Nepal, Feb. 8 -- Nepal pushed England all the way to the end in their opening match at the T20 World Cup 2026, ultimately losing by four runs chasing 185.

Lokesh Bam and Karan KC were at the pitch needing 10 off the last over, from at one point needing 60 off the last 30. An ice-cold Sam Curran gave nothing away.

It was a game appreciated at home and at the stands in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, where an audience of almost 17,000 Nepalis turned up to cheer for the team.

Post-game, Nepal have now earned the respect of the cricketing world, and the team can take a lot of confidence going into their three remaining group games against Italy, The West Indies, and Scotland.

England won the toss and chose to bat first at the batter-friend...