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England Crush Nepal in T20 World Cup Thriller

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England dominated Nepal with a commanding batting display in their T20 World Cup clash at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The Three Lions posted a massive 643 runs from just 7 overs, setting an imposing target for the Himalayan nation. Jos Buttler led the charge with a blistering 26 off 17 balls, while Harry Brook remained not out on 6.

Phil Salt fell early for 1, but Jonny Bairstow's aggressive 28 off 15 balls kept the momentum going. Tom Banton contributed 2 before falling to Sandeep Lamichhane's bowling. England's power hitters capitalized on Nepal's inconsistent bowling attack, which conceded runs at an alarming rate.

Nepal's bowlers struggled to contain the English onslaught. Karan leaked 14 runs in 2 overs, while Malla went for 27 in his 2-over spell. Yadav managed to dismiss Buttler but conceded 4 runs in his solitary over. Lamichhane claimed Banton's wicket but was expensive, giving away 7 runs in 1 over.

The match officials included Leslie Reifer and Rod Tucker as on-field umpires, with Paul Reiffel serving as TV umpire. Andy Pycroft acted as match referee for this high-scoring encounter that showcased England's batting firepower in the tournament.

Quick Fact: England scored 643 runs in 7 overs against Nepal in the T20 World Cup.