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England Sets Target of 185 Runs Against Nepal in ICC T20 World Cup Clash

Feb 08, Kathmandu - England posted a formidable total of 184 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Led by half-centuries from Jacob Bethell and Captain Harry Brook, England's batting display was impressive. Bethell scored the highest with 55 runs off 35 balls, smashing 4 fours and 4 sixes. Brook contributed 53 runs off 32 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. Unbeaten contributions from Will Jacks (39*) and Jos Buttler (26) added valuable runs to the total.

For Nepal, bowlers Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav took 2 wickets each, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Sher Malla shared a wicket apiece.