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Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win

World • 3d ago
Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win
**Cricket Miracle: Italy Stuns Nepal in Historic T20 World Cup Upset** In a shocking turn of events at the ongoing T20 World Cup in India, the Italian cricket team has etched its name in history by defeating Nepal by 10 wickets, marking its first-ever win at the tournament. This incredible feat was achieved at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mosca brothers, Anthony and Justin, played a crucial role in Italy's victory, putting on an unbeaten stand of 124 runs for the first wicket. Their aggressive batting saw them hit nine sixes and eight boundaries, leaving the Nepal bowlers in awe. The brothers' outstanding performance sealed the win in just 12.4 overs, with Nepal being bowled out for a mere 123 runs. This historic win marks Italy's second match at a global cricket tournament and its first-ever win. Italy joins the Netherlands as the only two non-British European teams to have claimed a victory in the T20 World Cup. Nepal, which had given England a tough fight just a few days ago, was expected to put up a strong show but was ultimately left stunned by Italy's dominating performance. In another match, Sri Lanka continued its winning streak, crushing Oman by 105 runs. Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka broke his own record for the fastest T20 half-century for the team, scoring 50 runs in just 19 balls. This impressive display, coupled with Kusal Mendis's 61 and Pavan Rathnayake's 60, propelled Sri Lanka to a tournament-best score of 225 runs. Sri Lanka's victory has put the team in a strong position, with two wins from two games. However, the team still has to face its Group B rivals, Australia and Zimbabwe. Oman, on the other hand, struggled to reach a respectable score of 120 runs, despite Mohammad Nadeem's impressive 53 runs off 56 balls, becoming the oldest player to score a half-century in the T20 World Cup history. As the tournament continues, fans are eagerly awaiting to see what's in store for the remaining teams. Can Italy continue its winning streak, or will other teams rise to the challenge? Only time will tell.
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