In a tense match that came down to the final ball, England secured a narrow four-run win against Nepal in the opening game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Nepal, led by Captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh, put up a strong fight, but England’s Sam Curran’s superb final over ensured victory for the two-time champions.
Nepal, chasing a challenging target, started well with Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel scoring quickly against England’s experienced bowlers. However, England struck early, dismissing both openers to put pressure on Nepal’s innings.
Despite losing early wickets, Nepal’s captain Rohit and Dipendra built a crucial 82-run partnership, targeting England’s spinner Adil Rashid. Dipendra’s aggressive innings of 44 runs off 29 balls was cut short by Sam Curran, while Harry Brook’s team continued to apply pressure.
England’s bowlers, led by Liam Dawson, contained Nepal’s batting lineup, with contributions from Curran, Wood, Archer, and Jacks. Earlier, England posted a competitive total of 184/7, with Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, and Will Jacks starring with the bat.
