Justin Mosca

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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]

Fullname
Justin Mosca
Born (1994-11-15) 15 November 1994 (age 31)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
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Justin Mosca
Personal information
Full name
Justin Mosca
Born (1994-11-15) 15 November 1994 (age 31)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleOpening batter
RelationsAnthony Mosca (brother)
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 30)12 July 2022 v Greece
Last T20I12 February 2026 v Nepal
T20I shirt no.62
Career statistics
Competition T20I LA T20
Matches 21 9 21
Runs scored 381 145 381
Batting average 20.05 16.11 20.05
100s/50s 0/3 0/0 0/3
Top score 72 43 72
Balls bowled
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 8/– 4/– 8/–
Source: Cricinfo, 12 February 2026
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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

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