Take a look at our report from England vs Nepal within the T20 World Cup…
England survived an almighty scare to edge previous a spirited Nepal by 4 runs in T20 World Cup opener in Mumbai.
England have been taken to the ultimate over and wanted Sam Curran to defend 10 runs on the loss of life to forestall what would have been the best victory in Nepal’s cricketing historical past.
Lokesh Bam nearly accomplished the upset, requiring six from the ultimate ball to seal a well-known win, however he might solely handle a single.
The 26-year-old ended unbeaten on 39 from 20 deliveries and sank to his haunches in disappointment as England gamers rushed to acknowledge his excellent effort.
Nepal had surged in the direction of victory late on, with Lokesh hammering Jofra Archer for 22 within the 18th over earlier than following up with two boundaries off Luke Wooden within the nineteenth.
Underneath intense strain, England lastly held their nerve, Curran producing pinpoint yorkers within the last over to close the door.
The slim escape ensures head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Harry Brook keep away from the ignominy of overseeing one of many largest shocks in World Cup historical past.
Jack, who was named Participant of the Match mentioned: “Full credit score to Nepal, they have been completely good.
“We noticed the pitch was difficult. They actually took us shut there. I used to be wanting a little bit of time on the market within the center so it was good to have that.
“All in all, they have been tactically excellent. They pushed us proper to the sting there.”
England now have three days to regroup earlier than going through West Indies on the identical venue on Wednesday.
