US EditionT20 World Cup: Nepal Fall Agonisingly Short of Stunning England Upset
Sam Curran defended 10 runs in the final over as England secured a narrow four-run victory over Nepal, who posted a strong 180 with Lokesh Bam unbeaten on 39.
- On February 08, 2026 in Mumbai, England beat Nepal by four runs as Sam Curran defended 10 runs in the final over and bowled a yorker on the last ball.
- After England posted 184-7, Paudel and Airee added 82 for the third wicket, pulling Nepal's chase to within 24 off the last two overs at Wankhede Stadium.
- Jacob Bethell scored 55 with big hits and Harry Brook made 53 to anchor England's innings, while Will Jacks finished 39 not out and Liam Dawson took two wickets.
- England's victory earned two points and kept their goal of a fast start intact, while Nepal's near-upset confirmed they can trouble bigger teams.
- In the morning at Chennai, New Zealand chased 183-5, their highest-ever T20 World Cup chase, with Tim Seifert scoring 65 and Glenn Phillips making 42 after Afghanistan posted 182-6.
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Nepal sent a strong message by coming close to a historic victory against England in the T20 World Cup 2026. Captain Rohit Paudel said that Nepal came not just to participate, but to give every team a tough challenge. Even though they lost the match by four runs, the team's passion and performance captured the attention of the entire cricket world.
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