Italy secured their maiden ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualification, joining the Netherlands as Europe's representatives for the 2026 tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Despite losing their final match to the Netherlands by posting 134/7, Italy advanced on net run rate after strategically extending the chase into the 17th over - the minimum required for qualification.

Roelof van der Merwe's three wickets for 15 runs restricted Italy's batting, while Benjamin Manenti's steady innings provided stability. The Netherlands won aggressively through Michael Levitt and Max O'Dowd's powerplay dominance, but Italy's tactical bowling ensured both teams qualified. Jersey missed out despite their historic first victory over Scotland.

T20 World Cup Qualified Teams (as of July 11, 2025): Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, USA, West Indies.