Batting first, England posted a competitive total of 184/7 in 20 overs, with strong contributions from Jacob Bethell (55) and captain Harry Brook (53). Will Jacks added a late unbeaten 39 off 18 balls, which proved crucial in boosting England’s final score. In response, Nepal produced a spirited chase, finishing at 180/6 in their 20 overs and coming agonizingly close to a historic upset. Dipendra Singh Airee (44), Rohit Paudel (around 39), and Lokesh Bam (39 not out) led the fightback and kept Nepal in contention until the final over

The match is scheduled to be played at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, where both sides will look to begin or strengthen their campaign with a crucial victory

काठमाडौं — आईसीसी टी–२० विश्वकप २०२६ को तयारी तीव्र बन्दै जाँदा प्रतियोगितामा सहभागी राष्ट्रका कप्तानहरूको औपचारिक भेलामा नेपालका कप्तान रोहित पौडेल सहभागी भएका छन्। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट परिषद् (ICC) ले आयोजना गरेको उक्त कप्तान सभा विश्वकपको सुरुआती औपचारिक कार्यक्रमहरूमध्ये एक हो।