"England were given a major scare at the beginning of their Men's 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."
"It was England's 11th win in 12 completed T20 games, secured after recording the highest score of the tournament of 184 for seven. England's innings was underpinned by Jacob Bethell's 55 off 35 balls and Harry Brook's 53 off 32 as they faced 14 overs of spin. Will Jacks' cameo of 39 not out off 18 deliveries proved just as important, while Liam Dawson shone with the ball with two for 21 as England were pushed to the limit by their Associate opponents."
Sam Curran defended 10 needed from the final over to secure a four-run win as England beat Nepal at Wankhede Stadium. England posted 184 for seven, the tournament's highest score, led by Jacob Bethell's 55 off 35 and Harry Brook's 53 off 32. Will Jacks finished 39 not out off 18 and Liam Dawson took two for 21. Nepal reached 146 for five before Lokesh Bam's unbeaten 39 revived their chase and thousands of Nepali fans cheered every boundary. Adil Rashid went wicketless and expensive, but Curran's accurate death bowling sealed England's 11th win in 12 completed T20s.
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