England beat Nepal by 4 runs in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group C at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday 8 February 2026, with play starting at 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Wankhede Stadium has a capacity of 33,000 and is one of India’s most celebrated cricket venues.

A 4-run margin is among the narrowest possible victories in T20 cricket. England, the 2022 T20 World Cup champions, were made to fight every ball by a Nepal side that plays the format without inhibition. Nepal’s players, many of whom grew up without the coaching infrastructure of Full Member nations, brought a fearlessness that nearly produced one of the tournament’s most memorable upsets. England held on, but this was a warning rather than a comfortable victory.

Nepal’s cricket revolution is one of the sport’s most compelling stories. With leg-spin bowler Sandeep Lamichhane as their talisman and a generation of players inspired by him, Nepal have become a genuine competitive force in T20 cricket. Qualifying for the T20 World Cup for successive editions represents extraordinary development from a country where cricket infrastructure has been built from almost nothing. The Himalayan nation has over 1 million registered cricketers.

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is one of India’s most storied cricket grounds. With a capacity of 33,000, it hosted India’s 2011 ODI World Cup final victory. The stadium’s fast outfield and generally true pitch favour stroke-makers, which made Nepal’s near-victory even more notable: they scored competitively against a world-class England attack in challenging conditions.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: 09:30 GMT for viewers in the United Kingdom, 04:30 EST for the US East Coast, 20:30 AEDT for viewers in Sydney, and 15:00 NPT (UTC+5:45) for Nepal fans. Check Mumbai time and India time for exact local conversions.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the 10th edition, was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams in 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. England progressed from Group C and reached the semifinal, where India defeated them by 7 runs at Wankhede Stadium, the same ground where Nepal had come so close to creating history.

For timezone conversions, check Mumbai time, England time, and Nepal time.