NEP vs ITA Match 17 T20I WC Highlights: ITA Won by 10 Wickets

Italy produced a dominant performance at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets in the 17th Match of Group C at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing a modest 124, Italy sealed the game in just 12.4 overs without losing a wicket. 

The Mosca duo, Justin and Anthony, stole the spotlight with a stunning unbeaten 124-run stand. Earlier, disciplined bowling led by Crishan Kalugamage and Ben Manenti restricted Nepal to 123 in 19.3 overs. It was a statement win for Italy, as they significantly boosted their net run rate.

Nepal vs Italy Match Details

Italy chased down 124 in just 12.4 overs after restricting Nepal to 123 in 19.3 overs at Wankhede Stadium, sealing a dominant 10-wicket win in Group C.

First Innings Highlights (Nepal – 123 All Out)

Nepal started cautiously but lost Kushal Bhurtel early. Rohit Paudel counterattacked with 23 off 14, including two sixes, pushing Nepal to 49/2 in the powerplay. A steady 44-run stand between Dipendra Singh Airee (17) and Aarif Sheikh (27) briefly stabilized the innings. 

However, Crishan Kalugamage struck crucial blows, dismissing Paudel, Airee, and Gulsan Jha. Ben Manenti was exceptional, conceding just 9 runs in his four overs. Nepal collapsed from 100/6 to 123 all out, despite a late unbeaten 18 from Karan KC.

Best Performers – First Innings

Second Innings Highlights (Italy – 124/0)

Italy’s chase was fearless from the start. The Mosca brothers dismantled Nepal’s bowling attack with clean hitting and smart strike rotation. 

Anthony Mosca dominated with 62* off 32 balls, smashing six sixes at a strike rate of 193.75. Justin Mosca played the anchor role, scoring 60* off 44 balls with five fours and three sixes.

Italy raced to 68 in the powerplay and never looked back. Nepal’s key bowlers, including Sandeep Lamichhane, went wicketless as Italy completed the chase comfortably in 12.4 overs.

Best Performers – Second Innings