ENG vs ITA, T20 World Cup: Will Jacks shines in crucial clash as England beat Italy to reach Super 8s - Action in Images

England survived a major scare to reach the Super 8s as Italy’s thrilling 203 chase fell just short in a pulsating T20 World Cup clash in Kolkata.

Published on: Feb 16, 2026 7:18 PM IST

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Italy pushed England all the way with a spirited display, but the defending side held their nerve to seal a 24-run win. The result confirmed England’s qualification for the Super Eights from Group C in the T20 World Cup. (REUTERS)

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Will Jacks provided the late surge England desperately needed, producing an unbeaten 53 off quickfire deliveries to lift the total to an imposing 202 for 7. (PTI)

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Will Jacks hit four sixes and three fours to make 53 not out off only 22 balls. (ANI)

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Apart from Will Jacks, Tom Banton also contributed with 30-run knock in the middle-overs to stabilise things. (PTI)

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Chasing a daunting target of 203, Italy responded with intent but were eventually dismissed for 178. Ben Manenti led the counterattack with a scintillating 60 off just 25 deliveries, laced with four boundaries and six towering sixes, keeping England on edge for much of the chase. (PTI)

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Justin Mosca contributed a well-crafted 43 from 34 deliveries, striking seven crisp boundaries, and played the ideal supporting role, rotating the strike smartly while allowing the power-hitters to attack at the other end during Italy’s spirited chase.  (PTI)

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Grant Stewart smashed 45 off 23 balls, striking two fours and five sixes, injecting late momentum into Italy’s chase, but his explosive cameo ultimately wasn’t enough to overhaul the steep target. (REUTERS)

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Sam Curran turned the tide with a decisive spell at the death, striking three times to snuff out Italy’s late charge and steady England’s nerves. (REUTERS)

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Jamier Overton also bowled brilliantly and ended up picking three wickets out of which two came in the last over which was a maiden too, (REUTERS)