
On February 12, 2026, Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium witnessed a historic clinical match of cricket, Italy surge to a crushing 10-wicket victory Nepal In game 17 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In what many considered to be a fierce sub-continental battle in Group C, Italy proved their mettle on the global stage, chasing a target of 124 points with such ferocity that fans were left in awe. The victory not only secured vital points for the Azzurri but also sent a chilling message to the rest of the group: Italy are no longer underdogs; they are a force to be reckoned with.
Italy beat Nepal with low score in 2026 T20 World Cup
The evening began with Nepal winning the toss and electing to bat, a decision that initially appeared to be the right one on a surface known for its genuine bounce. However, led by a disciplined Italian bowling unit Ben Mananti (2/9) and clinical Krishan Kalugamachi (3/18), never letting the “Rhino” find their rhythm. The match in Nepal was a story of false starts and failed tactics. Although the skipper scored a spirited 23 runs Rohit Paudel and a belated 18 Karan KCAfterwards, Nepal’s batting line-up collapsed under the constant pressure. They were eventually bowled out for 123 in 19.3 overs, failing to make the most of their quota and leaving their world-class spinners with little to defend.
Brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca blitz to lead Italy to historic win
What followed in the second innings was a batting masterclass. The Mosca brothers began the chase; Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca Turning the Wankhede into their personal playground. From the first goal, it was clear that Italy didn’t just want to win; They want to dominate. The powerplay showcased clean hitting and surgical precision as the pair put up 68 runs in the first six overs to effectively end the match before it was too late.
Justin anchored the round with a superb 60 off 44 balls, displaying a series of classic shots and calculated loft. Anthony, meanwhile, played the role of attacker and tore apart Nepal’s premier spinners Sandeep Ramichan. Antony smashed an explosive 62 runs off just 32 deliveries, including six towering sixes, topping the boundaries with ease. The synergy between the two was evident as they reached the 50-run mark in just 24 balls and reached the century partnership in just 65 balls.
Nepal bowlers, who are usually deadly in such situations, had no answer. Lalit Rajbansh and Gursan Jha Moscas paid dearly as they used the pace of the pitch to their advantage. Italy reached the target of 124/0 in just 12.4 overs, winning with 44 balls remaining. This 10-wicket demolition significantly improved Italy’s net run-rate, making them a serious threat in the knockout stages. As the Italian fans in Mumbai erupted in celebration, it was clear that the Mosca brothers had not just won a match but written a new chapter in Italian cricket history.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Congratulations to the Italian team for winning their first World Cup match. There is so much to learn from Nepal.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 12, 2026
Italy achieves historic victory at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 🏏🔥
Scorecard: https://t.co/f3ntHUJZPS#cricket #NEPvITA #T20World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/JjGOXanuXm
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 12, 2026
Italy beats Nepal with 10 wins 🔥
The Mosca brothers – Sydney-born Italian openers Justin and Anthony – headlined the 2026 T20 WC with a historic victory.Carpenter Anthony 🪚 and PE teacher Justin 🏃♂️ turn passion into pure cricket magic. 👏#T20WC2026 #cricket#NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/p9yUROTHpj
— Lisa Ray | Follow Now (@krish99199) February 12, 2026
🚨 Italy writes history
Wankhede Stadium 🚨⭐ Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets in t20WC ⭐
Brothers J Mosca and A Mosca
Is the star of the Italian team.Their famous victory.
What a wonderful moment for them.
Represent the country in cricket matches.#NEPvsITA #T20World Cup 2026…— JJAY (@jpchordiya_5) February 12, 2026
Warm congratulations to the Italian team @ItalyCricket This is their first win in t20wc. Bowlers do their job by limiting @CricketNep 123. Stunning bowling by Crishan and Benjamin. An absolutely fiery performance by the Mosca Brothers.#T20World Cup 2026 #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/CW3O5Cm4ti
— Raj Vardhan Singh (@IAm_RajVardhan) February 12, 2026
Mosca Brothers play against Nepal today🤜🏼💥🤛🏼
Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets by 44 balls 🗣️
Italy achieved a famous victory for the first time in their history #T20World Cup Won 👏#T20World Cup 2026 #NEPvsITA #nepal #Italy #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/ValUe6TJsX9
— Rakeshchandra Yadav 🇮🇳 (@rakeshchandray2) February 12, 2026
The Mosca Brothers did it all in style! 🇮🇹🔥
Italy beat Nepal by 10 runs to claim their first win at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 👏 #NEPvsITA #T20World Cup 2026 #T20World Cuppic.twitter.com/zUofjqcRoy
— Pahari Pulse (@paharipulse) February 12, 2026
🚨 Italy writes history
Wankhede Stadium 🚨⭐ Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets in t20WC ⭐
Brothers J Mosca and A Mosca
Is the star of the Italian team.Their famous victory.
What a wonderful moment for them.
Represent the country in cricket matches.#NEPvsITA #T20World Cup 2026 pic.twitter.com/BjNroNWyqc— Manakdeep Singh Kharaud (@Iam_MKharaud) February 12, 2026
Italy beat Nepal by 10 wickets to register their first victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Mosca brothers chase down target of 124 runs without losing a wicket#T20World Cup #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/LCkGTY7ksI— Aryan (@chinchat09) February 12, 2026
Mosca Brothers: The Carpenter and the Teacher Destroyed Nepal!
Mumbai Wankhede creates history! Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca have just created a record of 100 runs between brothers for the first time in T20 World Cup history. Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets and chased 124 in just 12.4 overs!
but… pic.twitter.com/UomnVbwLFF
— Rishi Nayak (@SilentThe41134) February 12, 2026
important moment @ItalyCricket won their first @T20World Cup In their first match, Mosca Brothers defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, beating the Nepalese bowlers inside and outside the Wankhede Stadium. #T20World Cup 2026 https://t.co/Y2AcMas9zs
— Shivam Sharma (@OffShivamSharma) February 12, 2026
Brothers Mosca Gioska make Italy 🇮🇹 proud in cricket 🏏 pic.twitter.com/uo4R6l2r3D
– Unfortunately (@Utkala_Kalinga) February 12, 2026
Mosca brothers lead Italy to 10 wins over Nepal! !
History from Italy🇮🇹💥💥💥#T20World Cup 2026pic.twitter.com/RbAEm7S3nv— baddhakist_thelazygenius (@BaddhakistT) February 12, 2026
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