ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Match STARTS AT 7 PM
Mumbai, Feb 10: Given a scare by lower-ranked Nepal in the lung-opener itself, England would eye a more assured performance when they take on the West Indies in an evenly-matched and crucial Group C clash of the T20 World Cup, here on Wednesday.
Both the teams have won the competition twice in the past and are chasing a third title win like tournament co-hosts and defending champions India. The challenge would be to remain at their best on the given day as margins can be dangerously thin in T20 cricket.
It was something which England experienced when they took on a team several rungs below them but one that gave them a tough challenge on the field.Nepal’s four-run defeat, or a narrow win which England emerged with in their opening match here a few nights ago, was a challenge the former champions overcame by a very close margin. But it certainly will keep the Harry Brook-led side on its toes going forward.Sam Curran was the hero of the game for England, who had put on an at-par total of 184/7. He was relentless in his line and length in the final over to defend 10 runs and help his side escape unscathed in a contest which Nepal had threatened to run away with.All in all, England would feel their batting department did a better job than their bowlers collectively.Adil Rashid went wicketless and Jofra Archer, who has almost all the requisite skills for the format, was picked apart as Nepal exposed the shortcomings in this England bowling attack. (PTI)
