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England V Nepal: ICC Mens T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Fever Grips Kathmandu

Nepali cricket fans react while watching the live screening of the match between Nepal and England in an open ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 8, 2026. Nepal suffers a narrow four-run defeat against England in a thrilling match under the ICC T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. Chasing a target of 185 runs, Nepal is restricted to 180 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee top-scores for Nepal with 44 runs off 29 balls, hitting six fours and a six. Lokesh Bam contributes 39 runs off 20 balls, smashing four fours and two sixes, while skipper Rohit Paudel adds 39 runs from 34 balls, including two fours and two sixes. For England, Liam Dawson claims two wickets, while Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Lyle Wood, and Jofra Archer take one wicket each. Earlier, England, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posts 184 for seven in 20 overs. Jacob Bethell scores a highest 55 runs off 35 balls, including four fours and four sixes. Harry Brook makes 53 runs off 32 balls with four fours and three sixes, while Will Jacks plays a quick 39-run knock off 18 balls, hitting one four and four sixes. For Nepal, Nandan Yadav and Dipendra Singh Airee take two wickets each, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Sher Malla pick up one wicket apiece. Nepal is placed in Group C of the World Cup alongside England, West Indies, Italy, and Scotland. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13290264
Date Taken	8 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Sports
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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