Italy won by 10 wickets. Nepal faced Italy in the Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2026-02-12, and the result sent ripples through the tournament.
Nepal’s cricket revolution has captured the imagination of the sport. With a passionate fanbase and talented players like Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal have become a genuine force in Associate cricket and Meanwhile, Italy’s qualification for the T20 World Cup was one of the tournament’s great stories. Powered by players with Italian heritage from across the cricketing world, Italy brought energy and enthusiasm to
Italy produced the goods when it mattered most, overpowering Nepal in a result that shifted the group dynamics. It was a statement victory that announced Italy’s intentions in the tournament. Nepal were left to regroup and recalculate their path forward.
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with a capacity of 33,000, provided a fitting stage for this Group C encounter. The ground has hosted some of cricket’s most memorable moments, and the Mumbai faithful brought the passion and noise that make Indian and Sri Lankan cricket grounds among the most atmospheric in the world.
For fans who caught this match live, the 15:00 IST start time converted to 09:30 GMT for viewers in London, 04:30 EST for the US East Coast, and 20:30 AEDT for Australian fans in Sydney. Check India time for conversions to your local timezone.
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, featured 20 teams competing in 55 matches from February 7 to March 8, 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Every match in this campaign contributed to one of the most compelling T20 World Cups in history.
Italy’s victory over Nepal was one of the most stunning upsets of the group stage. The 10-wicket margin spoke of utter dominance, as Italy’s batters chased down the target without losing a single wicket. For Italian cricket, this was a statement moment on the world stage that validated years of development work across the Italian peninsula. Nepal, normally the stronger Associate nation, were left shell-shocked.
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- What time does Nepal vs Italy start?
- The match starts at 3:00 PM GMT+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2026-02-12. Use the timezone converter above to see it in your local time.
- Where is this match being played?
- Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Capacity: 33,000.
- How can I watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?
- Check your local broadcaster for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 coverage. Popular options include Star Sports and JioCinema (India), Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV (USA/Canada), Fox Sports (Australia), and SuperSport (Africa).