Mumbai, February 8 A brilliant late innings from Lokesh Bam wasn't enough as England defeated Nepal by four runs in their T20 World Cup match here on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 185, Nepal finished at 180 for 6, with Lokesh remaining unbeaten on 39 off 20 balls, having hit four boundaries and two sixes.
Dipendra Singh Airee scored 44 off 29 balls, while captain Rohit Paudel contributed 39 off 34 balls.
Earlier, England scored 184 for seven after batting first.
England saw Jacob Bethell (55 off 35 balls) and Harry Brook (53 off 32 balls) make significant contributions with the bat, after opener Phil Salt (1) was dismissed early.
Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 39 off 18 balls.
Brief Scores:
England: 184/7 in 20 overs (Jacob Bethell 55, Harry Brook 53)
Nepal: 180/6 in 20 overs (Lokesh Bam 39 not out, Dipendra Singh Airee 44; Liam Dawson 2/21)