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Italy Stuns Nepal, Bowls Them Out for 123 in T20 World Cup Clash

Italy delivered a commanding bowling performance to bowl Nepal out for a modest 123 runs in their T20 World Cup group match. Crishan Kalugamage was the standout, taking three wickets for just 18 runs in his four overs. Nepal's innings collapsed dramatically, losing five wickets for only nine runs in the middle overs after a promising start. The Italian attack shared the wickets, with Ben Manenti also being highly economical.

Key Points: Italy Bowls Out Nepal for 123 in T20 World Cup

  • Italy restricts Nepal to 123
  • Crishan Kalugamage takes 3/18
  • Nepal collapses losing 5 wickets for 9 runs
  • Ben Manenti economical with 2/9
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Italy bowl out Nepal for 123 in T20 WC

Italy's bowlers dominate, restricting Nepal to 123 runs in a T20 World Cup group match. Crishan Kalugamage takes 3 wickets.

"It was a poor batting display from a spirited Nepal side - Match Report"

Mumbai, February 12

The Italian bowlers delivered a brilliant performance, restricting Nepal to a scant 123 runs in their group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

It was a poor batting display from a spirited Nepal side, after they showcased their capabilities in their previous group-stage match against England at the same stadium in Mumbai, which they lost by four runs.

Crishan Kalugamage was the main culprit for Nepal's underwhelming 123-run innings, picking up three wickets in four overs at a brilliant economy of 4.50. He conceded 18 runs in his spell.

Coming to the match, Italy won the toss and opted to field first against Nepal. The Rhinos were off to a shaky start after losing Kushal Bhurtel (5) to Ali Hasan in the second over as Nepal scored 8/1.

Aasif Sheikh and captain Rohit Paudel stitched a 41-run stand for the second wicket until they lost two quick wickets.

Paudel lost his wicket to Kalugamage, and Aasif was dismissed by Ben Manenti, leaving Nepal crumbled to 49/3 in the eighth over.

Then a vital 43-run fourth-wicket partnership between Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh followed, before another collapse. However, a sudden collapse happened after a brilliant bowling performance by Italy.

Dipendra Singh Airee went after scoring 17, Aarif scored 27, Lokesh Bam (3), Gulsan Jha (3), and Nadan Yadav (0) as Nepal crumbled to 8/102 in the 17th over. Nepal lost 5 wickets for just nine runs.

Towards the end, Nepal were bundled out for a below-par score of 123 in 19.3 overs. For Italy, Ben Manenti (2/9), Ali Hasan (1/34), JJ Smuts (1/22), Kalugamage (3/18) and Jaspreet Singh (1/8) were among the wicket takers.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Watching at Wankhede! The Italian attack was surprisingly disciplined. Nepal's batting just fell apart under pressure. Shows how T20 cricket is growing in Europe. Good for the global game.
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Ananya R
Feel for the Nepali fans. They played so well against England and then this... losing 5 wickets for 9 runs is a nightmare. Paudel and Aasif's partnership was good, but the middle order vanished. 😔
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Vikram M
Respectful criticism: The article mentions "Crishan Kalugamage" but the scorecard says Kalugamage took 3/18. I think it's "Crishan Kalugamage"? Small error, but accuracy matters. Otherwise, great coverage of an upset!
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Karthik V
Jaspreet Singh taking a wicket for Italy! The diaspora effect is real. 123 is a very chaseable target, but credit to the Italian bowlers. Manenti's figures of 2/9 in 4 overs are outstanding.
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Michael C
The associate nations bringing the drama! This is why the World Cup needs more teams like Italy and Nepal. Unpredictable and exciting. Hope Nepal bounces back in their next match.

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