England survive Nepal scare to clinch last-ball thriller
Curran final over allows England to breathe a huge sigh of relief after Bam fireworks
08/02Result
5th Match, Group C (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Mumbai, Feb 8 2026
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![England]( "England")
184/7 -
![Nepal]( "Nepal")
180/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
08/02Result
5th Match, Group C (D/N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Mumbai, Feb 8 2026
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![England]( "England")
184/7 -
![Nepal]( "Nepal")
180/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
'Unbelievable' Sam Curran closes out win as death-bowling proves difference
Harry Brook and Rohi Paudel highlight Curran's skill as England deny Nepal in Mumbai
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Nepal's Cardiac Kids give England the fright of their lives
Their fans took over the Wankhede Stadium, and their players put on a display we'll never forget
England bat; Nepal hand debut to Sher Malla
Brook won the toss and chose to bat first with conditions in mind, but Paudel said that Nepal's players "love slow tracks" and that they hoped the surface would suit them
England's need for renewal offers Buttler a chance to come in from the cold
England's greatest white-ball player has been sidelined in the Bazball era, but this could be his time to shine
Adil Rashid: 'You've got to have a big heart to be a spinner at the top level'
At 38, the England legspinner is in one of the most penetrative and consistent phases of his T20I career. He talks about his consistency, evolution, and more
Brook draws a line under Wellington after 'horrendous' month in spotlight
Incident with bouncer has taught him that captaincy carries a "hell of a lot more responsibility"
Jacks hails England team unity as he backs under-fire captain Brook
Long-time team-mate says players back their captain 100% amid off-field controversy
Preview
England enter the unknown in maiden encounter with Nepal
Both teams begin campaign with confidence after extended winning runs, but England seek refuge from off-field rows
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |