T20 World Cup: Pizzeria activist Krishan Kalugamage, Mosca brothers lead Italy to first ever World Cup win, 10-wicket win against Nepal
When Anthony Moska dug a yorker-length ball from Dipendra Singh Ari in the 13th over and ran for the single that sealed it, he threw both arms into the sky of Mumbai. Then a roar was heard. E. At the other end, his brother Justin was waiting. The hug was immediate. Soon there were tears.
Italy had silenced the Nepali-heavy crowd and created history – 10-wicket win over Nepal Group C , and their first win in the World Cup. Margin was strong. Performance, clinical. And at its heart were three men who wrote an evening in Italian cricket and so on.
Pursuing 124 runs, the Mosca brothers scored h Trivialized the target in 12.4 overs. Justin, who is three years younger by profession and a physical education teacher, set the tone. Powerplay was a massacre – 50 runs in four overs because he had Torn up fast bowlers and spinners alike, drive, pull and loft with fearless intent.
Justin, who grew up in Sydney with Anthon yes, never fulfilled his ambitions to become a professional ा।
“I never aspired to play professional cricket in Australia. I studied for a teaching degree and was in university, so it was hard for me to pursue cricket. I love cricket for the competitive side and the team aspect, which is why I love playing with these boys, ”he told The Indian Express.
On Thursday, hanging in the balance with Italy, he He produced perhaps the best innings of his life as the evening sun set over Mumbai.
At the other end stood Anthony, a carpenter and a builder for 12 years, Matt ching his brother for a stroke. Sixes were flowing on both sides of the wicket. Nepalese bowlers looked for control but found none. Italy were 68/0 after six overs, the competition decided effectively.
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“There were definitely some tears in the boys' eyes. It meant a lot, especi for two Mosca brothers – It was unprecedented to chase 100 at once. We were also excellent in this area. In our first game, nothing went our way. Today, everything happened. But it was because we shed instead of being temporary Durr played cricket as we did in our first World Cup match (against Scotland). Seeing AJ Mosca in tears reveals what it means. You don't often see players crying on the group stage Victory – but that's what the Italians bring, "said Acting Captain Harry Manenti in the post-match presentation.
The two brothers completed their fifties in the 11th over. Rohit Pa Udel reveals his spin options Shuffled through, checked for a breakthrough, but no opening. The pair remained unbeaten – Anthony for 62, Justin for 60 – as Italy won with 44 balls to spare.
I if moss When Kuskas finished with the bat, Krishan Kalugamage started working with the ball. Most Sundays, the 34-year-old is shaping dough in a pizzeria in Luka, tattooing orders during one of the Tuscany The busiest shift of ’fetching'. On Thursday, he shaped something very big – Nepal's innings.
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Sri Lanka Born in 2007, the leg-spinner, who moved to Italy with his parents in 2007, returned figures of 3/18 in four overs. These were not token wickets at the time of death. Rohit Poudel, Deepender Singh Ari and Gulshan Jha all gi For its variations, each dismissal tightens Italy's grip.
His journey has been nothing but straightforward.
“I lost a lot of jobs. Sunday is a very busy day, lots of bosses for you A is not keen working because you are playing cricket, "he had told the BBC, underlining the sacrifices required to take cricket forward in a country where sports barely register t is occurring.
Once a fast bowler, repeated injuries forced him to reassess. The switch proved to be transformative. Roma Creek in 2015-16 Since joining T Club and joining the national team in 2022, Kalugamage has evolved as a control bowler. Before the World Cup, he also played with Sri Lanka as a net bowler Spent time, consulted Wanindu Hasranga - one of the leg-spinners along with Sha - Warne and Rashid Khan.
In the afternoon sun in Mumbai, Tuscany's Pizzaiolo gave a spin with a bite until the moss By the time his brother got out, it was hard work. The rest of Italy did-and made history.
Brief Score: Nepal all out for 123 in 19.3 overs (Arif Sheikh 27; Krishan Kalugamage 3/18) 12.4 overs I lost to Italy by 124/0 (Anthony Moska 62*, Justin Moska 60*) by 10 wickets.
