🏏 Epic Battle at Wankhede: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights

🏏 Epic Battle at Wankhede: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights

The cricketing world witnessed a heart-stopping contest as Nepal took on England in their Group C T20 World Cup 2026 clash on 8th February 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. What followed was an absolute thriller that will be talked about for years! 

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🇬🇧 England’s Innings: 184/7 – A Late Charge

England elected to bat first and put up 184/7 in 20 overs, thanks to some explosive batting and key partnerships: 
• Jacob Bethell set the tone with a fluent 55 runs
• Harry Brook, the England captain, backed it up with 53 runs, anchoring the innings beautifully
• Will Jacks turned the tide in the final overs with a brutal 39 off just 18 balls*, smashing boundaries to lift the total to a competitive 184 

Despite early hiccups—including losing Phil Salt and Jos Buttler cheaply—England’s middle and late order stood firm when it mattered. 

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🇳🇵 Nepal’s Chase: A Courageous Comeback

Nepal’s reply was nothing short of spectacular, showcasing grit and skill against one of the top cricketing nations: 
• Dipendra Singh Airee led the charge with a powerful 44 runs
• Lokesh Bam blasted 39 runs off 20 balls, keeping Nepal in the hunt right till the end 

Nepal nearly pulled off a historic upset! They kept the required rate in check and entered the final over with a real chance of winning, but in the end, fell short by only 4 runs in a nail-biting finish. 

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✨ Memorable Moments & Key Highlights
• 🌟 Sher Malla’s dream debut — The young spinner took a wicket with his very first ball in T20 World Cup history, dismissing England opener Phil Salt early! 
• 🏆 Final margin: England won by just 4 runs, in a game that could have gone either way until the last ball. 
• 🙌 Nepal’s performance was praised widely as a sign of their rising stature in world cricket, showing fierce competitiveness against a top side. 

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🧠 What This Means for Nepal Cricket

Though the result didn’t go their way, Nepal proved they are no longer underdogs you can take lightly. The team’s fearless performance against a cricket powerhouse like England will boost confidence and inspire fans back home. 🇳🇵❤️ 

This match will be remembered as one of Nepal’s most remarkable T20 World Cup moments—a true testament to their fighting spirit!

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✍️ Did you enjoy this match as much as we did? Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments! 🗣️

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