In an exhilarating clash at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan spearheaded Bangladesh's victory over the Netherlands by 25 runs. The match held in Kingstown, St. Vincent, saw Bangladesh inch closer to securing a spot in the Super 8 stage.
Tanzid Hasan opened the batting with a brisk 35 off 26 balls, hitting five fours and a six to set a strong foundation. The star of the match, 37-year-old Shakib, played a crucial innings, scoring 64 runs and steadfastly anchoring the team's total of 159/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing the target, the Netherlands showed promise, reaching 111/3 with more than five overs left. Batsmen Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, and Vikramjit Singh each contributed double figures. However, the relentless Bangladesh bowlers orchestrated a dramatic collapse, restricting the European side to 134/8 by the final over.
With this win, Bangladesh advances towards the Super 8 stage and will face Nepal in their final group match. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will clash with Sri Lanka in another Group D encounter.
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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Netherlands to edge closer to Super 8
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