ENGLAND are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata today.Needing only a win to guarantee a Super 8s spot, England were on 128 for five midway through the 16th over, but Will Jacks’ T20 best of 53 not out off 22 balls from number seven powered them to 202 for seven.The momentum was with England when Jofra Archer took two wickets in his first over but Ben Manenti reignited a seesaw contest with a jaw-dropping 60 off 25 deliveries, including six sixes and four fours.

ENGLAND are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata today.

Needing only a win to guarantee a Super 8s spot, England were on 128 for five midway through the 16th over, but Will Jacks’ T20 best of 53 not out off 22 balls from number seven powered them to 202 for seven.

The momentum was with England when Jofra Archer took two wickets in his first over but Ben Manenti reignited a seesaw contest with a jaw-dropping 60 off 25 deliveries, including six sixes and four fours.

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