Italy had silenced the Nepali-heavy crowd and created history – 10-wicket win over Nepal Group C , and their first win in the World Cup. Margin was strong. Performance, clinical. And at its heart were three men who wrote an evening in Italian cricket and so on.
Pursuing 124 runs, the Mosca brothers scored h Trivialized the target in 12.4 overs. Justin, who is three years younger by profession and a physical education teacher, set the tone. Powerplay was a massacre – 50 runs in four overs because he had Torn up fast bowlers and spinners alike, drive, pull and loft with fearless intent.
Justin, who grew up in Sydney with Anthon yes, never fulfilled his ambitions to become a professional ा।
“I never aspired to play professional cricket in Australia. I studied for a teaching degree and was in university, so it was hard for me to pursue cricket. I love cricket for the competitive side and the team aspect, which is why I love playing with these boys, ”he told The Indian Express.
On Thursday, hanging in the balance with Italy, he He produced perhaps the best innings of his life as the evening sun set over Mumbai.
At the other end stood Anthony, a carpenter and a builder for 12 years, Matt ching his brother for a stroke. Sixes were flowing on both sides of the wicket. Nepalese bowlers looked for control but found none. Italy were 68/0 after six overs, the competition decided effectively.
Read also | T20 World Cup: Who will set the locks flowing like Italian football legends Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio?
“There were definitely some tears in the boys' eyes. It meant a lot, especi for two Mosca brothers – It was unprecedented to chase 100 at once. We were also excellent in this area. In our first game, nothing went our way. Today, everything happened. But it was because we shed instead of being temporary Durr played cricket as we did in our first World Cup match (against Scotland). Seeing AJ Mosca in tears reveals what it means. You don't often see players crying on the group stage Victory – but that's what the Italians bring, "said Acting Captain Harry Manenti in the post-match presentation.
The two brothers completed their fifties in the 11th over. Rohit Pa Udel reveals his spin options Shuffled through, checked for a breakthrough, but no opening. The pair remained unbeaten – Anthony for 62, Justin for 60 – as Italy won with 44 balls to spare.
I if moss When Kuskas finished with the bat, Krishan Kalugamage started working with the ball. Most Sundays, the 34-year-old is shaping dough in a pizzeria in Luka, tattooing orders during one of the Tuscany The busiest shift of ’fetching'. On Thursday, he shaped something very big – Nepal's innings.
Also read | Meet the Italian team pizza maker Krishan Kalugamage – who is from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Born in 2007, the leg-spinner, who moved to Italy with his parents in 2007, returned figures of 3/18 in four overs. These were not token wickets at the time of death. Rohit Poudel, Deepender Singh Ari and Gulshan Jha all gi For its variations, each dismissal tightens Italy's grip.
His journey has been nothing but straightforward.
“I lost a lot of jobs. Sunday is a very busy day, lots of bosses for you A is not keen working because you are playing cricket, "he had told the BBC, underlining the sacrifices required to take cricket forward in a country where sports barely register t is occurring.
Once a fast bowler, repeated injuries forced him to reassess. The switch proved to be transformative. Roma Creek in 2015-16 Since joining T Club and joining the national team in 2022, Kalugamage has evolved as a control bowler. Before the World Cup, he also played with Sri Lanka as a net bowler Spent time, consulted Wanindu Hasranga - one of the leg-spinners along with Sha - Warne and Rashid Khan.
In the afternoon sun in Mumbai, Tuscany's Pizzaiolo gave a spin with a bite until the moss By the time his brother got out, it was hard work. The rest of Italy did-and made history.
Brief Score: Nepal all out for 123 in 19.3 overs (Arif Sheikh 27; Krishan Kalugamage 3/18) 12.4 overs I lost to Italy by 124/0 (Anthony Moska 62*, Justin Moska 60*) by 10 wickets.
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A. A thump on the pads gave USA four wickets in the powerplay. Used all my experience. Decided to take precautions from now on. ng.
Recovered from. Sansak will prove to be prominent.
A. A thump on the pads gave USA four wickets in the powerplay. Used all my experience. Decided to take precautions from now on. ng.
Recovered from. Sansak will prove to be prominent.
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Stump back.
