Will Jacks stars with bat and ball as England hold off a spirited Nepal chase at Wankhede Stadium.

The Lions were restricted to 184/7 by the Rhinos in the duo’s first match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium.

Two years after a one-run loss to South Africa in the previous World Cup, the Rhinos face a ruthless England team that is not taking the Associate challenge lightly.

At India’s ‘cricket capital’, Nepal will face England, West Indies, Scotland and Italy. The Rhinos are aiming to upset heavyweights to make a historic entry to the Super 8 stage.

Captain Paudel says the team aims to qualify to Super 8 as they begin the campaign on Sunday.

The tournament involving four teams kicks off at Pokhara Stadium. Bangladesh face Bhutan, while hosts Nepal will meet India on the opening day of the tournament today.

The derby didn’t draw crowds of eager fans nor saw a contest befitting its name, highlighting just how far behind Nepali football has fallen.

Laligurans Association stay unbeaten in the National League after a goalless draw with Tribhuvan Army FC in the other match of Tuesday, a day when ANFA was again criticised for using worn-out venues and sudden amendments in fixtures.

CAN plans to revamp women’s cricket by increasing investment and implementing a long-term plan under the tutelage of incumbent coach Harshal Jayant Pathak.

In Nepal’s first-ever victory over a Test nation, Magar becomes third Nepali cricketer to cross 1,000 WT20I runs. Mahato is now the first Nepali to have three WT20I fifties.

Puja Mahato became the first Nepali woman cricketer to score three half-centuries, while Sita Rana Magar became the third Nepali woman cricketer to reach 1,000 T20I runs in the win over Zimbabwe.

Laligurans Association, a local club from Kaski that entered the National League as the President League champion, defeated Jawalakhel and Nawa Jana Jagriti before winning against Nepal Police on Friday.

APF beat Church Boys 4-1 while 10-man Sankata hold Friends’ Club Kopundole for a goalless draw in another match at Chyasal Stadium. NRT defeat Kankre Bihar 2-0 at ANFA Complex.

Two of Nepal’s most experienced players, Sita Rana Magar and Rubina Chhetry, keep the team in the chase until the very end, turning the match into a nail-biter.

Nepal Police FC and Tribhuvan Army FC settle for draws against emerging clubs Chitlang FC and Planning Boyz United, respectively. The results underline a shifting domestic football landscape where legacy alone is not enough.