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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
Italy script history, qualify for T20 World Cup 2026; Netherlands earn a spot as well
The Hague [Netherlands], July 11 (ANI): Italy made history after securing qualification for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, despite losing to the Netherlands at The Hague on Friday. Italy will mark their first appearance in next year's marquee event. Along with Italy, the Netherlands booked their berth in the tournament after gunning a 135-run target with consummate ease to complete a nine-wicket triumph. The final day of the Europe Qualifiers for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup turned into a roller coaster ride. All four sides, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland and Jersey had an opportunity to confirm their presence in the tournament. Scotland, who have featured in the last four editions of the tournament, hoped to qualify, but their hopes ended on a bitter note after a last-ball defeat against Jersey earlier on Friday. In a must-win battle, Jersey crossed the line on the final delivery of the game and pulled off a stunning win by chasing a 134-run target. Even after pulling off a one-wicket heist, Jersey, who were level with Italy on five points, were knocked out of the race due to Italy's superior net run rate. Italy needed to avoid a heavy defeat, which they managed by stretching their defence from 134/7 to 16.2 overs. After opting to bat, Italy lost their opening pair, Justin Mosca and Emilio Gay, within the first three overs. Italy captain Joe Burns hammered 22 before falling in the seventh over, which reduced them to 41/3. Wicketkeeper-batter Marcus Campopiano's cheap dismissal added to Italy's woes as they tottered on 46/4 in the ninth over. Benjamin Manenti's 27-ball 30 and Grant Stewart's 25(16) helped Italy garner 33 runs in the last three overs, which propelled them to 134/7. In reply, the Netherlands were quick off the blocks and hammered 66/0 in the powerplay. Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd's 81-run opening stand ended in the eighth over. Crishan Kalugamage removed Levitt's stay on 34(25), but the Dutch side quickly rebounded after captain Scott Edwards forged an unbeaten 64-run stand for the second wicket to see the Netherlands home. As of now, 15 teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup next year. The Asia EAP qualifier will see three more sides feature in the competition, while two further teams will make it through from the Africa qualifier. Teams qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, USA, West Indies. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Italy qualify for men's T20 World Cup for the first time in history, to play in 2026 edition hosted by India, Sri Lanka
Italy have qualified for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, scripting a landmark moment despite a defeat to the Netherlands in their final qualifier. The side edged out Jersey on net run rate to seal their spot in the tournament, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. Italian players during the European qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup(ICC) Jersey pulled off a stunning upset by beating Scotland in their final game, but it wasn't enough to overturn the NRR deficit. Italy's consistency across the tournament proved decisive, as they held firm in the qualification race and secured a historic berth on cricket's biggest T20 stage. Netherlands, who registered a nine-wicket victory over Italy in their final qualifying match, finished at the top of the standings and secured their way into the 2026 edition. Italy finished second. Italy stunned the cricket world with a sensational upset in the European Qualifiers on July 9, toppling heavyweights Scotland to keep their qualification hopes alive. Up against a historically superior side on the European circuit, Italy rose to the challenge with a fearless performance. Emilio Gay's explosive 21-ball fifty powered them to a competitive 167, setting the tone early. With the ball, it was Harry Manenti who turned the game on its head, claiming all five Scottish wickets; despite their experience, Scotland fell short at 155/5, a result that shook up the group. Italy defeated Guernsey in their opening match, while their game against Jersey was abandoned due to rain. They had remained unbeaten in the qualifiers until their final match against Netherlands. (More to follow…)
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier: Italy stuns Scotland to move closer to qualification
Italy stunned Scotland by 12 runs in its ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Region Final match held at The Hague on Wednesday to move closer to securing qualification for the tournament to be held in India and Sri Lanka early next year. With the win, Italy temporarily leads the points table with two wins and a no result in its three games so far, two ahead of Jersey and Scotland. After winning the toss and opting to bat, opener Emilio Gay scored a 21-ball half-century with able support from Harry Manenti (38 from 38 balls) and a late cameo from Grant Stewart (44 from 27 balls). Opener George Munsey's 61-ball 72 set Scotland on its way in the chase of 168, but Manenti's five-wicket haul restricted Richie Berrington's side to 155 for five at the end of its 20 overs. Italy, led by former Australian Test opener Joe Burns, will take on the Netherlands in its final group game on July 11. The Italians can seal their place in the 2026 World Cup with a win in its final game. If the team fails to add any more points to its tally, its progress will come down to Net Run Rate, with Jersey and Scotland taking on each other in their final game.
