In a thrilling encounter at the ICC T20 World Cup, England secured their place in the Super Eight stage by defeating Italy by 24 runs. Batting first, England posted a total of 202 runs, with Will Jacks leading the charge, scoring an impressive 53 runs not out. Other notable contributions came from Tom Banton (30 runs), Phil Salt (28 runs), and Sam Curran (25 runs). Italy, in response, managed to score 178 runs, with Ben Menenti top-scoring at 60 runs, but fell short of the target. The match was held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, showcasing England's strong performance as they advanced in the tournament. Hum News reported, "انگلینڈ نے دلچسپ مقابلے کے بعد اٹلی کو 24 رنز سے شکست دے کر سپر ایٹ مرحلے میں پہنچ گیا."