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How Italy can play in the T20 World Cup
Italy, the country of football, is very close to writing a new history in cricket. After defeating Scotland by 12 runs yesterday in the 2026 T20 World Cup qualifiers, the country is dreaming of playing in the next T20 World Cup. If they can do that, it will be the beginning of a new era for Italian cricket, believes Italy captain Joe Burns.
How Italy can play in the T20 World Cup
How can Italy play in the T20 World Cup
Italy has played 3 matches in the European qualifiers for the T20 World Cup. Before defeating Scotland, the team won against Guernsey. The match against Jersey was abandoned. As a result, Italy now has 5 points in 3 matches, which puts the team at the top of the points table.
Italy is also ahead of everyone in net run rate. Their net run rate is 1.722. The second Netherlands has 4 points, net run rate 1.2. And the third and fourth places, Jersey and Scotland, have 3 points. Jersey’s net run rate is 0.430, Scotland’s -.150.
Italy has one match left in the qualifiers. They will play their final match against the Netherlands in Voorburg on Friday. A win in this match will ensure Italy a place in the World Cup. Even if they lose by a narrow margin, Italy can qualify. However, if either Jersey or Scotland wins by a large margin, Italy’s dream could be in jeopardy. A win would essentially guarantee Italy a place in the World Cup. The advantage for Italy is that their match against the Netherlands is the last match of the entire tournament. This means that Italy will take the field after the match between Scotland and Jersey is over, which will give them a clear idea of what to do. On the other hand, Jersey and Scotland will have to play aggressive cricket from the start of the match in order to increase their net run rate.
