Italy Rewrite History, Register Third-Highest T20 WC Powerplay Score Among Associate Nations

Italy shatters record book (Source: @CricketCrafter0/x.com)

As the ongoing T20 World Cup is turning pages, the thrills are going higher with almost every ball. As the big names are always hailed, the T20 World Cup’s newest debutant, Italy, is thriving with their excellence.

While chasing down a total of 124 against Nepal, the team touched a thrilling milestone. By scoring 68 runs in the first six overs, they posted the third-highest powerplay total by an associate nation in T20 World Cup history.

Italy make T20 history with explosive powerplay hitting

For every cricket-playing nation, stepping into the big stage of the T20 World Cup is a dream, and the first-ever World Cup season becomes a forever memorable thing. Italy is living the dream as they made their T20 World Cup debut in the ongoing season. Even though the first match ended in heartbreak, they created history only in their second outing.

Facing Nepal in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2026, the Italian bowlers showcased their firepower, but the record-breaking moment came in the second innings. After Nepal ended their innings in just 123 runs, Italy needed just 124 runs to register their first-ever victory, and achieved the feat along with a stunning milestone.

As Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca came to open the innings, the opponent bowlers faced the heat. Since the very first delivery, they smashed the ball all over the ground, piling up runs on the board quickly.

In the power play, they scored 68 runs, without losing a single wicket. With that, they scored the third-highest power-play score by an associate nation in the T20 World Cup history. Achieving such a milestone in just their second match, they left the cricketing world in completly awe of their brilliance.

Highest Powerplay Scores by Associate Nations in the T20 World Cup

Mosca duo smashes another milestone, joins the elite club

The day probably belonged to the Italian batters as they secured another thrilling milestone. As they came down to chase, the Nepal bowlers failed to secure a single wicket as Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca led the team to their first-ever win in the tournament.

As they put together a sublime, unbeaten 124-run opening partnership, Italy earned a spot on the elite list. With that exceptional stand, they stitched the third 100+ run opening stand as an associate nation in the T20 World Cup.

100-Plus Opening Stand by Associate Team In T20 World Cup

Italy pull off a jaw-dropping victory against Nepal

In their second encounter against Nepal, Italy looked sharp right from the start. While bowling first, the Italian bowlers tightened their grips as the opponent batters faced the heat. After Ali Hasan marked the first bowler, other bowlers kept the domination alive.

Crishan Kalugamage took three wickets, while Ben Manenti claimed two crucial scalps, giving away just nine runs. With that, they restricted Nepal to just 123 runs. Italy’s chase was a treat as the Mosca duo dominated from start to finish, sealing a stunning 10-wicket win.