England narrowly defeated Nepal by 4 runs in a thrilling Group C match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on February 8 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
<p>Nepal started strong, putting pressure on England early. Sher Malla took the first wicket by getting Phil Salt out for just 1 run, forcing England to regroup. Jos Buttler then scored 26 runs, helping stabilize the innings. Jacob Bethell made a solid contribution with 55 runs off 35 balls, giving England the stability they needed.</p>
<p>England's captain, Harry Brook, added 53 runs, while Will Jacks boosted the score with an unbeaten 39 off 18 balls. Their efforts allowed England to finish with a total of 184 for 7.</p>
<p>Nepal's bowlers kept things interesting, with Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav each taking 2 wickets. Sandeep Lamichhane bowled well, giving away just 25 runs in four overs, which helped contain England's score.</p>
<p>Nepal began their chase aggressively, with Kushal Bhurtel scoring 29 runs off 17 balls. Dipendra Singh led the charge with a strong 44 runs, supported by Rohit Paudel’s 39 runs and Lokesh Bam’s unbeaten 39 runs off 20 balls, keeping the required run rate manageable.</p>
<p>England's bowlers responded under pressure, with Liam Dawson taking two key wickets in the middle overs. Sam Curran bowled a crucial final over, allowing England to defend their target and clinch a narrow 4-run win.</p>
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<strong>Full Scorecard – England vs Nepal ICC </strong> <strong>T20 World Cup 2026, February </strong>8</h2>
<p>England 184 for 7 (Bethell 55, Brook 53, Jacks 39*) beat Nepal 180 for 6 (Airee 44, Bam 39*, Paudel 39, Dawson 2-21) by four runs.</p>
<h2>Match Highlights & Key Moments</h2>
<p>England won the toss and chose to bat, taking advantage of a good pitch that favored batting but also required disciplined bowling. Nepal struck early when Sher Malla dismissed Phil Salt during the powerplay. England regrouped through strong performances from Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook, with late hitting from Will Jacks raising the total to 184.</p>
<p>Nepal stayed competitive on the batting-friendly pitch thanks to contributions from Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, and Lokesh Bam. In a tense final over, Sam Curran held his nerve, enabling England to secure the win.</p>
<h2>Player of the Match</h2>
<p>Will Jacks was awarded Player of the Match for scoring 39 runs and taking 1 wicket in his two-over spell.</p>
<h2>What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026</h2>
<p>This victory gives England two important points in Group C, keeping them on track for qualification for the next round. For Nepal, the close loss highlights their increasing competitiveness and confidence against top teams.</p>
<h2>FAQs – England vs Nepal ICC T20 World Cup 2026</h2>
<p><strong>Q1</strong>: Who won the match between England and Nepal?</p>
<p><strong>A1</strong>: England won by 4 runs on February 8, 2026, in Mumbai.</p>
<p><strong>Q2</strong>: Who was named Player of the Match?</p>
<p><strong>A2</strong>: Will Jacks was named Player of the Match for his 39 runs and one wicket.</p>
<p><strong>Q3</strong>: What was the final score of the match?</p>
<p><strong>A3</strong>: England scored 184 for 7, while Nepal scored 180 for 6.</p>
<p><strong>Q4</strong>: What are the next matches for England and Nepal?</p>
<p><strong>A4</strong>: England will face the West Indies on February 11 in Mumbai, and Nepal will play against Italy on February 12 in Mumbai.</p>
