T20 World Cup: England survive Nepal scare
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Former champions England will open their campaign in the tournament with an afternoon clash against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka -- England rounded off its T20 World Cup preparations in style by sweeping the series 3-0 against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell (4-11) was the unlikely hero as he grabbed the last four wickets in eight balls and Sri Lanka crumbled to 116 all out in the third and final game.
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 points table remains unchanged in Group A after no matches were played on Day 2. India and Pakistan continue to occupy the top two spots, followed by Namibia, the Netherlands,
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.