Nepal need 185 against England
Summary
Nepal will need 185 runs to beat England in their opening match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. England scored 184/7 with notable performances from Harry Brook and Will Jacks.
Key Points
- Nepal lost the toss and were invited to bowl first against England in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opener.
- Sandeep Lamichhane and Sher Malla took key wickets for Nepal, restricting England to 184/7.
- Harry Brook scored 53 runs and Jacob Bethell 55 for England, with significant partnerships in the middle overs.
- England’s captain Harry Brook had hoped to score over 200 runs but the team fell short against Nepal.