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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time as Jersey miss out
Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Italy 134-7 (20.0 overs): B Manenti 30; Van der Merwe 3-15 Netherlands 135-1 (20.0 overs): O'Dowd 47*; Kalugamage 1-25 Netherlands won by nine wickets Scorecard; Table Advertisement Italy have qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time despite suffering a nerve-shredding nine-wicket defeat to the Netherlands. The result simultaneously ended Jersey's hopes of progressing to the tournament in India and Sri Lanka next year as the Dutch finished top of the standings at the European Qualifier in The Hague. Italy finished level on five points with the Channel Islanders, who beat Scotland in a last-ball thriller earlier in the day, but secured second spot thanks to a superior net run rate (+0.612) compared to Jersey's (+0.306). The Italians batted first and their 134-7 meant the Netherlands would have to chase down their total in the 15th over for Jersey to qualify. Advertisement That initially appeared unlikely on a pitch which had looked tricky for batting. However, the Dutch made a flying start to the chase as Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd put on 71 for the first wicket in 7.3 overs causing Italian hearts to flutter. Italy's spinners Ben Manenti (0-25) and Crishan Kalugamage (1-25) managed to settle the nerves for the Azzurri during the middle overs as they stemmed the run rate with some tight bowling. Jersey's players watched from the pavilion hoping the Dutch could continue their assault but were left crestfallen when O'Dowd and Scott Edwards could not score the requisite number of runs off Grant Stewart's over. More to follow...
Int'l Cricket Council
5 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Italy and the Netherlands qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Italy won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a competitive 134/7 at the end of their allotted overs. Their top contributors were number six and seven batters, Ben Manenti (30) and Grant Stewart (25), with Roelof van der Merwe the pick of the Netherlands' bowlers, returning a Player of the Match winning three wickets for 15 runs. In reply, openers Max O'Dowd (47 not out) and Michael Levitt (34), put on 71 runs for the opening stand, including 66 runs in the powerplay. Levitt's was the only wicket to fall in the eighth over before captain, Scott Edwards (37 not out), entered the fray, adding a 64-run partnership for the third wicket to get their side to victory and the Men's T20 World Cup. In the other fixture of the day, Jersey beat Scotland for the first time, but their excitement could not last as they received news of Italy confirming their place in the 15th over of their match against the Netherlands. Scotland posted 133/7 in their 20 overs after being put into bat first by Jersey. It was another case of the middle and lower orders to the rescue when they found themselves on 64 for six in the 11th over before Matthew Cross (43 not out) and Mark Watt (28) top scored for their side, securing a respectable total. Harrison Carlyon and Benjamin Ward were the dangermen with the ball in hand with Carlyon taking three wickets for 26 runs and Ward two for 24. Jersey's reply got off to a good start in spite of the early loss of Carlyon for 15 in the third over. Nick Greenwood smashed 49 runs from 36 deliveries to help their side to 81 in the 12th over before he was trapped lbw by Chris Greaves (two for 26). After the fall of Greenwood's wicket, Jersey suffered a batting collapse that saw them lose eight wickets for 48 runs. In the end, they needed five runs from four deliveries and captain Charles Perchard (one not out) and Jake Dunford (four not out) held their nerves to clinch their historic win off the final delivery of the match.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time as Jersey miss out
Men's T20 World Cup Europe QualifierItaly 134-7 (20.0 overs): B Manenti 30; Van der Merwe 3-15Netherlands 135-1 (20.0 overs): O'Dowd 47*; Kalugamage 1-25Netherlands won by nine wickets Scorecard; Table Italy have qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time despite suffering a nerve-shredding nine-wicket defeat to the result simultaneously ended Jersey's hopes of progressing to the tournament in India and Sri Lanka next year as the Dutch finished top of the standings at the European Qualifier in The finished level on five points with the Channel Islanders, who beat Scotland in a last-ball thriller earlier in the day, but secured second spot thanks to a superior net run rate (+0.612) compared to Jersey's (+0.306).The Italians batted first and their 134-7 meant the Netherlands would have to chase down their total in the 15th over for Jersey to initially appeared unlikely on a pitch which had looked tricky for the Dutch made a flying start to the chase as Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd put on 71 for the first wicket in 7.3 overs causing Italian hearts to spinners Ben Manenti (0-25) and Crishan Kalugamage (1-25) managed to settle the nerves for the Azzurri during the middle overs as they stemmed the run rate with some tight players watched from the pavilion hoping the Dutch could continue their assault but were left crestfallen when O'Dowd and Scott Edwards could not score the requisite number of runs off Grant Stewart's over. More to follow...
The Australian
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Cricket: Joe Burns puts Italy on track for first T20 World Cup
Former Australian opener Joe Burns labelled it 'surreal' after leading Italy to within touching distance of a first-ever spot in the T20 World Cup after taking down Scotland. Burns and his plucky Azzurri outfit need a victory over the Netherlands in their final match on Friday at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final to secure a first-ever start in the tournament. They could even qualify with a narrow loss should either Jersey or Scotland win their contest by a big margin. Burns, who played 23 Tests for Australia before switching allegiances and starting a new journey with Italy, was stunned after his team toppled Scotland, an outfit Australia beat by 12 runs at The Hague late last year. 'I am really proud of the boys for this moment,' Burns said. Australian spinner Ben Manenti has helped put Italy on track for a T20 World Cup spot. 'To come and beat Scotland, who are a fantastic team, is a nice reward for sacrifices our players, staff and federation have made. 'Hopefully, this is the stepping stone for a lot to come. It's a very emotional group at the moment. Being on the verge of a World Cup? It's very surreal.' Burns only made eight in his team's total of 6-167. But a bowling outfit including South Australian spinner Ben Manenti and his brother Harry, who took all five Scottish wickets, limited their opponents to 5-155 to lock in the stunning victory The Italians' final match in Voorburg is the last of the tournament, ensuring they will know exactly what's needed to secure a maiden T20 World Cup spot. Next year's T20 World Cup will be played in India.
Perth Now
7 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussies puts Italy on verge of World Cup
Former Australian opener Joe Burns labelled it 'surreal' after leading Italy to within touching distance of a first-ever spot in the T20 World Cup after taking down Scotland. Burns and his plucky Azzurri outfit need a victory over the Netherlands in their final match on Friday at the at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Regional Final to secure in a first-ever start in the tournament. Even a narrow loss could see them qualify should neither Jersey or Scotland win their contest by a big margin. Burns, who played 23 Tests for Australia before switching allegiances and starting a new journey with Italy, was stunned after his team toppled Scotland, an outfit Australia played against late last year with a 12-run win at The Hague. 'I am really proud of the boys for this moment,' Burns said. Australian spinner Ben Manenti has helped put Italy on track for a T20 World Cup spot. Credit: Supplied 'To come and beat Scotland, who are a fantastic team, is a nice reward for sacrifices our players, staff and federation have made. 'Hopefully this is the stepping stone for a lot to come. It's a very emotional group at the moment. Being on the verge of a World Cup? It's very surreal.' Burns only made eight in his team's total of 6-167. But a bowling outfit including South Australian spinner Ben Manenti and his brother Harry, who took all five Scottish wickets, limited their opponents to 5-155 to lock in the stunning victory The Italians final match in Voorburg is the last of the tournament, ensuring they will know exactly what's needed to secure a maiden T20 World Cup spot. Next year's T20 World Cup will be played in India.
