Italy claim historic win over NepalAFP, MUMBAI, IndiaItaly have ambitions of hosting top-class cricket from Rome to Milan and Bologna after a historic and emotional first Men’s T20 World Cup victory. The win, in just their second match at their debut T20 World Cup, left some of the Italy players in tears of joy. Italy’s Anthony Mosca celebrates after beating Nepal in their Men’s T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Thursday. “I think you’ve got to appreciate what Italy cricket is bringing to the game, understand that the passion is slightly different with the Italians. Manenti hopes their World Cup exploits would help change the whole face of the sport in the country.

Source: Taipei Times February 13, 2026 17:16 UTC