Nepal's Thrilling World Cup Scare: Minnows Keep Cricket Exciting

• Nepal nearly pulled off a historic upset against England at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, losing by just 4 runs at Wankhede Stadium.
• England posted 184, with Jacob Bethell (55) and Harry Brook (53) leading the charge; Nepal's chase was powered by Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Lokesh Bam.
• Former South African legend Dale Steyn praised Nepal's spirited performance, offering his services to the team.
• The article highlights other instances of 'minnow' teams challenging cricketing giants, including USA vs India, Netherlands vs Pakistan, USA vs Pakistan (2024 Super Over win), Afghanistan vs Australia (2024), and Namibia vs Sri Lanka (2022).
• Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasizes that exposure to big matches helps smaller teams perform at higher levels, making World Cups more thrilling.