Fans at Wankhede Stadium gave Nepal a standing ovation (AP and X)
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News1808-02-2026, 22:01

Nepal Gets Standing Ovation After Thrilling Loss to England at Wankhede

  • Nepal received a standing ovation from fans at Wankhede Stadium after a narrow four-run loss to England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
  • The team acknowledged the support from both traveling and local fans by taking a round of the stadium.
  • Former cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Irfan Pathan, and Dale Steyn lauded Nepal's heroic effort on social media.
  • England set a target of 184/7, powered by half-centuries from Harry Brook (53) and Jacob Bethell (55), with Will Jacks adding 39* off 18 balls.
  • Nepal's chase, led by Rohit Paudel (39), Dipendra Singh Airee (44), and Lokesh Bam's late onslaught, fell just short, needing 10 runs off the final over but scoring only 5.

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