England fight from the brink to avoid a major shock and beat an inspired Nepal by four runs in their opening match of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.
England survive scare as Nepal narrowly miss out on shock win
T20 World Cup, Group C, Mumbai
England 184-7 (20 overs): Bethell 55 (35), Brook 53 (32)
Nepal 180-6 (20 overs): Airee 44 (29), Lokesh 39* (20); Dawson 2-21
England won by four runs
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