England edged past Italy by 24 runs in a tense T20 World Cup clash, clinching a Super 8 berth despite a shaky batting display. After posting 202-7, Ben Manenti's explosive 60 off 28 balls kept Italy within striking distance, while Grant Stewart countered with a fiery 45 from 25 deliveries. Italy collapsed needing 30 from 12 balls, with Jamie Overton sealing the win.

The result follows England's inconsistent group-stage run, including a final-ball win over Nepal and defeats to West Indies and Scotland. Will Jacks' 53* (21 balls) anchored a crucial lower-order rescue, his first T20I half-century. Sam Curran's late cameo (2/2) stifled Italy's charge. Italy, the tournament's lowest-ranked team, were eliminated, with their campaign ending in Mumbai against West Indies. England face uncertain Super 8 opponents in Sri Lanka, starting Sunday. Curran and Overton highlighted England's bowling resilience, while Jos Buttler's early dismissal (3) and top-order wastefulness underscored batting frailties.

Italy's aggressive batting and Manenti's heroics offered a glimpse of their underdog potential, but England's survival hinges on steadying their campaign ahead of the knockout phase.