Bangladesh scored 106 in 19.3 overs, where as Nepal scored 85 in 19.2 overs.
So, finally Bangladesh beat Nepal by 21 runs.
T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh Secures Final Super 8 Spot Despite Spirited Effort from Nepal
Bangladesh overcame a spirited effort from Nepal to clinch the final Super 8 spot in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
While the spot seemed secure for Bangladesh coming into the game, a poor batting performance saw them bowled out for just 106, giving the Netherlands a glimmer of hope.
Concerns arose in the Bangladesh camp as the Dutch began their run chase against Sri Lanka in pursuit of 202, but Bangladesh’s bowlers delivered a stellar performance to secure the win.
Where Was the Game Won?
Tanzim Hasan Shakib’s remarkable figures of 4/7, including a record 21 dot balls, were pivotal.
However, Mustafizur Rahman’s two stunning overs at the death were crucial.
Conceding just 1 run in the 17th over and bowling a wicket-maiden in the 19th, Mustafizur crushed Nepal’s hopes.
Bangladesh Innings
Powerplay – Horror Start
Phase Score: 31/4 (RR – 5.16, 4s/6s – 4/0)
Bangladesh had a disastrous start, losing Tanzid Hasan after two balls and skipper Najmul Shanto in the second over.
Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy also fell within the powerplay, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 31/4.
Middle Overs – Nepal Keeps Bangladesh in Check
Phase Score: 44/3 (RR – 4.88, 4s/6s – 3/0)
Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan tried to steady the innings, but a miscommunication led to Mahmudullah’s run-out.
Nepal’s tight bowling restricted Bangladesh’s scoring, with Shakib also falling during this phase.
Death Overs – Hopes in the Balance
Phase Score: 31/3 (RR – 6.88, 4s/6s – 3/1)
Bangladesh struggled at the death, managing only a few boundaries before being bowled out for 106.
This left their qualification hopes hanging in the balance.
Nepal Innings
Powerplay – Worse Start Than Bangladesh
Phase Score: 24/4 (RR – 4.00, 4s/6s – 5/0)
Nepal had an even worse start than Bangladesh, with Tanzim Hasan Shakib striking twice in the third over.
Despite a couple of boundaries, they finished the powerplay at 24/4.
Middle Overs – Nepal Recovers
Phase Score: 41/1 (RR – 4.55, 4s/6s – 2/0)
Despite Tanzim’s fiery spell, Nepal staged a recovery from 26/5.
Dipendra Singh and Kushal Malla rotated the strike well, bringing the equation down to 42 needed from the final five overs.
Death Overs – Mustafizur Seals the Deal
Phase Score: 20/5 (RR – 4.61, 4s/6s – 1/2)
Nepal had a brief hope with a six and a four from Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh.
However, Mustafizur’s exceptional bowling, including a wicket-maiden 19th over, turned the game in Bangladesh’s favor.
Shakib Al Hasan then took two wickets in the final over to end Nepal’s chase, securing Bangladesh’s spot in the Super 8.
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