England delivered a dominant batting effort to pile up 202 for seven in their allotted overs, laying the foundation for a high-scoring clash in T20 World Cup 2026. An early setback saw Jos Buttler dismissed cheaply, but Philip Salt and Jacob Bethell rebuilt quickly with a lively stand that steadied the innings. Tom Banton maintained momentum with a fluent 30, while Harry Brook’s brisk cameo kept the scoring rate strong. The middle order then shifted gears brilliantly in the closing overs, punishing wayward bowling and driving the total past the 200-run barrier with authority today.

Italy’s reply began in disastrous fashion as two wickets fell in the opening over, immediately putting them behind the chase. Justin Mosca responded with an assertive 43, rebuilding alongside skipper Harry Manenti to restore belief. The momentum swung dramatically when Ben Manenti unleashed a breathtaking counterattack, hammering 60 from only 25 balls and clearing the ropes repeatedly. His assault reduced the required rate and briefly rattled England, shifting pressure during the middle overs and raising hopes of an unlikely turnaround. Crowd energy soared as boundaries kept flowing under bright lights.

Control returned to England once Mosca departed, a dismissal that triggered a steady slide and halted Italy’s progress. Grant Stewart tried to revive the pursuit with a spirited 45, yet wickets continued to tumble as the asking rate climbed sharply. Jamie Overton’s superb spell of three for 18 and Sam Curran’s matching return dismantled the lower order efficiently. Earlier, Will Jacks’ explosive unbeaten 53 off 22 deliveries in the final overs had lifted England to a daunting total, a late surge that ultimately proved decisive in sealing a convincing victory.

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