WATCH: 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6...6 sixes and 4 fours, Italy's star cricketer wrecks HAVOC as England bowlers beg for mercy
Ben Manenti kept Italy's hope alive with his aggresive knock in their Group C fixture against England on February 16 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Italy's star cricketer wrecks HAVOC as England bowlers beg for mercy (Source: X)
T20 World Cup 2026: Italy's Ben Manenti wrecked havoc in their Group C fixture against England on February 16 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chasing a massive target of 203, Italy suffered early setbacks, losing two wickets as Jofra Archer dismissed Anthony Mosco and JJ Smuts in quick succession.
Walking in to bat at no.5, Ben Manenti kept Italy's hopes alive with an aggressive knock as he smashed a 22 ball fifty. However, he was later dismissed by Will Jacks, caught by Tom Banton who ran in from long-on to complete a pressure catch.
Manenti and Mosco stitched 92-runs partnership
Manenti scored 60 off 25 balls, which featured four boundaries and six sixes. He also stitched a 92-run stand with Justin Mosco, taking Italy very close to England's total.
Ben Manenti has played a total of 10 T20Is where he has amassed 145 runs at a strike-rate of 127.91. In overall T20s, he has featured in 52 matches and has scored 265 runs. Manenti has also picked 27 T20 wickets at an economy of 7.28.
He has represented Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League (BBL). In 42 BBL appearances, he has 22 wickets to his name at an economy of 7.31 and has scored 120 runs at a strike-rate of 94.48.
England secured 24-runs win over Italy
Talking about the match, England posted a total of 203, thanks to an impressive all-round performance from Will Jacks, who guided England to secure 24-runs win over Italy and secure their Super Eights birth in T20 World Cup 2026.
Will Jacks played an explosive knock of 53 off 22 balls, which was laced with six boundaries and three sixes, which was also Jacks maiden T20 World Cup fifty. He also guided the team to their first 200-plus total of the ongoing tournament.
Italy, playing their debut season in T20 World Cup history, have shown great potential so far in the tournament. Despite losing their opener against Scotland on February 9, they made a strong comeback against Nepal, winning the match by 10 wickets thanks to an unbeaten partnership between the Mosco brothers.
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