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Nepal fans light up Wankhede with spirited support

09 February,2026 10:35 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Subodh Mayure

Nepal fans brought unmatched energy to the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, vastly outnumbering English supporters during Nepal’s T20 World Cup match against England. Several fans travelled from Kathmandu to cheer their team, expressing pride and optimism about Nepal’s growing stature in world cricket

Nepal supporters outside Wankhede on Sunday. PIC/SUBODH MAYURE


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While English fans were few at the Wankhede on Sunday, Nepal enjoyed massive support.

Chetan Kesi, part of a group of 20 Nepal fans, especially flew down from Kathmandu.

"We're here to support Nepal. Our players are working hard and in future we will be an important team in the World Cup. There are around 3000 to 4000 fans here," Kesi told mid-day.

Meanwhile, English couple Garry and Clare Pheasey from Manchester are enjoying the cricket as well as looking forward to celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on February 10 here.

"I remember, immediately after our wedding in 2021, we went to Sri Lanka to watch England play cricket and now we're here to see England again," said Clare.

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