In a stunning display of batting prowess, the Moscato brothers, Justin and Anthony, forged an unbroken 124-run partnership to lead Italy to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group C clash on Monday. This historic win marked Italy’s first points in the tournament after a heavy 73-run defeat to Scotland in their opener.
Nepal, electing to bat first after winning the toss, crumbled to 123 all out in 19.3 overs. Early trouble struck when Kushal Bhurtel fell for 5, leaving them at 8-1. Captain Rohit Paudel and Asif Sheikh steadied the ship with a 41-run stand off 30 balls, but both departed soon after—Paudel for 23 off 14 and Sheikh for 20 off 20.
Deependra Singh and Aarf Sheikh then added 44 runs for the fourth wicket, pushing the score past 100. Deependra scored 17, Aarf 27, and Karan KC remained not out on 18. Italy’s Krishan Kalugamage starred with 3-? wickets, supported by Ben Manenti’s 2.
Chasing a modest target, Italy’s openers Justin Moscato (60* off 44, 4x4s, 3x6s) and Anthony Moscato (62* off 32, 3x4s, 6x6s) demolished the bowling attack in just 12.4 overs. Their aggressive strokeplay left Nepal shell-shocked, propelling Italy to third in Group C while Nepal slumped to the bottom with back-to-back losses following a narrow 4-run defeat to England.
This brotherly masterclass not only avenged Italy’s earlier setback but also set the tone for their campaign, showcasing the depth and firepower in their lineup. Fans are already buzzing about the Moscato duo’s potential to shake up the group stages.