Dipendra Singh Airee is handed the ball. Buttler wastes no time, nudging one into the gap for a quick single. Bethell follows with a firm drive down to long-on for another run as England keep the board ticking. Then Buttler switches gears -- cracking back-to-back boundaries with authority, first through the off side and then square of the wicket. He adds a single before a dot ball closes the over. A productive one for England -- 39/1 after four overs.
Nandan Yadav comes in from the other end. Buttler starts watchfully with a defence but responds in style, smashing the next ball to the fence. However, the bowler hits back immediately.
WICKET! Buttler falls! Extra bounce does the trick Buttler --goes for the cut but only manages a thick edge, and Aasif Sheikh completes the catch safely behind the stumps. Nandan Yadav is pumped, punching the air and leaping in celebration. A timely breakthrough for Nepal. Buttler departs for 26 off 17 balls.
Tom Banton walks in as the new batter.
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