England survived a major scare to beat Nepal by four runs in a thrilling Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match. Nepal, needing 10 runs off the final over, fell short as Sam Curran bowled a superb last over, conceding only five runs and taking a wicket.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed pride despite the defeat: “Disappointment is there but at the same time, I’m very proud of the team. We gave 110% and they gave all they had. I’m very proud of them.” He added that Nepal came to compete, not just participate, and believed they could beat any side.
Will Jacks, named Player of the Match for his 39 off 18 balls, praised Nepal: “Full credit to Nepal, they were absolutely brilliant. The pitch was tricky but they played the spin really well.” He noted that England’s adaptability would be crucial on such surfaces.
England captain Harry Brook acknowledged the challenge: “It wasn’t easy at all but thankfully we got over the line. They played extremely well. Not many teams take Adil Rashid down the way they did.” He highlighted Jacks’ batting and Sam Curran’s composure in the final over.
Nepal’s Lokesh Bam played a stunning innings of 35 off 15 balls, taking the game deep. However, Curran’s pinpoint yorkers and a wicket in the final over ensured England scraped home. Nepal, who lost to South Africa by one run in the previous World Cup, again showed they are a force to be reckoned with.
