England vs Nepal live streaming: Where to watch T20 WC 2026 match?
Harry Brook-led England will look to kickstart their campaign with a big win over Nepal
Nepal put up an impressive fight against England in Match 5 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, restricting the former champions to a competitive but chaseable 184 for 7 after 20 overs.
Early strikes put England under pressure
After England won the toss and chose to bat, Nepal struck early to dent their momentum. Sher Malla removed Phil Salt cheaply, and although Jos Buttler counterattacked with a brisk 26 off 17 balls, his stay ended when Nandan Yadav broke through. Tom Banton failed to settle and was trapped lbw by Sandeep Lamichhane, leaving England searching for stability.
Bethell and Brook steady the innings
Jacob Bethell provided the backbone of England’s innings, reaching a rapid half-century off just 28 balls. He scored 55 off 35 deliveries and found support from skipper Harry Brook, who also brought up his fifty with a fluent 53 off 32 balls. However, Nepal clawed back with quick wickets, as Dipendra Singh removed Bethell and then dismissed Sam Curran soon after.
Late push lifts England past 180
Brook fell immediately after reaching his milestone, but Will Jacks ensured England finished strongly. His unbeaten 33 off 18 balls gave the innings late impetus, helping England post 184 for 7. Nepal now face a challenging chase of 185 as they look to script the first upset of the tournament.
England scorecard:
| England (20 ovs maximum) | ||||||
| Batting | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Phil Salt | c Lamichhane b Malla | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jos Buttler † | c †Aasif Sheikh b Yadav | 26 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 152.94 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Lokesh Bam b Airee | 55 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 157.14 |
| Tom Banton | lbw b Lamichhane | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Harry Brook (c) | c Malla b Yadav | 53 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 165.62 |
| Sam Curran | b Airee | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Will Jacks | not out | 39 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 216.66 |
| Jofra Archer | run out (†Aasif Sheikh/Karan KC) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Liam Dawson | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 4) 5 | |||||
| Total | 20 Ov (RR: 9.20) 184/7 | |||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s |
| Karan KC | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.66 | 6 |
| Sher Malla | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.66 | 5 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.66 | 7 |
| Nandan Yadav | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 | 8 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 11 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
The coin flip of the match went in England's way who opted to bat first. Captain's take after toss: Harry Brook (England): We're having a bat first. Think the pitch will be in the best shape in the first innings, we'll look to bowl in the second innings. Little bit of spin and a bit of bounce. We wanted two out and out pacers with the new ball. Playing really well, SL wasawesome preparation and we have taken plenty of confidence. Feeling good and I'm hopeful of taking good decisions. Can't take anything for granted, just stay with the situation and adapt to the situation. Rohit Paudel (Nepal): We would have bowled first. Looking at the conditions, chasing is the better option. It's a used wicket, if it turns, it'll help us in the second innings. Playing all the games here is an advantage for us, as a team to play in Asian conditions helps Nepal, that's a big advantage for us. England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11 England playing 11: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood Nepal playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (w), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane
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England vs Nepal ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Broadcasting details
| ICC T20 World Cup 2026: England vs Nepal broadcasting details | ||
| Country / Region | TV Telecast Channel | Live Streaming Platform |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar (app & website) |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha, Myco, ARY ZAP |
| Netherlands | — | ICC.tv |
| Sri Lanka | Dialog TV, TV Supreme | Dialog Play, ThePapare |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App, ESPN+ |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife Max | STARZPLAY |
| Caribbean | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Rest of the World | — | ICC.tv (geo-restrictions apply) |
England vs Nepal ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s match live streaming and telecast details
When will the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Sunday, February 8.
What will be the venue for the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
The England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
What time will the toss for the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 take place?
The toss for the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at 2.30 pm IST.
What time will the first ball of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 be bowled?
The first ball of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at 3 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live telecast of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India?
The live streaming of the England vs Nepal match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.