T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Manasi PathakFebruary 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM

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At the T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai, thousands of Nepalese cricket fans created a vibrant, carnival-like atmosphere at Wankhede Stadium while supporting their team against England. Despite a painful loss, the fans, adorned in red and blue, transformed the stadium into a temporary "second home" with Nepali songs, dances, and cultural displays. Supporters of all ages attended, many traveling from Nepal and beyond. Nepal put on a memorable performance, nearly defeating the two-time champion England team in a close match that went down to the final ball. Although the team fell short, fans expressed pride and optimism for the future.

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Lokesh Bam 40% Subodh Dhakal ×240% Dipendra Singh Airee 40% Rohit Paudel 40% Kathmandu ×250% India ×260% ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 70% Mumbai ×370% England ×370% Wankhede Stadium ×580% Nepal ×1090%

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t20 world cup 100% nepal 90% cricket 80% england 70% fans 70% wankhede stadium 60% cricket match 50% mumbai 50% nepali culture 40%

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Very Positive

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Nepal

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