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Margins to Mainstream: Italy Complete Their T20 World Cup Qualification Job
ITALY, JUL 11 – Italy secured their first ICC T20 World Cup 2026 berth by finishing second in the Europe qualifiers with a superior net run rate over Jersey, despite losing their final match to the Netherlands.
- On July 11, 2025, Italy's cricket team secured their first-ever T20 World Cup qualification, earning a historic spot in the 2026 tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
- Italy advanced on net run rate after losing to the Netherlands, finishing second in the qualifiers despite their defeat.
- Italy’s team secured wins over Guernsey and Scotland, with a match abandoned due to rain, and key performances from Gay, Manenti, and Stewart, despite their final loss to the Netherlands.
- Italy's qualification expands the 2026 T20 World Cup to 20 teams, with the nation as the last European qualifier, highlighting ICC’s efforts to grow the game globally.
- Italy's qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup marks the ICC's expansion to 20 teams, highlighting efforts to grow associate nations and diversify global cricket.
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ATNItaly qualify for T20 World Cup for first time
Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Which two European teams have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026?
The Dutch finished the at the top of the Europe Regional Final with three wins out of four games. Itay, though, booked its tickets by the barest of margins, keeping Jersey at bay with a better Net Run Rate (NRR).
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The European team scripted history by qualifying for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the very first time in their history. This is indeed a massive achievement for Joe Burns and co and is sure to boost cricket in the country. 🏏 Italy National Cricket Team Players: Meet The Squad Which Helped Joe Burns and Co Qualify for First-Ever ICC T20 World Cup.
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