ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal's Lokesh Bam's gritty knock went to vain as England defeated them by 4 runs during their tournament opener of the mega event on Sunday. While chasing a target of 185 runs, Nepal were 180/6, where Lokesh scored an unbeaten knock of 39 runs off 20 balls, in which he had hit four fours and two sixes.
Dipendra Singh Airee scored 44 runsoff 29 balls, whereas skipper Rohit Paudel scored 39 runs off 34 balls.
England's innings
Earlier, England scored 184 for seven batting first.
England saw Jacob Bethell (55 off 35 balls) and Harry Brook (53 off 32 balls) make significant contributions with the bat after opener Phil Salt (1) was dismissed early.
Will Jacks remained not out on 39 off 18 balls.
Brief Scores:
England: 184 for 7 in 20 overs (Jacob Bethell 55, Harry Brook 53).
Nepal: 180 for 6 in 20 overs (Lokesh Bam 39 not out, Dipendra Singh Airee 44; Liam Dawson 2/21).
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What’s Next For England
England will lock horns with the West Indies for their next match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. If they win this match, then they will become the table toppers of their group.
(With Agency Inputs)