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Nepal keep chase alive

February 08, 2026

Nepal 70-2 (8 Ovs) vs England 184-7 | SCORECARD

Adil Rashid is introduced into the attack. He starts with a gentle loosener and Dipendra Singh Airee doesn't miss out -- rocking back and putting it away for four. Airee follows it up with a single, while Paudel works one towards cover and rotates strike. Another single for Airee keeps things moving. Paudel caps off the over in style, smashing a six, and with little turn on offer, Nepal look keen to target Rashid. Thirteen runs come off it. Nepal move to 60/2 after seven overs. 

Will Jacks continues from the other end. Airee greets him aggressively, cracking a boundary first ball. He defends the next, then both batters calmly exchange singles to keep the chase on track. Airee finishes strongly again, piercing the field for another boundary. 

Ten runs from the over. Nepal reach 70/2 after eight overs, needing 115 from 72 balls.