Bangladesh triumphs over Nepal in T20 World Cup 2024

Bangladesh's national cricket team secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 after a thrilling victory over Nepal. The match, held at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, saw Bangladesh emerge victorious by 21 runs.

Highlighting the bowling prowess of the Bangladeshi team, Tanzim Hasan Sakib shone brightly with an impressive four-wicket haul, supported by Mustafizur Rahman's three crucial wickets. Nepal's batting effort was led by Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee, who scored 27 and 25 runs respectively.

In the first innings, Bangladesh batted first and set a target of 106 runs for Nepal to chase. Shakib Al Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with 17 runs, while Mahmudullah and Rishad Hossain contributed 13 runs each. The Nepali bowlers, including Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, and Sandeep Lamichhane, put up a spirited performance by taking two wickets each.

Team Lineups:

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Anil Sah, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sundeep Jora, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

With this victory, Bangladesh has showcased their strength and determination in the T20 World Cup, advancing to the prestigious Super 8 stage. The team's stellar performance, both with the bat and ball, has set the stage for an exciting journey ahead in the tournament. Cricket fans can look forward to more thrilling matches as Bangladesh continues to make its mark on the global stage.