| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Italy and the Netherlands secured their spots through the Europe Qualifiers. |
| Europe Qualifiers Final Day | All four teams were in contention. Netherlands won their match, while Italy qualified for their first-ever T20 World Cup due to a superior net run rate. |
| Italy vs Netherlands Match | Italy scored 134/7 in 20 overs. Netherlands chased the target comfortably but Italy extended the match to the 17th over to secure the required net run rate. |
| Key Performers | Benjamin Manenti (Italy) played a steady innings. Roelof van der Merwe (Netherlands) took 3/15 in 4 overs. Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd provided a strong start for the Netherlands in the Powerplay. |
| Jersey's Performance | Jersey won a historic match against Scotland but missed out on qualification due to insufficient net run rate. |
| Qualified Teams So Far | 15 teams have secured their place. Asia EAP Qualifier will add 3 teams, and the Africa Qualifier will add 2 more, completing the 20-team roster for the 2026 T20 World Cup. |
| Historic Debut | Italy will make its first-ever appearance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2026. |

