Justin Mosca
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| Full name | Justin Mosca | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 November 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Opening batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Anthony Mosca (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 30) | 12 July 2022 v Greece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 12 February 2026 v Nepal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 12 February 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Justin Mosca (born 15 November 1994) is an Australian-born Italian cricketer who plays for the Italy national cricket team in Twenty20 Internationals.[1] He is a top order batter who also bowls right arm medium pace.[2] Mosca was part of the Italy squad that qualified for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Italy's first appearance at a men's cricket World Cup.[1]
Early life and education
Mosca grew up in Moorebank in south west Sydney in an Italian Australian family who migrated to Australia in the 20th century.[3]
Mosca later enrolled in a teaching course in Australia and worked as a physical education teacher while continuing to play cricket.[3]
Career
Mosca began his cricket career for Italy when Italy players contacted him before the COVID-19 pandemic, with travel restrictions delaying his involvement until 2022.[3] He initially played in the NSW Premier Cricket.[4]
Mosca made his Twenty20 International debut for Italy against Greece on 12 July 2022 at Tikkurila Cricket Ground in Vantaa, Finland.[2][5] He contributed to Italy's qualification campaign through European tournaments in 2024 and 2025.[1] In June 2024, he scored 28 against Luxembourg in Rome during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A event.[6][7] Later in the same tournament, he scored 72 in the final against Romania as Italy won the event and advanced in the qualification pathway.[8][9]
in July 2025, Italy secured qualification for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup through the Europe pathway.[10][1] During the Europe Regional Final, Mosca made 66 not out against Guernsey in a seven-wicket win.[11] Before the World Cup, Mosca played a warm up match in Chennai against the United Arab Emirates and scored 48 before retiring out, as Italy won by 112 runs.[12]
Personal life
Mosca is based in Sydney and works as a physical education teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Cabramatta.[3][13] He enrolled in a teaching course following encouragement from his girlfriend, who later became his wife.[3] During the tournament, his wife was reported to be pregnant and organised a viewing event in a Camden pub for family and friends.[3]
Mosca is also an Italian football fan who supports for A.C. Milan.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "Italy's cricketers chase history in T20 World Cup debut". AP News. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Justin Mosca". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g Gomesh, S (5 February 2026). "T20 World Cup: Front yard cricket in Moorebank, Sydney to opening the batting for Italy: the story of Moscas". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ Lulham, Amanda (October 18, 2020). "NSW Premier Cricket: Sydney brothers just short of Mark, Steve Waugh feat". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Italy vs Greece, 1st Match, Group A, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Group A 2022: Scorecard". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Cricket: qualificazioni World Cup, esordio vincente per l'Italia". ANSA (in Italian). 9 June 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Italy vs Luxembourg, 1st Match, Group A, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A, 2024: Scorecard". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Cricket: Italia vince torneo qualificazione Mondiali T20". ANSA (in Italian). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Italy vs Romania, Final, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A, 2024: Scorecard". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Italy qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after achieving historic milestone". International Cricket Council. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Italy vs Guernsey, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025: Match results". International Cricket Council. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Mosca brothers help Italy hammer UAE in warm up". International Cricket Council. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Staff". Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta. Retrieved 12 February 2026.