Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan delivered a masterclass with a fiery 64 runs, powering Bangladesh to a 25-run victory over the Netherlands in their T20 World Cup clash! 🌟 The win puts Bangladesh one step closer to qualifying for the Super 8 stage of the tournament, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Opener Tanzid Hasan set the tone early with a quickfire 35 off 26 balls, while Shakib’s experience shone through as he anchored the innings. Bangladesh posted a competitive 159/5, but the Dutch fought hard. Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, and Vikramjit Singh kept hopes alive until Bangladesh’s bowlers triggered a dramatic collapse, limiting the Netherlands to 134/8. 🎯
With this win, Bangladesh now faces Nepal in a crucial final group match, while the Netherlands takes on Sri Lanka. Who will secure the remaining Super 8 spots? Stay tuned! 🏆
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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Netherlands to edge closer to Super 8
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