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'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.
- •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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