Bangladesh are primed to hitch South Africa within the Tremendous 8s after defeating Netherlands by 25 runs in a vital Twenty20 World Cup match delayed by a moist outfield.
Shakib Al-Hasan hit 64 as Bangladesh posted 159 after being put in, and though Netherlands seemed answerable for their pursuit with invaluable contributions from Vikram Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Scott Edwards, they in the end got here up quick to knock Sri Lanka out of the match.
Bangladesh made a poor begin as Najmul Shanto (one) and Litton Das (one) each fell early earlier than Tanzid Hasan (35) and Shakib rebuilt the innings earlier than the previous chipped Paul Van Meerkeren to Bas de Leede leaving them 71-3 after 9 overs.
Towhid Hridoy fell for 9 and Mahmudullah’s 24 from 20 set a platform for Bangladesh to assault within the last overs.
Jaker Ali (14) and Shakib (64) added 26 from the ultimate two overs to propel Bangladesh as much as 159 on the midway level.
Netherlands made a gradual begin in response however Singh supplied the impetus, launching three sixes in his quickfire 26 from 15 to depart his aspect needing 86 from the ultimate 10 overs.
Netherlands have been within the driving seat when Engelbrecht (33 from 22) put his foot on the gasoline however he spooned Rishad Hossain to Hasan and De Leede adopted in the identical over with Netherlands nonetheless 49 runs in need of their 160 goal.
And when Edwards (25 from 23) fell to Mustafizur Rahman their problem was over to depart Bangladesh second within the Group behind South Africa.
What’s Subsequent?
Eire face USA in Florida from 3.30pm on Friday, needing a win to maintain their hopes of advancing from Group A alive.
Victory for the USA or a washout would take the co-hosts into the Tremendous 8s, alongside already-qualified India, and knock out winless Eire in addition to Pakistan and Canada.
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