Nepal face Italy in a historic Group-stage encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, with both sides hunting for their first points in a tournament that has already seen Associate nations shine.

Mumbai, Feb. 12 -- wicket defeat against Italy in their Group C fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, registering their biggest loss by wickets in T20 International history.

Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his side has taken inspiration from the way other associates have pushed higher-ranked teams to the limit at this World Cup

Nepal enter the contest against Italy, a team they have never faced before, on the back of falling short by just one big blow against England on Sunday. Nepal will look to bring that same brand of cricket in Mumbai again and will believe they hold the edge and momentum against their fellow Associates,