NEP vs ITA Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026:Italy have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Nepal in the crucial Group-stage match of T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Stay tuned for all live updates from the match.
Nepal vs Italy Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup 2026:1. Toss Update: Italy won the toss and elected to bowl first.2. Nepal Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi3. Italy Playing XI: Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan4. Nepal are playing Italy in match 17 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 today at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.5. Nepal will try to win their first game of the edition against Italy after suffering a narrow defeat to England.6. Italy had a rough start to their historic T20 World Cup campaign against Scotland, losing by 73 runs at Eden Gardens.
Before we get going, Rohit Paudel and Harry Manenti lead their respective sides out for the national anthems. It will be Italy's first, followed by that of Nepal.
Italy (Playing XI) - Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti (C), Benjamin Manenti, Marcus Campopiano (In for Wayne Madsen), Grant Stewart, Gian-Piero Meade (WK), Jaspreet Singh (In for Thomas Draca), Crishan Kalugamage, and Ali Hasan.
Nepal (Playing XI) - Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Lalit Rajbanshi (In for Sher Malla).
The skipper of Nepal - Rohit Paudel says that they would have bowled first as well. Adds that they will look to make the most of the wicket, which is the same one that they played on last time, and believes it will turn in the second innings. Mentions that it is a privilege to play all games at the same venue, and they know the Asian conditions well. Feels that they need to be more clinical in all departments of the game and applauds the fans who support them so well.
The captain of Italy - Harry Manenti feels there is a bit of moisture in the wicket, and they want to make the most of it. Mentions they want to utilise the new ball up front. He admits there were some nerves in the opening game and that a few things went against them. Believes that losing their skipper, Wayne Madsen, was the turning point. Harry acknowledges that they are up against teams ranked well above them, but says the side strongly believes in its own abilities. He adds that it is pretty exciting to be here and competing against some impressive sides, with Nepal being one of them. Shares that it is a privilege to lead Italy. Informs that Marcus Campopiano comes into the side, who has played a lot of cricket for Italy. Also informs that Thomas Draca misses out, and Jaspreet Singh comes in for him.
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