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Italy cricket team qualifies for 2027 World Cup qualifier playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Italy cricket team qualifies for 2027 World Cup qualifier playoffs

Summary

Italy's cricket team secured their place in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Off by topping ICC Challenge League B on August 17, 2026. They achieved this after defeating Hong Kong by six wickets, chasing down 175 runs. Marcus Campopiano starred with an unbeaten 74 runs, anchoring the innings. This marks a significant achievement following Italy's debut at the T20 World Cup earlier in 2026. Their cricketing success comes against the backdrop of Italy's football team missing three consecutive FIFA World Cups.

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By the Numbers

•Italy finished top of ICC Challenge League B in Tanzania.
•They chased down 175 runs against Hong Kong, scoring 176 for 4.
•Campopiano scored 74 runs, while Ben Manenti contributed 50.
•Italy made their T20 World Cup debut in February 2026.
•The football team has missed the last three FIFA World Cups.

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3:54 PMYahoo Sports — 'They gave up football': Iceland cricket takes savage dig at Azzurri as Italy cricket team earns 2027 WC qualifier berth

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Iceland Cricket took a hilarious dig at Italy, congratulating their rising cricket team while brutally trolling the Azzurri's recent football struggles.
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