Batting first, England posted a powerful whole of 202 runs for the lack of seven wickets of their allotted 20 overs.
KOLKATA: England secured an exciting 24-run victory over Italy within the twenty ninth match of the ICC T20 World Cup, reserving their place within the Tremendous Eight stage of the match.
The match was performed at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the place England received the toss and elected to bat first.
Batting first, England posted a powerful whole of 202 runs for the lack of seven wickets of their allotted 20 overs.
Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 53, anchoring the innings with a composed knock. Tom Banton contributed 30 runs, Phil Salt added 28, whereas Sam Curran chipped in with 25 runs.
For Italy, Grant Stewart and Krishan Kalugamage claimed two wickets every to maintain their facet in competition.
Chasing a frightening goal of 203, Italy mounted a spirited response and fought till the final ball of the ultimate over. Nevertheless, they had been bowled out for 178 runs.
Ben Manenti led Italy’s batting effort with 60 runs, whereas Grant Stewart scored 45 and Justin Mosca added 43 in a valiant try to drag off an upset.
With the victory, England superior to the Tremendous Eight part, strengthening their marketing campaign within the ongoing match.