ा 16वां एकदिवसीय अर्धशतक पूरा किया। Up to 182.
Fell victim to pressure while attempting to break the pressure after quiet overs. Struggling at the ends, Malan Kruger kept the pot boiling for Namibia by punishing some loose balls from Harmeet Singh and Kenzige.
Mbia's resistance was further broken, quickly ending proceedings by trapping Smit, Lofty-Eaton and Kruger.
Stump back.
ा 16वां एकदिवसीय अर्धशतक पूरा किया। Up to 182.
Fell victim to pressure while attempting to break the pressure after quiet overs. Struggling at the ends, Malan Kruger kept the pot boiling for Namibia by punishing some loose balls from Harmeet Singh and Kenzige.
Mbia's resistance was further broken, quickly ending proceedings by trapping Smit, Lofty-Eaton and Kruger.
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After a topsy-turvy 48 hours that included a 10-wicket defeat to Scotland, the premature exit of their coach and an uproar on social media, the United States eventually Rika finally found something to be happy about. Was reduced to 197 runs for 6 wickets by 9 runs. Sri's, who remained unbeaten after scoring 29 runs out of 37.
SA got immediate benefits after doing this. trait drive but later he decided to waste his time trying to regain his lost touch. Not before the USA captain scored a convincing half-century and put them in the driver's seat. Made it as he deceived Shayan to hole out to deep square leg. After that his stumps cracked. Dale hit several boundaries which forced USA to come back into the game. Made a partnership of 98 runs due to ineffectiveness of batsman. Caught the end of the bat.
Initiated a series of scoops and sweeps to keep the boat with itself. The Nepal captain's brilliant batting effort may have failed due to some tactical errors.
SA got immediate benefits after doing this. trait drive but later he decided to waste his time trying to regain his lost touch. Not before the USA captain scored a convincing half-century and put them in the driver's seat. Made it as he deceived Shayan to hole out to deep square leg. After that his stumps cracked. Dale hit several boundaries which forced USA to come back into the game. Made a partnership of 98 runs due to ineffectiveness of batsman. Caught the end of the bat.
Initiated a series of scoops and sweeps to keep the boat with itself. The Nepal captain's brilliant batting effort may have failed due to some tactical errors.
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It was over as they lost their next three wickets within eight balls. Mentally with the back boundary. America was reduced to 59 runs for 8 wickets. Calmed down which helped in the resistance of both. . ck for ne.
Took full advantage of Nzenige's left arm spinning pair. Andrew Hope 98*) lost by 10 wickets
It was over as they lost their next three wickets within eight balls. Mentally with the back boundary. America was reduced to 59 runs for 8 wickets. Calmed down which helped in the resistance of both. . ck for ne.
Took full advantage of Nzenige's left arm spinning pair. Andrew Hope 98*) lost by 10 wickets
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iya. The score was solid, courtesy a stroke-filled innings from the captain that included half a dozen maximums. Partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket with Pargat Singh and 54 runs with Harsh Thakar took the team beyond 100 runs. Most of the scoring was done by Jedhari, who changed gears soon after. Counterattacked by playing a brilliant innings. Wait.
Helped in an emphatic victory. से पांच रन की श्रमसाध्य पारी खेली। ा अच्छा उपयोग किया। Pulled out of a deep pit. Pay attention. He lost his rhythm after hitting two sixes in the first two overs. He displayed several entertaining drives from mid-on to extra cover as he completed his half-century off 69 balls.
Showed a joke.
iya. The score was solid, courtesy a stroke-filled innings from the captain that included half a dozen maximums. Partnership of 42 runs for the second wicket with Pargat Singh and 54 runs with Harsh Thakar took the team beyond 100 runs. Most of the scoring was done by Jedhari, who changed gears soon after. Counterattacked by playing a brilliant innings. Wait.
Helped in an emphatic victory. से पांच रन की श्रमसाध्य पारी खेली। ा अच्छा उपयोग किया। Pulled out of a deep pit. Pay attention. He lost his rhythm after hitting two sixes in the first two overs. He displayed several entertaining drives from mid-on to extra cover as he completed his half-century off 69 balls.
Showed a joke.
