- Shakib Al Hasan’s 64 off 46 balls helps Bangladesh win against Netherlands.
- Bangladesh scored 159/5 in 20 overs, while Netherlands managed 134/8 in 20 overs.
- Bangladesh’s Najmul Hossain Shanto and Shakib Al Hasan were key contributors to the win.
Newsypeople- Shakib Al Hasan led Bangladesh to a crucial victory over the Netherlands in Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, played at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent.
The match was a must-win for both teams, with Bangladesh seeking to bounce back from their loss to South Africa and the Netherlands looking to capitalize on their win against Nepal.
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Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, with Najmul Hossain Shanto opting to handle the new ball carefully. The Dutch team made a single change to their lineup, replacing Teja Nidamanuru with offspinner Aryan Dutt for his tournament debut.
The Netherlands captain, Scott Edwards, expressed his team’s eagerness to adapt to the unfamiliar conditions at the Arnos Vale Ground.
Bangladesh’s batting performance was led by Shakib Al Hasan, who scored an unbeaten 64 runs, contributing significantly to the team’s total of 159 for 5 in 20 overs.
Towhid Hridoy also played a crucial role, supporting Shakib with his batting. The Netherlands’ bowling unit, which had impressed in their previous matches, struggled to contain the Bangladesh batsmen, with Vivian Kingma and Tim Pringle being the most successful bowlers, each taking one wicket.
In response, the Netherlands were restricted to 134 for 8 in 20 overs, with Vikramjit Singh hitting three consecutive sixes against the spinners. However, the Dutch batting unit failed to build on this momentum, and the team ultimately fell short of the target by 25 runs.
The victory was crucial for Bangladesh, as it helped them stay in the hunt for a spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament. The Netherlands, on the other hand, suffered their second loss, which put their chances of advancing to the next round in jeopardy.
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