Justin Mosca

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
Catches/stumpings 8/– 4/– 8/–
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. He is a top order batter who also bowls right arm medium pace. 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.

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.

Mosca later enrolled in a teaching course in Australia and worked as a physical education teacher while continuing to play cricket.

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. Both brothers play for Campbelltown in NSW Premier Cricket.

Mosca made his Twenty20 International debut for Italy against Greece on 12 July 2022 at Tikkurila Cricket Ground in Vantaa, Finland. He contributed to Italy's qualification campaign through European tournaments in 2024 and 2025. In June 2024, he scored 28 against Luxembourg in Rome during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A event. Later in the same tournament, he scored 72 in the final against Romania as Italy won the event and advanced in the qualification pathway.

in July 2025, Italy secured qualification for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup through the Europe pathway. During the Europe Regional Final, Mosca made 66 not out against Guernsey in a seven-wicket win. 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.

Personal life

The brothers grew up in the Sydney suburbs in the Italian-Australian community, alongside the Manenti brothers (Benjamin and Harry). Mosca is based in Sydney and works as a physical education teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Cabramatta. He enrolled in a teaching course following encouragement from his girlfriend, who later became his wife. During the 2026 tournament, his wife was reported to be pregnant so couldn't be present, but organised a viewing event in a Camden pub for family and friends.

Mosca is also an Italian football fan who supports A.C. Milan, and Liverpool in the Premier League.

References

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  10. ↑ "Italy vs Romania, Final, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier A, 2024: Scorecard". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  11. ↑ "Italy qualify for Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after achieving historic milestone". International Cricket Council. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  12. ↑ "Italy vs Guernsey, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025: Match results". International Cricket Council. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mosca brothers help Italy hammer UAE in warm up". International Cricket Council. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  14. ↑ "Staff". Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta. Retrieved 12 February 2026.