Bangladesh Wins by 21 Runs Against Nepal in T20 World Cup
In an exciting match at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh emerged victorious against Nepal by 21 runs. The match, held at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent, showcased impressive performances from both teams.
Bangladesh Innings
Bangladesh was bowled out for 106 runs in 19.3 overs. Despite a shaky start, some key players managed to contribute valuable runs.
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Mahmudullah | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Litton Das (wk) | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Jaker Ali | 12 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 |
The fall of wickets was rapid, with the first wicket falling on the very first ball of the match. The notable dismissals were:
- Tanzid Hasan: 0 (caught and bowled by Sompal Kami)
- Litton Das: 10 (caught by Aasif Sheikh off Sompal Kami)
- Shanto: 4 (bowled by Dipendra Singh)
- Shakib: 17 (lbw by Rohit Paudel)
- Towhid Hridoy: 9 (caught by Lamichhane off Rohit Paudel)
Nepal Bowling (Selected Top Performers)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3.30 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 3.3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 6.30 |
| Rohit Paudel | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.20 |
Despite the low total, Bangladesh's bowlers were determined to defend their score.
Nepal Innings
Nepal struggled to chase the target, getting all out for 85 runs in 19.2 overs. The top-performing batsmen were Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee, who put up a brave fight.
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Malla | 27 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 167.50 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 25 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 80.65 |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) | 17 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Sundeep Jora | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.50 |
The fall of wickets was quick, with the notable dismissals being:
- Kushal Bhurtel: 4 (bowled by Tanzim Hasan Sakib)
- Aasif Sheikh: 17 (caught by Shakib off Mustafizur)
- Anil Sah: 0 (caught by Shanto off Tanzim Hasan Sakib)
- Rohit Paudel: 1 (caught by Rishad Hossain off Tanzim Hasan Sakib)
- Sundeep Jora: 1 (caught by Rishad Hossain off Tanzim Hasan Sakib)
Bangladesh Bowling (Selected Top Performers)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1.80 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1.80 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 2.2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 3.90 |
Match Info
- Match: BAN vs NEP, 37th Match, Group D, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
- Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
- Toss: Nepal won the toss and opted to bowl
- Time: 5:00 AM (Jun 17)
- Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
- Umpires: Ahsan Raza, Sam Nogajski
- Third Umpire: Jayaraman Madanagopal
- Match Referee: Richie Richardson
Squads
- Bangladesh Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
- Nepal Playing XI: 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's bowlers delivered a stunning performance, leading their team to victory. Nepal fought hard but couldn't overcome the skillful bowling attack. This match was a testament to the thrilling and unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.