England vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Sam Curran holds his nerve as England beat Nepal in last-over thriller

Will Jacks to Rohit Paudel, Much fuller this time, on middle, Rohit Paudel sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single. Good comeback from Will Jacks after conceding a boundary on the first ball.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, Flatter, just outside off, Dipendra Singh Airee drives it through cover for a single.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, Short ball, on off, Dipendra Singh Airee stays back and blocks it to the left of the bowler.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, FOUR! Dipendra Singh Airee joins the party now! Will Jacks errs in his line down the leg side, Dipendra Singh Airee picks it well and helps it through fine leg for a boundary.

Adil Rashid to Rohit Paudel, SIX! That was much-needed! A half-tracker from Adil Rashid, on middle and leg. Rohit Paudel gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.

Adil Rashid to Dipendra Singh Airee, Fired in, on middle, Dipendra Singh Airee hops a bit and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Adil Rashid to Rohit Paudel, Flatter, on middle and leg, Rohit Paudel gets low and sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.

Adil Rashid to Rohit Paudel, Short again, on off, Rohit Paudel punches it to the fielder at cover.

Adil Rashid to Dipendra Singh Airee, Short, on off, Dipendra Singh Airee pushes it to wide of mid off for a quick single.

Adil Rashid to Dipendra Singh Airee, FOUR! Width on offer and Dipendra Singh Airee doesn't miss out. Flatter, outside off, Dipendra Singh Airee reaches out to it and cuts it through backward point for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, Flatter, on middle and leg, Dipendra Singh Airee gets down on one knee and slogs it through backward square leg for a run.

Will Jacks to Rohit Paudel, Nice and full, on leg, Rohit Paudel stays back and clips it through square leg for a single.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, Quicker, on middle and leg, Dipendra Singh Airee pulls it through square leg for one.

Will Jacks to Dipendra Singh Airee, Flatter, on middle and leg, Dipendra Singh Airee works it through square leg for a brace. He gets off the mark.

Drinks! Nepal have lost both of their openers, Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel. The pressure is on, and they'll be leaning heavily on Rohit Paudel to anchor the innings and find some rhythm in the middle. While the required run rate isn't an issue just yet, England's bowlers are smelling blood and they’ll be desperate to keep the squeeze on and break this partnership before it can flourish. Dipendra Singh Airee gets a promotion and walks in to bat now.

Will Jacks to Kushal Bhurtel, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! That's a soft dismissal. After a fine start, Nepal lose two in a hurry. Will Jacks bowls a slower one, short and on off. Kushal Bhurtel goes deep in his crease and looks to work it away but the ball hits the leading part of his bat. It lobs back to the right of Will Jacks, who takes a simple catch. Nepal are 42/2, needing 143 runs in 88 balls.

Will Jacks to Rohit Paudel, Short ball, on off, Rohit Paudel stays back and knocks it down to long on for a run.

Will Jacks to Rohit Paudel, Wide! Will Jacks starts with a wide. Short, down the leg side, Rohit Paudel leaves it alone. 

Jofra Archer to Rohit Paudel, Yorker, on middle, Rohit Paudel squeezes a flick shot to the short mid-wicket fielder, but he fumbles and the batter takes a single. 

Jofra Archer to Rohit Paudel, Full toss, on middle, Rohit Paudel nudges it but straight to the short mid-wicket fielder.

Jofra Archer to Rohit Paudel, On a length, on off, Rohit Paudel drives it to cover.

Jofra Archer to Rohit Paudel, WIDE! Rohit Paudel looks to flick this fuller delivery, going down the leg side but misses.

Jofra Archer to Rohit Paudel, Fuller, just outside off, Rohit Paudel bunts it to cover.

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, On a hard length, on off, Kushal Bhurtel guides it to the right of short third and gets a single.

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, Full, on off, Kushal Bhurtel blocks it to mid off.

Liam Dawson to Rohit Paudel, Full, on middle, Rohit Paudel defends it to his front.

