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The Independent UK
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David Charlesworth

MYSTERIOUS: England survive huge scare against nepal in t20 world cup opener - What They Never Told You

England survived a scare in their T20 World Cup opener - (Reuters)

England were given a major scare at the beginning of their T20 World Cup campaign, but Sam Curran held his nerve to deliver a four-run win over minnows Nepal at a raucous Wankhede Stadium.

With Nepal needing 10 from the final over to secure a famous victory in the first-ever meeting between the two sides, Curran nailed his lines and lengths to get England out of jail in a breathless contest.

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