NEW DELHI: South African legend Dale Steyn came up with a heartwarming reaction after Nepal almost pulled off a historic victory against England in their ICC T20 World Cup contest.

Despite suffering a narrow four-run defeat, Nepal earned widespread praise for pushing the two-time champions to the brink in a high-intensity encounter.

Fans salute Nepal after their Spirited fight against England despite the loss

Nepal’s fearless approach and composure under pressure impressed the cricketing world as they came agonizingly close to scripting one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. England were made to fight until the final ball, underlining how close the contest really was.

Reacting to Nepal’s spirited display, Steyn took to X and went beyond mere appreciation.

The former South Africa fast bowler publicly offered his support to Nepal cricket in the future, indicating his willingness to contribute in any capacity that could help the team progress further on the global stage.

“Nepal I offer my services to you if you ever need em! Up, up and UP!” he wrote on

England survived a massive scare to beat Nepal by four runs, but the associate nation walked away with immense respect. Nepal challenged a heavyweight with discipline, belief, and fearlessness, thrilling fans throughout.