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Sri Lanka and New Zealand win as England survives Nepal
The second World Cup day ended with three victories, including England’s four-run escape in Mumbai.
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Sri Lanka began its men’s T20 World Cup campaign by beating Ireland in Colombo, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking three wickets for 25. Kamindu Mendis’ 44 from nineteen balls supplied late batting impetus before the hosts defended a target of 164.
England held off Nepal by four runs in Mumbai after posting 184. Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook made half-centuries, while Will Jacks added an unbeaten 39. Nepal needed ten from the last over, but Sam Curran conceded six to preserve England’s advantage.
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai, completing a chase of 183 with thirteen balls remaining. Gulbadin Naib’s 63 had lifted Afghanistan’s total, but Tim Seifert answered with 65 and Glenn Phillips contributed 42 before the middle order finished the task.
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