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England vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2026: ENG clinch narrow victory in campaign opener - Action in images
Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell got half-centuries as England defeated Nepal by four runs in their T20 World Cup opener.
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England defeated Nepal by four runs in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Mumbai on Sunday.(Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
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Defending a target of 185 runs, England restricted Nepal to 180/6 in 20 overs.(PTI)
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Dipendra Singh Airee was in decent batting form, registering 44 off 29 blls.(PTI)
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Meanwhile, Liam Dawson struck twice for England.(PTI)
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Initially, England posted 184/7 in 20 overs.(AP)
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Jacob Bethell got a half-century, registering 55 off 35 balls.(PTI)
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Meanwhile, Harry Brook slammed 53 off 32 balls.(PTI)
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