England survives huge scare against Nepal
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How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England - Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, an
The most recent of those triumphs took place in India, culminating with a memorable win over England in the final thanks to the brilliance of Carlos Braithwaite, who whacked four sixes off Ben Stokes 's final over to clinch the trophy.
Former champions England will open their campaign in the tournament with an afternoon clash against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
England begin their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, February 8, with the spotlight firmly on captain Harry Brook. The Group C opener starts at 3pm local time (09:30 GMT) and gives England an immediate chance to set the tone in Indian conditions.
England posted a competitive 184/7 against Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match, powered by Bethell and Brook’s fifties and a strong finish
A brief history of the T20 World Cup: 2007 in South Africa. Final: India def. Pakistan by 5 runs. Four years after England invented Twenty20 cricket, the first T20 World Cup (then