Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was packed with drama, and Bangladesh’s path to the Super Eight was anything but smooth. With South Africa already through, Bangladesh needed a win against Nepal to secure the last spot in the next round.
Bangladesh vs Nepal – A Historic Win for Bangladesh
Bangladesh made history by defending the lowest total ever in a T20I World Cup match. They set a modest target of 107 runs, but their stellar performance in the field sealed the victory.
Early Wickets Shake Bangladesh
Nepal had a perfect start when Sompal Kami took the wicket of Tanzid Hasan with the first ball of the match. The troubles for Bangladesh deepened when their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, was bowled out in the second over. By the end of the Powerplay, Bangladesh was struggling at 31/4.
Mid-Innings Struggles
Bangladesh tried to stabilize their innings after the Powerplay, but a mix-up led to Mahmudullah’s run-out, leaving them at 57/5 by the drinks break. Shakib Al Hasan, a key player, was dismissed LBW by Rohit Paudel for 17 runs off 22 balls, adding to Bangladesh’s woes.
Lamichhane’s Milestone and Bangladesh’s Lower-Order Resistance
Nepal’s leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane took two crucial wickets, including his 100th T20 International wicket. Despite the setbacks, Bangladesh managed to add a crucial 18 runs in their final stand, reaching a total of 106 before being all out.
Nepal’s Challenging Chase
Nepal faced early pressure in their run chase. Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s double-wicket maiden in the third over put Nepal on the back foot, reducing them to 24/4 by the end of the Powerplay. Sundeep Jora’s wicket in the next over further complicated their chase.
Nepal’s Middle-Order Fight
Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee provided some resistance, taking Nepal to 42/5 at the drinks break. They continued to fight, bringing the required run rate down to 7.5 with four overs to go.
Crucial Wickets and Bangladesh’s Tight Bowling
Malla’s dismissal in the 17th over was a significant blow to Nepal. Airee’s six kept Nepal in the game, but they needed 22 runs off the last 12 balls.
Mustafizur Rahman’s Match-Winning Over
Mustafizur Rahman delivered a game-changing 19th over, securing a wicket-maiden and leaving Nepal with an impossible task. Bangladesh won the match by 21 runs, marking the lowest total ever defended in a T20 World Cup match.
Bangladesh Advances to the Super Eight
With this thrilling victory, Bangladesh moves on to the second round of the tournament, joining South Africa from Group D. Their resilient performance under pressure showcased their potential and determination in the competition.
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