England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a last-ball thriller (AP)
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News1808-02-2026, 18:57

England Clinch Last-Ball Thriller Against Nepal in T20 World Cup Opener

  • England defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a nail-biting T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match at Wankhede Stadium.
  • Nepal, chasing 185, fell short with 180/6, despite a heroic effort from Lokesh Bam (39* off 20 balls).
  • Sam Curran's flawless yorkers in the final over restricted Nepal to just 5 runs, denying them a boundary needed for victory.
  • Jacob Bethell (55) and Harry Brook (53) powered England to 184/7, while Will Jacks added a quickfire 39*.
  • Over 17,000 fans, predominantly Nepalese, witnessed their team's valiant fight against one of the tournament favorites.

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