England beat Nepal in the Group C match 5 clash of T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal fought hard through Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Paudel, with Bam finishing strongly
Sam Curran’s final over sealed a four-run win
England began their World Cup campaign on a thrilling note at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, posting a competitive 184/7 after winning the toss and choosing to bat. Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook provided the backbone of the innings with half-centuries, while Will Jacks’ brisk 39 not out in the death overs lifted the total and gave England a challenging score to defend.
Nepal’s chase was spirited and sustained through the middle overs. Dipendra Singh Airee (44) and Rohit Paudel (39) ensured Nepal stayed in the contest, and Lokesh Bam’s explosive 39 not out late in the innings brought them within touching distance of a famous victory.
Despite the spirited effort, England held their nerve in the final moments. Sam Curran’s calm death-over bowling restricted Nepal just enough, with the visitors finishing on 180/6, four runs short, in a match that showcased Nepal’s growing competitiveness on the global stage.
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Nepal Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Toss Update
England won the toss and opted to bat first.
Nepal Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (capt), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
Nepal Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available for live TV telecast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
Nepal Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Squads
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Sundeep Jora, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav, Basir Ahamad, Lalit Rajbanshi, Lokesh Bam, Sher Malla
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Josh Tongue, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Ben Duckett
