Italy cricket team qualifies for World Cup play-off

The Italy national cricket team has secured a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off after finishing at the top of Challenge League B. The team completed an undefeated five-match campaign in Dar es Salaam, punctuated by an eight-wicket victory over Tanzania.

In the final match, Italy’s bowlers stifled the Tanzanian lineup, bowling them out for 142 runs. Akash Waduwalage was a standout performer, earning Player of the Match honors after taking 5 wickets for 21 runs. Italy successfully chased the target, reaching 143/2 in approximately 26 overs, supported by a 121-run partnership between brothers Justin and AJ Mosca.

By finishing as league leaders, Italy and Uganda have progressed to the eight-team Qualifier Play-off. This stage will determine four teams for the main World Cup Qualifier, continuing Italy's path toward the 2027 World Cup.