Mumbai, India — Web Desk: England secured a thrilling 4-run victory over Nepal in the fifth group match of the ICC T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, England posted 184 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs, with Jacob Bethell scoring 55 and captain Harry Brook adding 53. Will Jacks made 39, while Jos Buttler contributed 26 runs.
For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav claimed two wickets each, while Sher Malla and Sandeep Lamichhane took one wicket apiece.
Chasing the target, Nepal fought bravely and scored 180 runs for 6 wickets. Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with 44, while Rohit Paudel and Lokesh Bam scored 39 each. Nepal needed 10 runs in the final over but managed only 5, falling just short of a historic win.
