England are given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and three-wicket hauls for Sam Curran and Jamie Overton steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday, as the twice champions progressed to the Super Eight stage.

England defeated Italy by 24 runs to reach the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Will Jacks starred with a blistering unbeaten 53. England posted 202 for 7. Italy fought back bravely in their chase but were bowled out for 178.

England posted 202 in their 20 overs, Italy were rocked early by Jofra Archer but fought back before falling short by 24 runs.

KOLKATA, India, Feb 16 (Reuters) - An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and three-wicket hauls for Sam Curran and Jamie Overton steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday, as the twice champions progressed to the Super Eight stage.

In a critical spell at the end, Sam Curran struck three times to calm England's nerves and put an end to Italy's late drive. England secured a hard-fought 24-run victory to secure their spot in the Super 8s,

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