Player-Of-The-Match award. It is a Sri Lankan born who tosses up pizzas for an earning but tossed Nepal out of this match - CRISHAN KALUGAMAGE - for his wonderful bowling figures of 4-0-18-3. Kalugamage says that he is happy with the win, always wanted to help the team earn victory, and gave his best. He adds that he has worked hard with his coaching staff, and thanks his teammates and the coaching staff for trusting him. He finally speaks in Italian language and motivates his other friends to come and play for Italy.

... THE PRESENTATION ...

The massive collapse - Earlier in the day, Nepal strode out to the middle brimming full of confidence after giving a scare to England around 4 days ago. They were going okay at 93/3 in the 14th over but lost their way totally, losing 7/30 in 35 balls. The Sydney Sixers might be wondering why can't Benjamin Manenti bowl the way he did in this game, in the Big Bash. 4-0-9-2! Benjamin Manenti's opening spell set the tone while Lankan born Crishan Kalugamage ran through the middle order with 3 scalps. But the collapse was more due to poor shot selection, rather than brilliant bowling. Please stay tuned for the presentation...

Tough pill to swallow - Till September 2025, Nepal had never suffered a 10-wicket defeat in T20Is. And now, in a span of say 5-and-some months, they have been dealt with a couple. First, West Indies in Sharjah and here, by Italy, at the Wankhede. Some felt that with this being an afternoon game, the pitch will slow down and assist the spinners but the Nepalese bowlers simply could not get their lines and lengths correct. Not a single bowler could settle or was allowed to settle and pretty quickly, their shoulders started to drop.

Taking the bull by the horns - Well, the Wankhede turned up primarily in blue, with massive support for Nepal but is showing its love for cricket by applauding Italy as well. Such a dominant performance definitely deserves an applause. If Nepal had to win, early wickets were the key, for which, the Powerplay was the lock. Italy took hold of that phase and locked the Powerplay, by hammering 68 runs without losing a wicket. That 6-over phase had 6 fours and 5 sixes - total destruction. In fact, let's do an analogy, shall we? In WWE, there are two legends - Kane and Undertaker - called as the Brothers Of Destruction. Guess the Mosca brothers can be called the same, aye? They set the tone in the Powerplay and did not allow Nepal to come back at all. The Mosca brothers finished with 9 sixes and 8 fours between them, registering the third highest opening stand of this season. They are doing a victory parade around the ground now, along with their other team mates, thanking their loyal supporters in the crowd.

'Oh brother, where art thou? Right in the middle of the Wankhede, partying out.' Nice line by Michael Atherton to sum things up. The Mosca brothers are roaring out their celebrations in the middle, having demolished Nepal. A 124-run unbroken stand in just 76 balls. Elder brother Anthony makes 62, while the younger one Justin makes 60. Almost like backyard cricket - I won't allow you to go too far ahead of me, will always keep a watch over you. It is also Italy's maiden 10-wicket win in T20Is! What a stage to get that.

Over 12.4 : 124/0

2 Runs

012.1
012.2
112.3
112.4

A. Mosca

62 (32)

J. Mosca

60 (44)

D. Airee

3.4-0-24-0

12.4

Dipendra Singh Airee To Anthony Mosca

MAIDEN WIN FOR ITALY IN MEN'S T20 WORLD CUPS! That too, a 10-wicket win. Yorker, around off, Anthony digs it out towards cover. Should have been a dot ball, but it is a misfield as the fielder dives over the ball and it goes through! ITALY WIN BY 10 WICKETS AND 44 BALLS TO SPARE!

12.3

Dipendra Singh Airee To Justin Mosca

Shorter in length, outside off, Justin goes back to punch it through cover-point for a single. SCORES ARE LEVEL!

12.2

Dipendra Singh Airee To Justin Mosca

Outside off, pushed towards mid off.

12.1

Dipendra Singh Airee To Justin Mosca

Full, outside off, Justin Mosca eases this towards short third.

Dipendra Singh Airee to bowl what should be the final over of the match. 3-0-22-0 so far.

Over 12 : 122/0

11 Runs

111.1
111.2
111.3
1 LB 11.4
611.5
111.6

J. Mosca

59 (41)

A. Mosca

61 (31)

K. Bhurtel

2-0-15-0

11.6

Kushal Bhurtel To Justin Mosca

Yes, we will need another over at least. A full toss, on middle, perhaps Justin Mosca is surprised because he actually shows mercy on the ball. Works it through mid-wicket for just one run. 11 from the over, 25 in the last 2!

Right then. 3 runs needed. Will we need the 13th over?

11.5

Kushal Bhurtel To Justin Mosca

SIX! Just 3 runs needed now! Quicker, on middle, Justin Mosca gets down on one knee and plunders it over long on for a biggie.

11.4

Kushal Bhurtel To Anthony Mosca

Fired down the leg side, Anthony misses his flick. The ball goes off his pads towards short fine leg and a leg bye is taken.

11.3

Kushal Bhurtel To Justin Mosca

Shorter, around middle, worked through mid-wicket for a run.

11.2

Kushal Bhurtel To Anthony Mosca

IN THE AIR... SAFE. Outside off, Anthony Mosca looks to go inside out but skews it in the air. Cover and point run back but neither can cover the ball before it touches the ground. Single taken.

11.1

Kushal Bhurtel To Justin Mosca

Short, outside off, Justin Mosca rocks back and cuts it through point for a single.

Last over of the match? You wouldn't bet against it.

Over 11 : 111/0

14 Runs

110.1
010.2
010.3
110.4
610.5
610.6

A. Mosca

60 (29)

J. Mosca

50 (37)

S. Lamichhane

3-0-31-0

10.6

Sandeep Lamichhane To Anthony Mosca

SIX MORE! That was the action replay of the previous shot! Flatter, on middle, Anthony Mosca gets down on one knee and slogs it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands for a biggie again.

10.5

Sandeep Lamichhane To Anthony Mosca

SIX! Fifty up for Anthony Mosca now! The elder one shows the younger one on how to get to a milestone in style. What a spectacle this has been from the Mosca brothers. Flatter, on middle and leg, Anthony Mosca gets low and slogs it effortlessly over the deep mid-wicket fence. Takes his helmet off and shows his name to the crowd. The Wankhede is absolutely loving it! The 100-RUN STAND is up as well!

10.4

Sandeep Lamichhane To Justin Mosca

37-BALL 50 FOR JUSTIN MOSCA! The Italian dugout is up as one, with all smiles. The younger brother gets to the milestone first and gets a pat on the head by his elder brother. Gets there with a gentle push through the covers for a single.

10.3

Sandeep Lamichhane To Justin Mosca

Another dot. That 50 is waiting. Full, around off, Justin comes forward and drives it towards cover.

10.2

Sandeep Lamichhane To Justin Mosca

Quicker ball, pushed through outside off, Justin Mosca slashes but misses. Stays on 49.

10.1

Sandeep Lamichhane To Anthony Mosca

Full, on middle, Anthony Mosca works it through mid on for a single. Moves to 48 (27).

Halfway mark reached. As far as Italy are concerned, destination is also nearly reached. Sandeep Lamichhane comes back for the final rites. 2-0-17-0 so far.

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K. Bhurtel to J. Mosca A. Mosca