Men's World Cup T20 2024 Bangladesh vs Nepal 37th Match
Bangladesh vs Nepal 37th Match Men's World Cup T20 2024. In an otherwise unpredictable World Cup, Group D has adhered closely to pre-tournament expectations. The battle for the second qualification spot was always expected to be between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh’s victory in their encounter hastened the end for the 2014 champions. Notably, the Netherlands has performed better than Sri Lanka. As Bangladesh enters their final league game, their qualification is almost certain due to their superior net run rate compared to the Dutch.
Bangladesh doesn't necessarily need to win unless they suffer a massive defeat, but maintaining a winning streak is crucial as the tournament progresses. Their campaign has been strong, marred only by a late-game collapse against South Africa. The tournament pitches have suited Bangladesh's bowling attack, which has effectively stifled opponents, though their batting still needs improvement.
Nepal, on the other hand, experienced a heartbreaking loss to South Africa in a game that demonstrated their potential at the highest level. Eager to end Bangladesh's dominance, Nepal hopes to finish their campaign on a high. Their mix of youth and experience makes them a formidable T20 side, though they lack experience against high-speed bowling attacks.
On paper, Bangladesh is the favorite, but Nepal’s threat cannot be underestimated.
**Match Details:**
**When:** Bangladesh vs Nepal, 37th Match, T20 World Cup 2024, 7:30 PM local time, 5:00 AM IST (June 17)
**Where:** Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
**What to Expect:** Pitches have shown contrasting behaviors. Bangladesh's game against the Netherlands had a decent batting surface with variable bounce, while Nepal’s clash against South Africa had a tacky surface that improved as the game progressed. Expect a two-paced pitch with uneven bounce.
**Team Watch:**
**Bangladesh:**
Shoriful Islam is recovering well from a finger injury. If fit, he will likely replace Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Otherwise, Bangladesh may not change their XI.
**Tactics and Matchups:** Nepal’s batters struggle against left-arm spin, making Shakib Al Hasan’s role crucial. He may start with the new ball to stifle Nepal early.
**Probable XI:**
Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam/Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
**Nepal:**
No injury concerns, and after their strong performance against South Africa, changes are unlikely.
**Tactics and Matchups:** Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee, with their impressive strike rates, are key to Nepal’s chances against Bangladesh’s bowlers.
**Probable XI:**
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Anil Sah, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara
**Did You Know:**
- Taskin Ahmed has taken at least one wicket in each of his last 18 games since the 2022 World Cup.
- The only previous match between these teams was in the 2014 T20 World Cup, where Bangladesh won by eight wickets. Sompal Kami is the only player from that Nepal team still playing.
**What They Said:**
"We didn't do well in the crunch moments but we fought very well. We'll be on the other side next time if we play teams like this more often." - Rohit Paudel, Nepal skipper
"He was struggling in the last couple of innings, but he showed his skill (talking about Shakib)." - Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh skipper
**Squads:**
**Bangladesh:** 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, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam
**Nepal:** Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Anil Sah, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara, Kamal Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sagar Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC
