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England and Italy meet in Group C with their campaigns unfolding in contrasting yet still developing ways. England climbed to second in the standings after a much-needed victory over Scotland, while Italy come into the contest buoyed by a landmark win against Nepal. With the group tightening, this fixture presents England with an opportunity to consolidate their position, and Italy with another valuable test against an established side.
England’s journey so far has been far from straightforward. They were stretched by Nepal, then fell short against West Indies, before regaining composure in a controlled chase against Scotland. That win highlighted improvement, particularly in handling a modest target after early setbacks, but concerns remain—especially regarding consistency at the top of the order. As qualification scenarios begin to crystallise, England will be seeking a more authoritative and complete display.
Italy, meanwhile, have offered promising signs for a team still adjusting to this stage. After a heavy opening defeat, they responded impressively by defeating Nepal to claim their first World Cup victory, showcasing discipline with the ball and assurance from their leading batters. The task now is to replicate that confidence against stronger opposition. With growing belief and little to lose, Italy will look to challenge England and perhaps draw inspiration from previous tournaments where emerging European sides have unsettled more established teams.
Squads:
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed
Italy Squad: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Wayne Madsen, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca
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England’s journey so far has been far from straightforward. They were stretched by Nepal, then fell short against West Indies, before regaining composure in a controlled chase against Scotland. That win highlighted improvement, particularly in handling a modest target after early setbacks, but concerns remain—especially regarding consistency at the top of the order. As qualification scenarios begin to crystallise, England will be seeking a more authoritative and complete display.
Italy, meanwhile, have offered promising signs for a team still adjusting to this stage. After a heavy opening defeat, they responded impressively by defeating Nepal to claim their first World Cup victory, showcasing discipline with the ball and assurance from their leading batters. The task now is to replicate that confidence against stronger opposition. With growing belief and little to lose, Italy will look to challenge England and perhaps draw inspiration from previous tournaments where emerging European sides have unsettled more established teams.
Squads:
England Squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed
Italy Squad: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti(c), Ben Manenti, Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade(w), Jaspreet Singh, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Wayne Madsen, Syed Naqvi, Zain Ali, Thomas Draca
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