Nepal National Cricket Team vs Italy National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Italy’s spinners produced a disciplined display to restrict Nepal to 123 in 19.3 overs in their Group C ICC T20 World Cup match here on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

After a heavy 73-run defeat against Scotland, Italy bounced back with a strong bowling performance. Spinners Crishan Kalugamage (3 for 18) and Ben Manenti (2 for 9) bowled with tight lines and lengths, preventing Nepal from building any significant partnerships.

Nepal, who narrowly lost to England by four runs in their previous match, struggled to find momentum. The team reached the 100-run mark only in the 16th over, highlighting their difficulty in handling Italy’s disciplined spin attack.

Italy’s stand-in captain Harry Manenti won the toss and opted to field.

Brief Scores: Nepal 123 all out in 19.3 overs (Rohit Paudel 23, Aarif Sheikh 27; Ben Manenti 2/9, Crishan Kalugamage 3/18).