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Italy qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which is set to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year.

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The article mentions three Italian players who also participate in Australia's Big Bash League: Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, and Joe Burns, a former Australian cricketer who switched to play for Italy in

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Italy Qualifies for First-Ever T20 World Cup Appearance

12 Jul

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Italy made history by qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup
Italy has three players on their team who also play in the Australian Big Bash League
Joe Burns, the former Australian cricketer, switched to play for Italy in 2024

Italy Qualifies for First-Ever T20 World Cup Appearance

Italy has made history by qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year. Despite losing to the Netherlands in the final day of the Europe Qualifiers, Italy finished second on the table, securing their spot for the marquee ICC event.

The European side's superior net run rate helped them pip Jersey for the qualification spot. Notably, Italy's team includes three players who also participate in Australia's premier T20 franchise tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL).

All-rounder Harry Manenti, who made his T20I debut for Italy in 2022, plays for the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL. His brother Ben Manenti, who made his Italy debut in 2023, also plays domestic cricket in Australia. The most well-known name on the Italian side is former Australian cricketer Joe Burns, who switched to play for Italy in 2024 after the death of his brother, using his Italian heritage.

With Italy's historic qualification, all eyes will be on the team as they prepare to make their debut on the global T20 stage.

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