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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- 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...
Times of Oman
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Great opportunity for Oman to showcase depth in T20 format: OC official Joshi
MUSCAT: Oman will take centre stage this October as it plays host to the Asia-East Asia Pacific (EAP) Final 2025, a major qualifier in the road to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Oman Cricket Academy twin-grounds in Al Amerat. The high-stakes tournament from October 8-17 will bring together nine top Associate nations from Asia and the EAP region, all competing for three crucial spots at the global tournament to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026. The ICC's decision at its 2024 AGM to merge the Asia and East Asia-Pacific qualification pathways has elevated the competitiveness of this event. 'The ICC has done a phenomenal job during the 2024 AGM by integrating the Asia and East Asia-Pacific regions into one competitive qualifier,' said Alkesh Joshi, Oman Cricket Treasurer. 'This gives both regions an equitable platform — three spots for nine determined teams — to prove their mettle and qualify for the global showpiece in 2026.' The tournament will take place in two stages: a Group Stage from October 8 to 10, followed by a Super Six Stage from October 12 to 17. The format is straightforward — teams are split into three groups of three, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage. At the end of the Super Six, the top three teams will earn their place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will feature 20 teams. Oman enters the tournament with high hopes, not just as the host but also as a serious contender. 'This is a great opportunity for Oman to showcase our depth in the shorter format,' Joshi emphasised. 'We are the only associate nation from Asia to have participated in three ICC T20 World Cups in the past decade, and our boys are hungry to make it a fourth.' Recent performances have buoyed Oman's confidence, including their win in the Bowl Cup at the Hong Kong Super Sixes 2024 where they defeated several internationally recognized teams. 'The team has been training intensively, and playing at home gives us an added advantage. Familiar conditions, passionate supporters, and strong board backing all combine to boost our confidence,' Joshi said. Warm-up matches will be played between October 3 and 6 across venues in Muscat, helping teams acclimatize and prepare. Fixtures include Oman facing Kuwait and Nepal, while other participating teams like UAE, PNG, Japan, and Samoa will also get valuable match practice. Beyond the cricketing action, Oman Cricket is making concerted efforts to make the event inclusive and celebratory. 'As a board, we are fully committed to providing our players with world-class preparation platforms. We also want this tournament to be a celebration for fans,' said Joshi. 'That's why entry to all matches at Amerat will be free. We invite the community to turn out in numbers and cheer for the team.' Joshi also expressed gratitude to local authorities. He said, 'We sincerely thank the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for their unwavering support in Oman's cricketing journey. Hosting major ICC events elevates Oman's status in the global sporting arena.' 'This tournament is a celebration of associate cricket. Hosting it in Oman proves we are not just participants but contributors to the growth of global cricket,' added the senior Oman Cricket functionary. Warm-Up matches: October 3–6: Oman vs Kuwait, UAE vs PNG, Japan vs Samoa (Oct 3); Malaysia vs Samoa, Oman vs Nepal (Oct 4); UAE vs Japan, Kuwait vs Qatar (Oct 5); Nepal vs Qatar, Malaysia vs PNG (Oct 6). Group stage fixtures: October 8–10: Oman vs Samoa, UAE vs Qatar, Nepal vs Kuwait (Oct 8); Malaysia vs Qatar, Kuwait vs Japan, PNG vs Samoa (Oct 9); UAE vs Malaysia, Nepal vs Japan, Oman vs PNG (Oct 10).
BBC News
11-07-2025
- 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...
Times of Oman
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman set to host ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifier
New Delhi: Oman is set to host the combined ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in October later this year. Nine teams will participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, according to the ICC website. The sub-regional qualifiers from 2024 --Kuwait, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Japan, and Samoa --will join Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the hosts to battle for three spots at next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Of these sides, Oman, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and the UAE have previously featured in the Men's T20 World Cup. The tournament will be a 10-day affair, with a group stage that runs from October 8 to 10. The nine teams are divided into three groups of three, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Six stage, which will be played from October 12 to 17. At the end of the Super Six stage, the top three teams will earn their place in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Group 1 comprises the UAE, Malaysia, and Qatar, while Group 2 features Nepal and Kuwait, along with the East Asia-Pacific region's rising force, Japan. The hosts, Oman, are in Group 3 along with Papua New Guinea and Samoa. The East Asia-Pacific women's path to the T20 World Cup 2026 has also been announced, through their qualifying event set to take place in September. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier will take place from September 9 to 15 and will be staged in Suva, Fiji. The hosts will welcome Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Japan, Samoa, the Cook Islands, and the Philippines for the Qualifier.
United News of India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Warm-up venues confirmed for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Dubai, July 10 (UNI) Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12 2026. While the exact details of the warm-up fixtures are yet to be released, the three venues- that are rich in cricketing pedigree and have played a major role in enhancing the profile of women's cricket in recent times- will all host matches prior to the 10th edition of the T20 World Cup that will be hosted by England and Wales next year. Eight of the 12 teams that will compete in the expanded T20 World Cup have already been determined, with the final four sides to be locked in once the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier has been completed early next year. The 12 sides will battle it out in 33 matches across 24 days and at seven venues in England and Wales in 2026 and all teams will be aiming to match the exploits of New Zealand when the White Ferns won their first T20 World Cup title in Dubai last year. The fixtures and the groups for the T20 World Cup were revealed last month, with England to host Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Birmingham on June 12 ahead of the final at Lord's on July 5. Group 1 features multiple-time champions Australia, 2024 finalists South Africa, Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan, along with two teams from the Global Qualifier. Group 2 includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, former winners West Indies and the other two teams from the Global Qualifier. The seven venues that will be used during the event are Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, Bristol County Ground and Lord's. UNI RKM
