England given major scare before overcoming Nepal in T20 World Cup opener

David Charlesworth, Press Association Cricket Reporter, Mumbai Sun, 8 February 2026 at 1:25 pm UTC·3 min read England were given a major scare at the beginning of their T20 World Cup campaign but Sam Curran held his nerve to deliver a four-run win over minnows Nepal at a raucous Wankhede Stadium. With Nepal needing 10 from the final over to secure a famous victory in the first ever meeting between the two sides, Curran nailed his lines and lengths to get England out of jail in a breathless contest.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement It was England’s 11th win in 12 completed T20s, secured after recording the highest score of the tournament of 184 for seven, underpinned by Jacob...