Bangladesh put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s with a 25-run victory over Netherlands in Richmond; watch the men's T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports this June
Thursday 13 June 2024 19:58, UK
Bangladesh are primed to join South Africa in the Super 8s after defeating Netherlands by 25 runs in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup match delayed by a wet outfield.
Shakib Al-Hasan hit 64 as Bangladesh posted 159 after being put in, and although Netherlands looked in control of their pursuit with valuable contributions from Vikram Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Scott Edwards, they ultimately came up short to knock Sri Lanka out of the tournament.
Bangladesh made a poor start as Najmul Shanto (one) and Litton Das (one) both fell early before Tanzid Hasan (35) and Shakib rebuilt the innings before the former chipped Paul Van Meerkeren to Bas de Leede leaving them 71-3 after nine overs.
Towhid Hridoy fell for nine and Mahmudullah's 24 from 20 set a platform for Bangladesh to attack in the final overs.
Jaker Ali (14) and Shakib (64) added 26 from the final two overs to propel Bangladesh up to 159 at the halfway point.
Netherlands made a slow start in response but Singh provided the impetus, launching three sixes in his quickfire 26 from 15 to leave his side needing 86 from the final 10 overs.
Netherlands were in the driving seat when Engelbrecht (33 from 22) put his foot on the gas but he spooned Rishad Hossain to Hasan and De Leede followed in the same over with Netherlands still 49 runs short of their 160 target.
And when Edwards (25 from 23) fell to Mustafizur Rahman their challenge was over to leave Bangladesh second in the Group behind South Africa.
Ireland face USA in Florida from 3.30pm on Friday, needing a win to keep their hopes of advancing from Group A alive.
Victory for the USA or a washout would take the co-hosts into the Super 8s, alongside already-qualified India, and knock out winless Ireland as well as Pakistan and Canada.
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