Kolkata, Feb. 16 -- England sealed qualification to the Super Eight with a 24-run win over Italy in a high-scoring thriller here at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
Chasing a hefty 203 on the board, Italy went down fighting, before they were folded for 178.
All-round efforts from Will Jacks (53 not out, 1 wicket) and Sam Curran (25 runs, three wickets) powered England across the finish line.
Jofra Archer struck twice in his opening over, flooring Anthony Mosca and JJ Smuts with pace and bounce. Wicketkeepr Jos Buttler leapt up and plucked the ball in the air as Harry Manenti attempted to scoop Jamie Overton.
After difficult first two overs, Italy scored 47/3 in powerplay. Justin Mosca and Benjamin Manenti mounted a fightback to take their te...