MUMBAI: With half-centuries from Jacob Bethell and captain Harry Brook, England has posted a commanding total of 185 for Nepal in the ICC T20 World Cup.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, England finished their 20 overs at 184 for 7. Bethell top-scored with 55 runs off 35 balls, striking 4 fours and 4 sixes, while Brook added 53 runs from 32 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. Jos Buttler contributed 26 runs, and Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 39.

For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav took 2 wickets each, while Sher Malla and Sandeep Lamichhane claimed one wicket apiece.