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England beat Nepal by four runs; avoid shock at T20 World Cup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilFebruary 8, 2026 at 02:58 PM
England beat Nepal by four runs; avoid shock at T20 World Cup
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In a Group C T20 World Cup match in Mumbai on February 8, 2026, England narrowly defeated Nepal by four runs. England batted first, recovering from an early slump to post 184-7, with Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell scoring half-centuries. Nepal responded strongly, with captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee leading the chase. Lokesh Bam's late hitting brought Nepal close, but they ultimately fell short, finishing at 180-6. England's Sam Curran bowled a tight final over to secure the win. Nepal's strong performance nearly resulted in a major upset against the two-time champions.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Tom Banton 30% Phil Salt 30% Sam Curran 40% Jos Buttler 40% Dipendra Singh Airee 50% Rohit Paudel 60% Jacob Bethell 70% Harry Brook 80% England ×2100% Nepal ×2100%

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Al Jazeera
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Center (0.00)
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90%
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England

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