Overview

• Italy finished second behind the Netherlands in the Europe Region Final in The Hague to clinch the second European qualifying spot.
• A nine-wicket defeat to the Netherlands on July 11 left Italy reliant on net run rate, where their +0.612 edge over Jersey proved decisive.
• Led by former Australia opener Joe Burns since switching allegiance in 2024, Italy rallied earlier wins over Scotland and Guernsey to reach their final qualifier.
• Italy and the Netherlands now complete Europe’s contingent for the expanded 20-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
• Five spots remain open, to be decided over the coming months via Africa and Asia–East Asia-Pacific qualifying events.