T20 Shock: Italy Defeats Ireland And Climbs Rankings

Italy stunned Ireland, chasing 155 at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, with Grant Stewart’s three sixes in the final over. Ireland managed 154, led by Paul Stirling’s 45. Crishan Kalugamage took 3/28. This win boosts Italy’s T20I ranking, highlighting their growing competitiveness in international cricket and signaling a shift in hierarchy.