NEP vs ITA

6:15 PM local time and IST: That is all from the action here, Italy have etched their name in history books (of Cricket, not Football) and they will be back for more in four days time. The Mosca brothers, the Manenti brothers and as the skipper Harry Manenti said they are 15 of them together and all of their names will now do the rounds around the world, specially in Italy.

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Here are the words of the Italian skipper Harry Manenti who has scripted history tonight: It is extraordinary, something that a lot of people in this group and a lot of people in Italy dreamed of. Qualifying was obviously a special moment but our goal was always to compete at this level, showed that today. Could not nail it the other day, showed (today) the world what we have got. It hurt us leading our leader and our captain, hope he is back soon. It was a shock to the system when that happened in the 4th over, we did not quite nail it from there on, got out of our hand. Last few days have been good in India at the World Cup. The coaching staff has made it clear to enjoy what we are doing, we sit down and have a meal together every night, spent time with each other in the bus, the most important thing for us is being a group. We have brothers in the side, 15 of them. (On the first innings and the performance of their spinners) The spin factor was definitely an element. Bowled really well in parts the other day but today it was a different wicket. Our spinners were class. We have seen Ben and JJ before bur Crishan is a young leg spinner who has not been seen before in the world. I would like to think that he has made his mark on this World Cup. (seeing the Mosca brothers from the dugout) The Mosca boys, I say boys but I look at them as elder figures, they probably see me as a young kid, we've played together for a long time. Pretty special to see them dominate on the world stage today, been hard for them to continue their path in cricker without getting the end goal, finally achieved that with the World Cup. Now to be able to get a record partnership with brothers, beat Ben and I the other day but that's fine. For them to go out there and dominate the game, show the world how good they are, I've seen it before but the world hasn't. Hopefully today people appreciate the quality in the side. (on the upcming games) Both are tough games, we played today in tough conditions that would have preferred Nepal and found a way. Hopefully we find a way to challenge England as well, any team can be beaten on their day.

Rohit Paudel (Nepal captain): Italy outplayed us today. We missed out in batting, that was not a 123 wicket. Was tough to bat early but still 123 was not the score we were at looking at, more around 160-170. We batted very poorly, no shame to accept that. We did not respect the conditions, it was tough in the beginning. We played a few rash shots. My wicket was the turning point. We had a good partnership, played well in the powerplay, when I got out suddenly things changed. We could have done better. That was not testing, we are used to that as a team. We have played a lot of cricket and they are experienced. As a team we are growing, to see the England highs and not turning up today was disappointing. A growing team lke us need to be more consistent, today was the day to prove that. Not taking credit away for Italy, they played really well, credit must go to them.

Crishan Kalugamage is the Player of the Match for his 3/18, here are his thoughts right after the match: Thanks to the crowd and the teammates, I am really happy. Always want to help my team to win the match and do my best for my nation, Italy. I have worked hard with my coaching staff, very happy with my line and length, took 3 wickets. Massive moment for me after a lot of sacrifices, (would like to) thank my family, all Italians who watched the match, all my teammates, my brother and my coaching staff. (Proceeds to give a message in Italian to people back in Italy for taking up the sport)

12.4 Dipendra Singh Airee to Anthony Mosca, and Anthony does finish it, this win will go to corners of the world where cricket might have not even reached so far. Anthony squuezes the yorker outside off towards cover, unironically there is an untidy stop from the fielder who lets it pass with the attempted dive and then the batters cross over to seal their place in history. Up go the arms from Anothny Mosca, he is absolutely over the moon. What a moment for the Mosca brothers, they embrace in the middle of the Wankhede Stadium for they have scripted a moment of the lifetime. Joy all over in the Italian camp, yes, Italy have won a game in the cricket World Cup.

Handshakes all around, the two brother leave the field together as the elder Anthony gives the younger Justin a tap on the head and allows him to walk into the dressing room, as if they are walking into a new future together for Italian cricket. First ever win for Italy in WC cricket, take a moment or two to let that sink in!

11.6 Kushal Bhurtel to Justin Mosca, juicy full toss at the stumps, Justin decides to tap it away into the off side and keep the strike. Italy need only 2 more runs for the first ecver WC win, who will get the winning runs?

11.5 Kushal Bhurtel to Justin Mosca, TAKE SIX MORE, Italy are one hit away from scripting history! Slot delivery, he steps into it and pummles it over the head of long-on for a biggie

11.4 Kushal Bhurtel to Anthony Mosca, fired in at the pads, misses the clip and brushes them, the keeper can only get a hand to it, gets him a leg-bye

11.2 Kushal Bhurtel to Anthony Mosca, IN THE AIR, of course it falls safe! A leading edge on Anthony's slog sweep this time, falls over two men running behind from the point region, single