England Beat Italy by 24 Runs in Thrilling T20 World Cup Clash | ENG vs ITA Match Report
📍 Match Overview – England vs Italy (29th Match, Group C) In a blockbuster Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 , England secured a hard-fought 24-run victory over Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata . The win not only kept England’s tournament hopes alive but also showcased a spirited effort from the Italian side that pushed the favourites almost to the brink. 🧠 Toss & Pitch England won the toss and elected to bat first on what looked to be a batting-friendly surface. The Eden Gardens pitch offered true bounce with short boundaries expected to favour the batters, but the Italian bowlers struck at key moments to keep England in check. 🔥 England Innings – 202/7 (20 Ov) England posted a competitive total of 202/7 in their allotted 20 overs , thanks to some explosive hitting in the middle and late overs. ⭐ Will Jacks was the standout performer for England, playing a blistering inning and finishing with an unbeaten 53 off just 22 deliveries — a kn...