In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 match, Bangladesh faced off against Nepal with a spot in the Super 8s on the line. Bangladesh delivered an outstanding bowling performance, led by Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shakib Al Hasan, to secure a 21-run victory over Nepal. This win earned Bangladesh the final spot in Group 1 of the Super 8s, where they will compete against India, Australia, and Afghanistan.
Batting first, Nepal’s Sompal Kami made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with the first ball of the match. Despite this, Bangladesh struggled and were restricted to a low total of 106 runs in 19.3 overs. This marked Bangladesh’s lowest total against an associate nation in T20 World Cup history. Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane also reached a milestone by completing his 100 wickets in T20Is. Nepal’s bowlers, including Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, and Lamichhane, all picked up two wickets each.
In response, Nepal faced a tough challenge and could only muster 85 runs in 19.2 overs. They were in trouble early on at 26 for 5, but a solid partnership between Airee and Malla briefly kept them in contention. However, Bangladesh’s bowlers, particularly Hasan, Rahman, and Shakib Al Hasan, proved too strong for Nepal’s batting lineup.
With this victory, Bangladesh secured their spot in the Super 8s and will compete in Group 1 against tough opponents. The T20 World Cup continues to deliver exciting matches and intense competition as teams battle for supremacy on the world stage.