India, Feb. 13 -- Thursday proved to be a historic day for cricket and for Italy, as the Azzurri showed world cricket exactly what they are all about with a thumping victory over Nepal for their first taste of success at an ICC T20 World Cup.

Italy bowled out Nepal for 123 thanks to spinners led by Crishan Kalugamage taking three wickets, before their pair of opening-batting brothers Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca made light work of the chase, hammering an unbeaten partnership at the top as the team won with all 10 wickets in hand and 44 balls to spare.

Italy's convincing first win earned them plaudits from many, not just for the fact of the win but the fearless and exuberant style that got them there. Prime amongst these, with words th...