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Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Football nation Italy qualify for cricket's T20 World Cup for first time
Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two football World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. The cricketing minnows sealed qualification for the first time ever, sneaking through the European qualifiers despite losing their final match against the Netherlands in a result that suited both teams perfectly. Italy needed only to avoid a heavy defeat to secure their historic spot thanks to a superior net run rate and that is exactly what unfolded. Setting a modest target of 135 for victory, they watched the Dutch cruise home in 16.2 overs, a margin narrow enough to send both teams through to the 2026 tournament. Scotland, veterans of six previous T20 World Cup editions, were the big losers, failing to secure their spot for the 20-team tournament, losing to Jersey who chased down 134 in a last-ball victory. But Scotland also needed Italy to win. The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with five additional qualification spots still up for grabs from Africa and the Asia-East Asian Pacific regions. Qualified teams Sri Lanka (co-hosts) India (co-hosts) Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh England South Africa United States West Indies Ireland New Zealand Pakistan Canada The Netherlands Italy
Reuters
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time
July 11 (Reuters) - Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. The cricketing minnows sealed qualification for the first time ever, sneaking through the European qualifiers despite losing their final match against the Netherlands in a result that suited both teams perfectly. Italy needed only to avoid a heavy defeat to secure their historic spot thanks to a superior net run rate and that is exactly what unfolded. Setting a modest target of 135 for victory, they watched the Dutch cruise home in 16.2 overs, a margin narrow enough to send both teams through to the 2026 tournament. Scotland, veterans of six previous T20 World Cup editions, were the big losers, failing to secure their spot for the 20-team tournament, losing to Jersey who chased down 134 in a last-ball victory. But Scotland also needed Italy to win. The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with five additional qualification spots still up for grabs from Africa and the Asia-East Asian Pacific regions. Sri Lanka (co-hosts), India (co-hosts), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy.
CNA
11-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time
Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday. The cricketing minnows sealed qualification for the first time ever, sneaking through the European qualifiers despite losing their final match against the Netherlands in a result that suited both teams perfectly. Italy needed only to avoid a heavy defeat to secure their historic spot thanks to a superior net run rate and that is exactly what unfolded. Setting a modest target of 135 for victory, they watched the Dutch cruise home in 16.2 overs, a margin narrow enough to send both teams through to the 2026 tournament. Scotland, veterans of six previous T20 World Cup editions, were the big losers, failing to secure their spot for the 20-team tournament, losing to Jersey who chased down 134 in a last-ball victory. But Scotland also needed Italy to win. The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with five additional qualification spots still up for grabs from Africa and the Asia-East Asian Pacific regions. TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR 2026 T20 WORLD CUP Sri Lanka (co-hosts), India (co-hosts), Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy.
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Scotland count cost of missing T20 World Cup
Scotland's chances of reaching a fifth successive T20 World Cup were extinguished by headlines go, it looks highly embarrassing. And as it turned out, the dramatic final-ball loss just added another layer of ignominy since victory over the part-time Channel Islanders would not have been enough been the highest ranked side in the five-team European qualifier in the Netherlands, Scotland finished fourth with a negative time two years ago, the Scots skooshed through as qualifying hosts, winning all six matches in reaching the 2024 T20 World Cup, they equipped themselves well, beating Namibia and Oman and running Australia close after rain interrupted what was a very promising start against England in the what went wrong this time?Scotland have taken down West Indies and Bangladesh at previous T20 World Cups but in The Hague they managed just one win - against the Dutch - losing to Italy, while their opener against Guernsey was washed out."We haven't played well at this tournament," admitted head coach Doug Watson. "It's been pretty frustrating."I know the guys are all disappointed with the performance."We'll have some quiet time now and reflect - and come back stronger."In their three matches, Scotland's highest score was 155-5 - which came in the defeat to Italy, who are going to their first global Italians lost by 155 runs to Scotland in the 2023 qualifier but have added some handy Australians to their squad McMullen was a rising star two years ago but had an average of six from his three innings in the Netherlands. Brad Currie announced his arrival on the international scene at the Edinburgh qualifier with 12 wickets. He took two this time. Scotland prepared with a tri-series in Glasgow last month, playing the Dutch and Nepal twice each, while there were warm-up games against Jersey and Italy in the Netherlands, both of which were Scotland just don't play enough of the format, with three bruising home defeats to Australia their only other action since the last T20 World of fixtures and quality opponents is a familiar refrain for all associate nations though. What are Scotland missing at T20 World Cup? Exposure and financial benefit, to put it very rarely get the opportunity to play full members of the ICC outside global tournaments so qualifying is so allows the Scots to both showcase their ability and test themselves against the best players in the world. It has been said by many Scotland players and coaches that is the only way for them to improve prize money and prestige involved incentivises Scotland's county players - the likes of Lancashire's Michael Jones and Hampshire's Brad Wheal - who did not feature at the qualifier - to play, thus strengthening their the Cricket Scotland organisation, a World Cup - especially one in India - would represent a rare chance to bring in new associate cricket, where money is tight at the best of times, missing an opportunity like this to boost the coffers will hurt.
The Australian
10-07-2025
- 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.