One wicket down and it's Rohit Paudel who walks up to the middle.

Liam Dawson to Aasif Sheikh, OUT! CAUGHT! Liam Dawson is fired up. Fuller around leg, Aasif Sheikh once again goes for the sweep but only manages the top edge. The ball lobs gently to the right of Luke Wood at short fine leg, who shuffles across and pouches a dolly. Nepal lose their first wicket at 37, will this breakthrough finally put the brakes on the run flow?

Liam Dawson to Aasif Sheikh, Full, on leg, Aasif Sheikh flicks it to short fine leg.

Liam Dawson to Kushal Bhurtel, Full, on off, Kushal Bhurtel nudges it to square leg for another single.

Liam Dawson to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller, on middle, Aasif Sheikh works it to mid-wicket for one.

Liam Dawson to Kushal Bhurtel, TWO WIDES! Fuller, darting down the leg side. Kushal Bhurtel misses the flick and Buttler fumbles to glove it. Ends up parring it to short fine leg and the batter gets the single.

England will make their first change and it's Liam Dawson to offer some turn on the track.

Liam Dawson to Kushal Bhurtel, In the air... and safe! Fuller, around leg, Kushal Bhurtel attempts to sweep it but gets the top edge. The ball loops over short fine leg and drops safely. Brace taken.

Luke Wood to Aasif Sheikh, On a length, on middle, Aasif Sheikh dabs back to the bowler. 15 from the over, 29 from last two. 

Luke Wood to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! Just the flick of the wrist! Aasif Sheikh is not holding back after watching his partner smoking the deliveries. On a good length, on middle, angling away. Aasif Sheikh flicks it up and over mid-wicket and gets four runs.

Luke Wood to Kushal Bhurtel, Fuller, shaping away from the off stump, Kushal Bhurtel looks to push it to cover, but gets the outside edge onto deep third for a single.

Luke Wood to Kushal Bhurtel, SIX! Kushal Bhurtel, you beauty! Short of a length, on middle. Bhurtel stands tall and pulls it up and over the deep square leg fence for a big six. The crowd is loving it, the fans of Nepal are dancing. This is exceptional striking from Bhurtel, playing fearless cricket. 

Luke Wood to Kushal Bhurtel, Short, outside off, angling away, Kushal Bhurtel attempts to cut it but misses.

Luke Wood to Kushal Bhurtel, FOUR! That's easy pickings for Kushal Bhurtel! On a good length, around the thigh pad. Kushal Bhurtel tickles it away through short fine leg for four runs. 

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, On a length, outside off, Kushal Bhurtel guides it to deep third for a single. 14 runs off this over!

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, FOUR! Excellent shot! This is a very positive start from Kushal Bhurtel as well as Nepal. On a length, on off, Kushal Bhurtel stays on the leg side of the delivery and drills it toward the right of the extra cover fielder for four more runs.

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, Beaten! Back of a length, just outside off, zips through the surface. Kushal Bhurtel looks to cut it but gets beaten due to the extra pace on the ball. Much better from Archer.

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, FOUR! This is excellent batting from Bhurtel! Fuller again, on off pole. Kushal Bhurtel drives it through the gap between cover and point to get back-to-back boundaries.

Jofra Archer to Kushal Bhurtel, FOUR! Up and over! Fuller, just outside off by Jofra Archer. Kushal Bhurtel prods and drives it over the point region. That's the first boundary of the chase. 

Jofra Archer to Aasif Sheikh, Overpitched, around the pads, Aasif Sheikh clips it to deep fine leg to rotate the strike.

Who will share the new ball? Jofra Archer it is!

Luke Wood to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller, on middle, Aasif Sheikh tucks it to deep square leg and gets a single. Two runs to start off the second inning!

Luke Wood to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller, just outside leg, Aasif Sheikh misses his flick and it thumps on his pad, onto short cover.

Luke Wood to Aasif Sheikh, On a hard length, angling away, with a hint of inswinger. Aasif Sheikh pats it to the right of short cover.