Bangladesh vs Nepal: T20 Cricket World Cup 2024
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Bangladesh’s Victory Over Nepal
Bangladesh has advanced to the Super 8s after a commanding bowling performance compensated for their subpar batting display. They defended the lowest total ever in a T20 World Cup match, setting a new record. Nepal, similar to their previous game against South Africa, struggled to follow up a strong bowling effort with a competitive batting performance. Despite only scoring 106, Bangladesh managed to secure a win, indicating the challenging nature of the pitch for batsmen.
Match Overview
Bangladesh began strongly with Tanzim Hasan dismantling Nepal’s top order. Nepal quickly lost five wickets before a resilient 50-run partnership between Malla and Dipendra Airee provided some hope. However, the pressure proved too much, and Mustafizur Rahman along with Shakib Al Hasan cleaned up the remaining wickets, securing Bangladesh’s victory.
Notable Records
This match set a new record for the lowest target successfully defended in T20 World Cup history:
- 107 – Bangladesh vs Nepal, Kingstown, 2024
- 114 – South Africa vs Bangladesh, New York, 2024
- 116 – South Africa vs Nepal, Kingstown, 2024
- 120 – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, Chattogram, 2014
- 120 – India vs Pakistan, New York, 2024
Nepal’s Campaign Reflection
For Nepal, this tournament was a series of missed opportunities. Their captain acknowledged that their batting failed to support the efforts of their bowlers adequately. On the other hand, Bangladesh can celebrate their progress to the Super 8s, especially given the challenges they faced in a tough group.