ENG vs NEP: England post highest total of 2026 T20 World Cup so far
MUMBAI: The ENG VS NEP match saw England register the highest team total of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup so far, posting 184-7 against Nepal in the tournament’s fifth match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Tuesday.
After winning the toss, England captain Harry Brook elected to bat first, aiming to put early pressure on Rohit Paudel’s Nepal side.
England’s batting lineup delivered a solid all-round performance. Jos Buttler gave the innings a brisk start with 26 off 17 balls before being dismissed. In the middle order, Jacob Bethell anchored the innings with a composed 55 off 35 deliveries, while skipper Harry Brook added a quick 53 from 32 balls. Will Jacks provided a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 39 off 18 balls.
England lost a few quick wickets, with Phil Salt and Jofra Archer contributing one run each. The total was boosted by five extras conceded by Nepal, helping England reach 184-7 at the end of their 20 overs.
In reply, Nepal began their chase confidently and were 75-2 after nine overs at the time of reporting. However, the loss of two key wickets has kept the contest evenly poised.
With both batting depth and bowling execution set to play a decisive role, the outcome of the ENG vs NEP clash remains wide open.
INDIA vs USA
The INDIA vs USA clash saw the host team gaining a stunning victory, defeating their opponents by 132-8 in their third clash of the ICC T20 World Cup. The night belonged to the Indian skipper, who led from the front with a classy 84 off 49 balls.
WI VS SCO
The Second clash of the T20 World Cup saw WI overhauling Scotland, crushing them all at 147 in 18.5 overs to register their victory, after the West Indies posted 182 for five in the ICC T20 clash on Saturday.
PAK VS NL
The ICC mega cricket event 2026 opened when Pak took on NL on Friday. Pakistan won the tournament opener by three wickets after chasing 147 for seven wickets.
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