'This is how Champions Rise': Steyn offers Coaching Role, Yuvraj hails Nepal after almost miracle against England

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The world hailed Nepal after they almost pulled off a miracle in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against England. A valiant fight at the Wankhede Stadium almost offered Nepal their greatest moment, but they fell short by just 4 runs.

Harry Brook called correctly at the toss and batted first, but early jolts-Phil Salt out cheap to Sher Malla, Jos Buttler for 26-tested their nerve. Jacob Bethell's poised 55 off 35 and Brook's 53 off 32 fueled a key stand, before Dipendra Singh Airee's strikes sparked a wobble at 137/5. Will Jacks' fiery 39 off 18 then blasted them to 184/7 on the juicy Mumbai pitch.

Nepal's reply roared to life with Kushal Bhurtel's 29 off 17, but Liam Dawson's spin wizardry (2/21) snared Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel. An epic 82-run rescue from Paudel (39) and Airee (44) kept hope alive, only for Sam Curran to break through. Enter Lokesh Bam's heroic 39* off 20 pure firepower that nearly scripted glory. But with 10 off the last over, Curran's ice-cool yorkers held firm; Bam's final six-hunt ended in a long-off catch, stranding Nepal on 180/6.

Nepal hailed on Social Media after valiant Fight

Dale Steyn offered a coaching role and confirmed his availability for the Nepal team if they ever need him.

"Nepal won hearts but had a heartbreak. Outstanding game of cricket," wrote Cricket pundit Harsha Bhogle on social media.

Former India player Ravichandran Ashwin thinks Nepal are one of the best among the emerging nations.

Former England captain acknowledged Nepal's performance but reckons the win is an important one for England and they will take it.

Yuvraj Singh has heaped praises on the Nepal team and believes they will be rising in the coming years.

Nepal's prime minister Sushila Karki also hailed the national team, writing, "Win-loss is the rule of the game. How we played is what matters. Today's performance of the Nepali team is praiseworthy. Hope is still alive."