
Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium witnessed a historic cricket clinic on February 12, 2026. Italy Won a spectacular victory by 10 wickets Nepal in match 17 of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a Group C encounter that many expected to be a tough subcontinental battle, the Italian side proved their mettle on the global stage, chasing down a target of 124 with such ferocity that fans were left completely astonished. The win not only secures vital points for the Azzurri but also sends a shocking message to the rest of the group: Italy are no longer the underdogs; They are a mighty force.
Italy beats Nepal on low score in T20 World Cup 2026 match
The evening began with Nepal winning the toss and electing to bat first, a decision that initially seemed to make sense on a surface that is known for its genuine bounce. However, the Italian bowling unit was led by a disciplined ben manenti (2/9) and clinical chrisan kalugamage (3/18), never allowed the “Rhinos” to find their rhythm. Nepal’s innings was a story of false starts and strategic collapse. Despite the captain’s spirited 23 runs Rohit Paudel and it’s late by 18 Karan KCThe Nepali batting order collapsed due to constant pressure. They were eventually bundled out for 123 in 19.3 overs, failing to utilize their entire quota and leaving their world-class spinners with little chance to defend.
Justin and Anthony Mosca’s brotherly blitzkrieg leads Italy to historic victory
What happened in the second innings was no less than a batting masterclass. Starting the chase, Mosca brothers, Justin Mosca and anthony mosca Turned Wankhede into his personal playground. From the first ball, it was clear that Italy were not just looking to win; They wanted to dominate. The powerplay was a display of clean hitting and surgical precision as the duo scored 68 runs in the first six overs, ending the contest before the dew could even end.
Justin played a brilliant innings of 60* off 44 balls, displaying a series of classic drives and calculated lofts. Meanwhile, Anthony acted as the aggressor and blasted away Nepal’s leading spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. Anthony’s explosive innings of 62 runs off just 32 balls included six sky-high sixes and crossed the boundary with ease. The coordination between the two was amazing, the 50-run mark was reached in just 24 balls and a century partnership was formed in just 65 runs.
Normally in these conditions, such lethal Nepalese bowlers had no answer. Lalit Rajbanshi And Gulsan Jha Costly overs ensued as Moskus used the pace of the pitch to his advantage. Italy achieved the target of 124/0 in just 12.4 overs and won with 44 balls to spare. This 10-wicket demolition has boosted Italy’s net run rate substantially, making them a serious threat for the knockout stage. As Italian fans in Mumbai broke out in celebration, it became clear that the Mosca brothers had not just won a match, they had written a new chapter in Italian cricket history.
See also: Krishan Kalugamage dismissed Deependra Singh Airi with a sharp googly in the Nepal vs Italy match.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Congratulations to Italy for winning their first World Cup match. Much to learn for Nepal.
โ Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 12 February 2026
Italy’s historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Scorecard: https://t.co/f3ntHUJZPS#Cricket #NEPvITA #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/JjGOXanuXm
โ CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 12 February 2026
Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets
The Mosca brothers โ Justin and Anthony, Sydney-born Italy opening batsmen โ are making headlines at the T20 World Cup 2026 with a historic win.Anthony the Carpenter ๐ช and Justin PE Teacher ๐โโ๏ธ are turning passion into pure cricket magic. ๐#T20WC2026 #Cricket#NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/p9yUROTHpj
– Lisa Ray Follow now (@krish99199) 12 February 2026
๐จItaly wrote history
Wankhede Stadium ๐จโญ Italy beats Nepal by 10 wickets in t20WCโญ
Both brothers J Mosca and A Mosca
The stars are for Italy.Famous victory for them.
What a moment it was for him.
Representing the country in cricket.#NEPvsITA #T20WorldCup2026โฆ– JJAY (@jpchordia_5) 12 February 2026
Many congratulations to the Italian team @ItalyCricket For their first win in this t20wc. The bowlers did their job by stopping @cricketnap At 123. Breathtaking bowling by Krishan and Benjamin. A great performance from the Mosca brothers.#T20WorldCup2026 #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/CW3O5Cm4ti
– Raj Vardhan Singh (@IAm_RajVardhan) 12 February 2026
Mosca Brothers vs Nepal today ๐ค๐ผ๐ฅ๐ค๐ผ
Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets with 44 balls remaining
This is a famous win for Italy as they have achieved this feat for the first time #T20WorldCup win ๐#T20WorldCup2026 #NEPvsITA #Nepal #Italy #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/VaUe6TJsX9
– Rakeshchandra Yadav 12 February 2026
The Mosca brothers did it in style! ๐ฎ๐น๐ฅ
Italy sealed their maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win with a stunning 10-wicket win over Nepal. #NEPvsITA #T20WorldCup2026 #T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/zUofjqcRoy
– Pahari Palse (@paharipalse) 12 February 2026
๐จItaly wrote history
Wankhede Stadium ๐จโญ Italy beats Nepal by 10 wickets in t20WCโญ
Both brothers J Mosca and A Mosca
The stars are for Italy.Famous victory for them.
What a moment it was for him.
Representing the country in cricket.#NEPvsITA #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/BjNroNWyqc– Manakdeep Singh Kharaud (@Iam_MKharaud) 12 February 2026
Italy registered its first win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by defeating Nepal by 10 wickets.
Mosca Brothers achieved the target of 124 runs without losing any wicket.#T20WorldCup #NEPvsITA pic.twitter.com/LCkGTY7ksI– Aryan (@chinchat09) 12 February 2026
Mosca Brothers: Carpenters and teachers destroyed Nepal!
Wankhede becomes history in Mumbai! Anthony and Justin Mosca recorded the first 100-run partnership by brothers in T20 World Cup history. Italy defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, chasing 124 runs in just 12.4 overs!
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– Rishi Nayak (@SilentThe41134) 12 February 2026
big moment for @ItalyCricket won my first @T20WorldCup The Mosca Brothers dismantled the Nepali bowlers at the Wankhede Stadium after defeating Nepal by 10 wickets in their first campaign. #T20WorldCup2026 https://t.co/Y2AcMas9zs
– Shivam Sharma (@OffShyamSharma) 12 February 2026
Mosca Chosca brothers make Italy ๐ฎ๐น proud in cricket ๐ pic.twitter.com/uo4R6l2r3D
– Unfortunate (@Utkala_Kalinga) 12 February 2026
Italy wins by 10 wickets against Nepal under the leadership of Mosca Brothers!!
Historical from Italy ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ#T20WorldCup2026pic.twitter.com/RbAEm7S3nv– Baddhakist_thelazygenius (@BaddhakistT) 12 February 2026
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