Italy has made cricket history by qualifying for their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set for 2026.
The milestone came despite Italy losing their final European Qualifier match to the Netherlands by 9 wickets. While the Netherlands comfortably secured *their* place in the tournament – marking their ninth consecutive World Cup appearance – Italy progressed based on their superior overall performance in the qualifying group stage (points table).
This qualification is a landmark achievement for Italian cricket. Fans and the Italian Cricket Board have celebrated the success, as it will be the national team’s debut in a major global cricket event.
