From correspondents in London, England, 07:01 AM IST

The Netherlands shocked hosts England by four wickets in a thrilling opening match of the World Twenty20 at Lord's here Friday.

Brief scores: England 162/5 in 20 overs (Luke Wright 71, Ravi Bopara 46; Ryan ten Doeschate 2/35). Netherlands 163/6 in 20 overs (Tom de Grooth 49, Peter Borren 30; James Anderson 3/23).

(Staff Writer, © IANS)