England Stun Nepal in T20 World Cup Opener

England's cricket team secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener, with Sam Curran delivering a match-winning performance in the final over.

After the match, Curran said they were relieved to have secured two points and praised his team's confidence, acknowledging that a loss would have left their dressing room in a poor mood.

He added that his experience in numerous T20 cricket matches had taught him the importance of winning close games, which he believes will give the team a significant boost.

Curran also warned against underestimating Nepal, saying: 'We should never write off teams. They're playing really well.'

Will Jacks praised Curran, saying: 'He won the game for us. The game was completely different. We didn't think we could win.'

England's next match is against the West Indies, and Curran recalled the 2016 T20 World Cup final, where Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes off Ben Stokes.

Curran said: 'I strangely thought about the 2016 final. I thought if I bowled well, he wouldn't hit sixes off me.'

Curran's performance in the final over sealed the win for England.

This victory holds significant importance for England as they begin their T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note.