India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Italy on cusp of historic T20 World Cup qualification after stunning Scotland
Italy are on the verge of securing their place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after a 12-run victory over Scotland in Match No. 7 of the Europe Region Final, held on Wednesday, July 9 at Sportpark Westvliet in known for their success in football and tennis - with stars like Jannik Sinner - Italy are not considered a cricketing powerhouse. However, they now stand just one outright win away from sealing a historic spot in next year's global to bat first against Scotland, Italy posted a competitive total of 167 for six. Emilio Gay starred with a blistering 50 off just 21 balls, smashing six fours and two sixes before falling to Michael Leask. Harry Manenti anchored the innings with a measured run-a-ball 38, while Grant Stewart provided late impetus with an explosive 44 off 27 balls, including two fours and three reply, Scotland suffered early setbacks, losing Ollie Hairs and Brandon McMullen cheaply. A 105-run stand between George Munsey and Richie Berrington steadied the innings and put Scotland in a strong Manenti turned the game on its head with a brilliant five-wicket haul. The Adelaide Strikers all-rounder finished with figures of 4-0-31-5, as Scotland fell short, ending at 155 for can Italy, Scotland qualify?Italy currently lead the points table in the tournament with five points, ahead of Jersey in second place with three. A win against the Netherlands in their final match would secure Italy a historic first appearance in the senior meanwhile, missed out on automatic qualification for next year's tournament after failing to finish within the required ICC ranking by the June 30 deadline last year. They now face the risk of missing out entirely. To stay in contention for a qualification spot, they must defeat Jersey in their final table - EndsTrending Reel
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Italy on verge of T20 World Cup after stunning Scotland
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final: Italy v ScotlandItaly 167-6 (20:00 overs): Gay 50, Stewart 44; Leask 3-18Scotland 155-5 (20:00): Munsey 72, Berrington 46; Manenti 5-31Italy won by 12 runsScorecard Italy took a major step towards qualifying for the T20 World Cup for the first time with a surprise 12-run victory over Scotland in the win takes the Italians to the top of the five-strong Europe Regional Final group table, with the Scots sitting third behind Jersey after three games each and the hosts in fourth with a match in won the toss in Voorburg, Italy set a total of 167-6 after their 20 overs and, although George Munsey struck an impressive 72, Harry Manenti took all five wickets as the Scots fell short on currently ranked 32 in the world, first competed in T20 World Cup qualifying in 2019 and have finished third on all three occasions since. The Italians face the 15th-ranked Dutch, who will be favourites to defeat winless Guernsey later on Wednesday, in their final game on the same day, Scotland take on Jersey in what is now a must-win game for either to have a chance of qualifying as one of the top two hopes had been delivered a blow without a ball being struck when their opening game against Guernsey was called off by rain, but they then defeated the Dutch by six runs on Italy opener Emilio Gay and Grant Stewart helped Italy post a competitive total, with significant contributions at either end of their innings, against the side 29 places above them in the rankings after they elected to 50, which included two sixes and six fours, came from just 21 balls, while Stewart finished unbeaten on 44 having hit three sixes and two fours in his 27-ball stay at the crease to help his side reaches 167 for six from their full reply, the Scots looked to be on their way when opener Munsey and captain Richie Berrington put on 105 for the third wicket before Munsey fell with 16 balls they were only able to reach 155 for five with Berrington, who plundered three maximums, finishing unbeaten on 46 as Manenti, who had earlier scored a run-a-ball 38 with the bat, took all five wickets for 31 runs.
