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February 16, 2026
England survive Italy scare after Manenti’s blitz threatens T20 World Cup shock
Group C: England, 202-7, bt Italy, 178 all out, by 24 runs
TL;DR
- England beat Italy by 24 runs to qualify for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.
- Will Jacks scored a decisive 53 off 22 balls, helping England reach 202 for 7.
- Italy, set a target of 203, fought back strongly, with Ben Manenti scoring 60 off 25 balls.
- Despite Italy's spirited chase, England's bowlers, Sam Curran and Jamie Overton, closed out the match.
- England's performance was described as 'winning ugly,' with the team still aiming to improve.
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