Bangladesh defeated Nepal by 21 runs in a close encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Bangladesh Innings (106/10)
- Shakib Al Hasan (17 off 22) and Rishad Hossain (13 off 7) were the top scorers for Bangladesh.
- Sompal Kami (3-10) and Sandeep Lamichhane (4-17) were the bowling stars for Nepal.
Nepal Innings (85/10)
- Kushal Malla (27 off 40) and Dipendra Singh Airee (25 off 31) fought hard for Nepal but were unable to chase down the target.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib (4-7) and Mustafizur Rahman (4-7) were the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh.
Match Summary
Bangladesh got off to a shaky start, losing wickets early. However, a fighting partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Rishad Hossain provided some stability. Despite a late flurry of runs, Bangladesh were restricted to a total of 106 runs.
Nepal’s chase began brightly with Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee putting on a decent partnership. However, the Bangladeshi bowlers tightened the screws in the middle overs, taking wickets at regular intervals. Nepal eventually fell short of the target by 21 runs.
Bangladesh’s win secures their place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
