Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign with a 4-run win at Mumbai on Sunday.

After losing the toss, bowling first and seeing Afghanistan pile on 182-6 from their 20 overs in Chennai, the wheels threatened to fall off the Black Caps’ innings, when two wickets fell in the second over.

Tim Seifert leads the way with a knock of 65 off 41 balls, sharing a 74-run third-wicket partnership with Glenn Phillips as New Zealand pull off their highest successful chase in T20 World Cups.

Two-time champions England survived a major scare before labouring to a four-run victory against a plucky Nepal in a Group C thriller at the Twenty20 World

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Day 2 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 delivered thrillers across Chennai, Mumbai and Colombo as Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand registered hard-fought wins. Check out the top moments from the second day of the tournament.