T20 World Cup: England survive massive scare against Nepal
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Mumbai: Two-time champions England survived a massive scare against a doughty Nepal in their Group C clash of the T20 World Cup, clinching a narrow four-run win in a tense finish to their tournament opener here on Sunday. Nepal came within touching distance of creating history as they nearly upset one of the teams to beat in the competition, scoring 180/6 in reply to England’s 184/7. Lokesh Bam (39 not out off 20 balls) kept Nepal in the hunt for an upset victory but could not finish the game in the final over after a heroic effort. England’s players celebrate a wicket at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Nepal’s players greet fans in the...