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England Sets T20 World Cup High Score in Mumbai Thriller
8 Feb
Summary
- England posted the highest score of the tournament so far.
- Will Jacks hit three sixes in the final over, scoring 39.
- Nepal's bowlers applied pressure until a late onslaught.
England posted the highest total of the T20 World Cup so far, setting a challenging target of 185 for Nepal in their opening Group C match in Mumbai. Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook contributed quick fifties, but Nepal's spin-heavy attack managed to take regular wickets throughout the innings.
The momentum shifted dramatically in the final over, with Will Jacks smashing three sixes to remain unbeaten on 39 off just 18 balls. This explosive cameo propelled England's score to 184-7, a total that put Nepal under significant pressure from the outset.
Nepal's captain, Rohit Paudel, opted to bowl first, and his bowlers, particularly Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav who took two wickets each, were effective for most of the match. However, Jacks's late heroics ultimately proved decisive, highlighting England's batting depth.
