In the T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, England secured a 24-run victory against Italy. Set a challenging target of 203 runs, Italy was bowled out for 178 in their 20 overs. Opening the innings, Justin Mosca contributed 43 runs off 34 balls, striking seven boundaries. His opening partner, Anthony Mosca, fell for a duck on his first ball, while JJ Smith also followed suit with a four-ball duck.
Captain Harry Manenti managed 12 runs from 11 balls, hitting one boundary and a six. Benjamin Manenti was the standout performer for Italy, scoring an impressive 60 runs off just 25 balls, featuring four boundaries and six sixes. Grant Stewart added 45 runs in 23 balls, including two boundaries and five sixes. Marcus Campopiano managed only two runs in six balls before being dismissed, followed by wicketkeeper Gian-Piero Meade, who also went for a duck.
Jaspreet Singh contributed 12 runs off 10 balls, hitting one six, while Ali Hasan fell for another duck off four balls. Crishan Kalugamage was left stranded on zero after facing one delivery.
On the bowling front, England’s Jamie Overton and Sam Curran each took three wickets, while Jofra Archer claimed two. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid each added one wicket to their tally. Liam Dawson did not take any wickets during the match.
Earlier, England opted to bat first and posted a total of 202 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Phil Salt led the charge with 28 runs from 15 balls, including two boundaries and two sixes. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler managed only three runs from four balls.
Jacob Bethell contributed 23 runs off 20 balls, hitting two boundaries and a six. Tom Bathon scored 30 runs from 21 balls, featuring three boundaries and a six. Captain Harry Brook scored 14 runs off nine balls, including one boundary and a six.
Sam Curran chipped in with 25 runs from 19 balls, which included two sixes, while Jamie Overton scored 15 runs from nine balls, marked by one boundary and a six. Will Jacks and Jofra Archer remained unbeaten; Jacks scored a remarkable 53 runs from just 22 balls with three boundaries and four sixes, while Archer added one run from a single ball.
Italy’s Grant Stewart and Crishan Kalugamage took two wickets each, while JJ Smit, Ali Hasan, and Benjamin Manenti each took one. Jaspreet Singh did not claim any wickets in the match against England.