Cricket Highlights, June 16: T20 WC 2024 (Match 37) – Bangladesh vs Nepal

Bangladesh vs Nepal (Match 37) – Highlights

In a thrilling encounter at the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh edged out Nepal by 21 runs to advance to the Super Eight stage. The match, filled with dramatic twists and standout performances, saw Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, deliver under pressure to secure a crucial victory. Nepal’s commendable effort, especially with the ball, kept the contest alive till the very end.

Nepal chose to bowl first after winning the toss, and their decision yielded instant results. Sompal Kami made an immediate impact, taking Tanzid Hasan’s wicket with the very first delivery of the matchNepal’s bowlers continued to apply pressure, and Bangladesh’s top order crumbled. By the end of the powerplay, Bangladesh was reeling at 31 for 4, with key players like Shanto and Litton back in the pavilion.

Towhid Hridoy showed some resistance, hitting a couple of boundaries, but his dismissal for a top-edged slog sweep further dented Bangladesh’s hopes. Mahmudullah and Shakib attempted to rebuild the innings, but frequent breakthroughs by Nepal’s bowlers kept Bangladesh in check. Paudel and Lamichhane were particularly effective, restricting Bangladesh to a modest total of 106 runs.

Bangladesh’s lower order, led by Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, played a crucial role in pushing the total to 106. Their 31-run partnership for the last two wickets provided the team with some breathing space. Taskin’s aggressive approach and Rishad’s resilience helped Bangladesh recover from a precarious position and set a target that their bowlers could defend.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s opening spell was truly extraordinary. Using the new ball, he tore through Nepal’s top order, taking four wickets in his four-over stint. His figures of 4-2-7-4 set the tone for Bangladesh’s defense. Sakib’s ability to swing the ball late and hit the right lengths consistently left Nepal’s batsmen struggling. His double-wicket maiden and a wicket maiden highlighted his dominance, putting Bangladesh in a commanding position early in Nepal’s chase.

Nepal’s bowlers put on an impressive show, restricting Bangladesh to a low score and giving their team a fighting chance. Sompal Kami’s early strikes and the consistent pressure applied by Lamichhane and Paudel were crucial in keeping Bangladesh’s batsmen under control. Despite Bangladesh’s lower order adding valuable runs, Nepal’s disciplined bowling ensured they had a manageable target to chase.

Chasing 107, Nepal’s batting line-up crumbled under the pressure of Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s fiery spell rattled the top order, reducing Nepal to 26 for 5. Despite a brief partnership between Malla and Airee, Nepal never recovered from the early blows. Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan’s late wickets sealed the win for Bangladesh, with Nepal falling short by 21 runs.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s match-winning spell was undoubtedly the highlight of the game. His ability to strike early and maintain pressure was instrumental in Bangladesh’s victory. Mustafizur’s crucial wickets in the death overs and Shakib’s all-round performance also played significant roles. For Nepal, Sompal Kami and Sandeep Lamichhane stood out with the ball, but their efforts were overshadowed by the team’s batting collapse.

Bangladesh vs Nepal Scoreboard

Bangladesh – 106 (19.3)

Nepal – 85 (19.2)

Result – Bangladesh won by 21 Runs

Player of the match – Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Bangladesh vs Nepal Playing XIs

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