Italy vs Scotland, T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025: Italy’s Dream Gets Bigger, Just One Step Away From World Cup
Italy’s cricket team has done something very unexpected. After a strong 12-run win against Scotland in an important match, Italy is now very close to qualifying for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This whole tournament has become a dream journey for them where they performed well against strong teams.
Italy Showed Fight in Must-Win Match Against Scotland
The match was played at Sportpark Westvliet where Italy batted first and scored 167 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. Scotland tried to chase the target but could only reach 155 runs for 5 wickets. With this win, Italy has now won their second match in the tournament.
Italy Beat Guernsey Earlier, Match Against Jersey Was Washed Out
In their first match of the tournament, Italy had beaten Guernsey by 7 wickets. Their second match was against Jersey, but it got canceled because of rain. After three matches, Italy has 5 points and a net run rate of +1.722 which is the best in the tournament. They are at the number one spot on the points table.
Italy on Top in Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +1.722 |
| 2 | Jersey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +0.430 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | –0.150 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | –0.029 |
| 5 | Guernsey | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | –1.941 |
Next Match Against Netherlands Will Confirm World Cup Entry
Italy will now play their next match against the Netherlands. Netherlands still have two matches left and have 2 points. But since Italy’s net run rate is very high, if they win the next match then their place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be confirmed.
Italy Has Never Come This Close To World Cup Before
Italy has never qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup before. If they manage to enter the 2026 edition, it will be the biggest moment in their cricket history. Their campaign has become a strong message that they can also stand equal with the big teams of Europe.
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ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Will Be Hosted by India and Sri Lanka
The next ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This will be a great chance for new and growing teams like Italy to show their skills on the world stage. Italy’s steady performance has impressed everyone and if they make it to the World Cup, it will start a new chapter in their cricket future.
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