Nepal Vs England, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Sam Curran Defends 10 In Final Over After Lokesh Bam’s Stunning Charge

England survived a huge scare to defeat Nepal by four runs in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash at the Wankhede Stadium. England posted 184/7, built around half-centuries from Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell, while Will Jacks added vital late momentum. Nepal’s reply showed remarkable belief despite early blows, as Dipendra Singh Airee made 44 and Rohit Paudel struck 39 before Lokesh Bam’s explosive finish dragged the chase to the brink. With the crowd sensing history, Sam Curran delivered a superb final over under pressure to restrict Nepal to 180/6, sealing a tense win. The margin was tiny, but England escaped with the points after a gripping contest.

Updated on: 8 February 2026 7:26 pm

England players celebrate after wining against Nepal during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Mumbai, India. Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Nepal vs England T20 WCup Cricket Jacob Bethell

England's Jacob Bethell plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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T20 WCup Cricket England vs Nepal Jos Buttler

England's Jos Buttler plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Nepal cricket team supporters cheer during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane, left, celebrates the wicket of England's Tom Banton with captain Rohit Paudel during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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England vs Nepal T20 WCup Cricket Jacob Bethell

England's Jacob Bethell celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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England vs Nepal T20 WCup Cricket Harry Brook

England's captain Harry Brook celebrates his fifty runs during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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England vs Nepal T20 WCup Cricket Will Jacks

England's Will Jacks plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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England vs Nepal T20 WCup Cricket Kushal Bhurtel

Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Nepal vs England T20 WCup Cricket Harry Brook

England's captain Harry Brook tries to take a catch during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Nepal vs England T20 WCup Cricket Rohit Paudel

Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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T20 WCup Cricket England vs Nepal Dipendra Singh

Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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England vs Nepal T20 WCup Cricket Lokesh Bam

Nepal's Lokesh Bam plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Nepal in Mumbai, India. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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