T20 World Cup 2024: BAN vs NEP, Match 37 Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats, and more

Bangladesh confirmed their Super Eights' berth in the T20 World Cup 2024 with a convincing 21-run victory over Nepal at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent on Monday, June 17.

Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and opted to bowl first. Nepal opened with Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh, and Paudel as they ran through Bangladesh top-order. The Bangla Tigers lost their first five wickets for just 52 runs by the ninth over.

Though Shanto and Co. were in desperate need of a partnership, none of the Bangladeshi batters stayed long enough at the crease as they kept losing wickets in tandem. Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the highest scorer for his side, scoring 17 runs. After the end of 14 overs, Bangladesh found themselves in a precarious situation, as their score stood at 69/7. With some valuable contributions from their tailenders Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, Bangladesh somehow managed to push their total to 106 runs in 19.3 overs. 

Kami and star leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane were the pick of the bowlers, bagging two wickets apiece. Meanwhile, Paudel and Airee also bagged a couple of wickets in what was a disciplined bowling display from the Nepalese camp.

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Clinical bowling spells see Bangladesh through

Nepal got off to a dreadful start as Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh couldn't stitch a crucial partnership at the top. The middle order consisting of Anil Sah, Paudel, and Sundeep Jora all walked back to the pavilion without adding much to the tally. Nepal lost five wickets within seven overs, with the score standing at 26/5.

With the match hanging at a balance by a thread, both sides hoped to cruise through somehow. Young Kushal Malla played a fine knock alongside experienced Dipendra Singh Airee and added 52 runs for the sixth wicket.

Both Malla and Airee found themselves back in the changing room within a span of two overs, and all because of left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman. With the equation standing at 22 runs off the final over, Shanto handed the ball to their most experienced campaigner Shakib to get the job done.

The all-rounder didn't disappoint as he got two wickets in his first two deliveries as Nepal ended their campaign with a loss. Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball, bagging four wickets in his four overs. The Bangladeshi side registered a compelling win and booked their spot for the Super Eight stage.

Here are some more highlights from Bangladesh's win over Nepal: