Summary

  • Bangladesh beat Nepal by 21 runs to qualify for the Super 8s

  • They defend just 106 - the lowest total defended in a Men's T20 World Cup

  • Pace bowler Tanzim Hasan stars with 4-7, including record 21 dot balls in four-over spell

  • Mustafizur Rahman also takes 3-7 including wicket maiden in 19th over

  1. Ban 75-8published at 16 overs

    A reminder at this point that Nepal have lost their two completed games so far.

    They were bowled out for 106 in their opener against the Netherlands and lost by one run when chasing 116 against South Africa.

    Anything around three figures could be tricky.

  2. Postpublished at 01:47 British Summer Time 17 June

    Roushan Alam
    Host of The Bangla Cricket Podcast on BBC Sounds

    Not a lot that Jaker Ali could do about that one. It gets quicker off the pitch, and it's very hard for the batters to navigate that when it's turning as well.

  3. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 15.3 overs

    Jaker Ali b Lamichhane 12 (Ban 75-8)

    Jaker Ali Anik of Bangladesh is bowled by Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal (not pictured) during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 matchImage source, Getty Images

    100 T20 international wickets for Sandeep Lamichhane.

    It's brilliant bowling again. Jaker Ali is caught on the crease and can't keep out the googly, which crashes into the top of leg stump.

  4. Postpublished at 01:46 British Summer Time 17 June

    Thanks Ffion.

    This could turn into a very exciting night in the battle for the final Super 8 spot.

  5. Ban 75-7published at 15 overs

    Khushal Bhurtel has bowled three wicketless overs for just 10 runs so far as Jaker Ali, Bangladesh's last hope with the bat, looks a bit unsure whether to stick or twist.

    To take you through the next five overs (if it goes that far!), here's Callum Matthews.

  6. Postpublished at 01:41 British Summer Time 17 June

    Charlie Taylor
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    Nepal look like a side that aren't far off being the next Afghanistan.

    Nobody looks at Afghanistan as a new side. They are a brilliant team.

  7. Ban 72-7published at 14 overs

    I keep saying that playing sensibly could get Bangladesh past three figures and on this pitch, with their bowling attack, they'll be in with a chance.

    But they lost a wicket first ball of the innings to a daft shot and that trend has continued throughout.

  8. Postpublished at 01:39 British Summer Time 17 June

    Charlie Taylor
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    That is brilliant. Nepal are just bossing this game.

  9. Postpublished at 01:39 British Summer Time 17 June

    Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    The review was immaterial!

    He played all around that.

  10. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 13.2 overs

    Tanzim b Lamichhane 3 (Ban 69-7)

    Well, there's no reviewing that. Tanzim Hasan doesn't make the most of his second chance.

    He's bamboozled by a Sandeep Lamichhane googly, bowled between bat and pad.

    The Tigers are in danger of being bowled out here.

  11. Postpublished at 01:38 British Summer Time 17 June

    Charlie Taylor
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    That is a good review in the end.

  12. Not outpublished at 13.1 overs

    Missing!

    Tanzim survives. Good job he reviewed that - he only just got round to it with a second to spare.

  13. Bangladesh reviewpublished at 13.1 overs

    Tanzim Hasan is out lbw. He's gone for a huge swipe across the line and is pinned on the back leg.

    A daft shot, and a review of hope/desperation.

  14. Postpublished at 01:35 British Summer Time 17 June

    Charlie Taylor
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    The only thing that will be buoying the Bangladesh players right now is knowing their spinners will give it a good go on this wicket.

  15. Ban 69-6published at 13 overs

    It was a very important toss for Nepal to win and they have made the most of it. The ball is keeping low and turning quite significantly for the spinners.

    Bangladesh have just got to look to get to three figures first. Anything above that, from this position, will be a bonus.

  16. Listen to Sri Lanka v Netherlandspublished at 01:31 British Summer Time 17 June

    Sri Lanka v Netherlands tossImage source, Getty Images

    A reminder that any slip up by Bangladesh here in St Vincent opens the door for the Netherlands to seal the final Super 8 place.

    The Dutch's game against Sri Lanka is about to get under way in Saint Lucia.

    You can listen to commentary over here (UK users only) and follow score updates.

  17. Ban 62-6published at 12 overs

    Nepal's fans pick up the noise once more and their players respond with more of a buzz in the field.

    Rohit Paudel finishes his spell with 2-20. Solid.

  18. Postpublished at 01:30 British Summer Time 17 June

    Charlie Taylor
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    There is a lot to love about this Nepal side.

  19. Postpublished at 01:30 British Summer Time 17 June

    Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    That is a huge moment in this game.

  20. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 11.4 overs

    Shakib lbw b Paudel 17 (Ban 61-6)

    Rohit Paudel celebrates a wicketImage source, Getty Images

    Got 'im!

    Shakib Al Hasan is pinned on the back foot by the spinner and that is a big moment as Bangladesh's most experienced player departs - in fact, one of the world's most experienced players.

    He looks gutted as he slumps to his seat in the dugout.

    120 is going to be a big ask now.