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T20 World Cup 2026: England Survives Nepal "Gorkha" Storm; Scotland Cracks Record 200
Summary: A weekend of high-octane cricket saw England barely escape a historic upset by Nepal, while Scotland became the first team this tournament to cross the 200-run mark. Meanwhile, South Africa and New Zealand signaled their intent with clinical opening victories.
The T20 World Cup 2026 has truly arrived, and the "Big Boys" are officially on notice. The last 48 hours delivered a cocktail of near-upsets, batting masterclasses, and bowling clinics across India and Sri Lanka. From the heart-pounding tension at the Wankhede to the run-fest at Eden Gardens, here is everything you missed.
England vs Nepal: The Great Escape in Mumbai
In what was nearly the greatest upset in T20 history, England edged past Nepal by just 4 runs. After debutant Jacob Bethell (55) and Harry Brook (53) powered England to 184/7, Nepal’s "Gorkhas" came out swinging. Captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee kept the chase alive until the final over. With 10 needed off the last 6 balls, Sam Curran held his nerve to deny Nepal a historic victory, leaving the Wankhede crowd in absolute awe of the Associate nation's grit.
Scotland Makes History at Eden Gardens
While the powerhouses were expected to breach the 200-run barrier first, Scotland stole the march against Italy. George Munsey’s explosive 84 led the Scots to a massive 207/4 - the highest total of the tournament so far. Italy, despite a valiant fifty from Ben Manenti, crumbled under the pressure of the chase, falling short by 73 runs.
Proteas and Kiwis Assert Dominance
Ahmedabad: South Africa dismantled Canada by 57 runs. Captain Aiden Markram (59) set the tone before Lungi Ngidi ripped through the Canadian top order with a 4-wicket haul.
Chennai: New Zealand pulled off their highest-ever T20 World Cup chase, hunting down Afghanistan’s 182 with 13 balls to spare. Tim Seifert’s 65 was the cornerstone of a clinical 5-wicket win.
T20 World Cup 2026: Match Results (Feb 8-9)
| Group | Match | Top Performer | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | NZ vs AFG | Tim Seifert (65) | NZ won by 5 wkts |
| C | ENG vs NEP | Jacob Bethell (55) | ENG won by 4 runs |
| B | SL vs IRE | Wanindu Hasaranga | SL won by 20 runs |
| C | SCO vs ITA | George Munsey (84) | SCO won by 73 runs |
| B | ZIM vs OMAN | Richard Ngarava | ZIM won by 8 wkts |
| D | RSA vs CAN | Lungi Ngidi (4/31) | RSA won by 57 runs |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Which team holds the record for the highest score in T20 World Cup 2026 so far?
Scotland currently holds the record after scoring 207/4 against Italy at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q2: Who won the Player of the Match in the England vs Nepal thriller?
Q2: Who won the Player of the Match in the England vs Nepal thriller?
All-rounder Will Jacks took the honors for his lightning 39* (18) and a crucial wicket during Nepal’s chase.
Q3: What happened to Italy's captain Wayne Madsen?
Q3: What happened to Italy's captain Wayne Madsen?
In a major blow for Italy, skipper Wayne Madsen suffered a shoulder injury during the match against Scotland and may miss the rest of the tournament.
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