ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Shakib al Hasan powers Bangladesh to win over Netherlands
Bangladesh now have four points from three games and are well placed to become the second team from Group D to qualify for the Super Eights stage.
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Veteran all-rounder Shakib al Hasan hit a half-century as Bangladesh defeated the Netherlands by 25 runs on Thursday to edge closer to the second round of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Al Hasan recorded his 13th fifty in the format as Bangladesh made 159/5 in their 20 overs.
The 37-year-old went on to finish unbeaten on 64 off 46 deliveries, having crunched nine fours as international cricket returned to Arnos Vale for the first time in 10 years.
In reply, the Dutch made 134/8 off their 20 overs.
The win took the Tigers to four points from three games and ideally placed to join already qualified South Africa in making it out of Group D and into the Super Eights second stage.
Opener Tanzid Hasan was also in the runs, stroking 35 off 26 balls with five fours and one six after Bangladesh were put into bat by the Dutch.
“The boys showed lot of character in an important match,” said Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto.
“Shakib's calm and we know how good he is. I am happy for him.”
Bangladesh started their campaign with a two-wicket win over Sri Lanka before suffering an agonising four-run loss to South Africa.
The Dutch also went into Thursday's game with two points after defeating Nepal by six wickets...
