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Match details
Bangladesh vs Nepal
June 16, Kingstown, 7.30pm local
Big picture: Bangladesh on the verge of Super Eight
Bangladesh is in good form, with their bowlers and middle-order batters leading the charge. While their top-order batting is a concern, players like Rishad Hossain and the pace trio of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Tanzim Hasan have been instrumental in their success.
With both teams eager for a win, the match promises to be a tight contest in the T20 World Cup.
Form guide
Bangladesh WLWWL (last five completed T20Is, most recent first)
Nepal LLLLW
In the spotlight: Tanzid Hasan and Aasif Sheikh
Tanzid Hasan has shown promise as a top-order batsman for Bangladesh, while Aasif Sheikh has impressed with his batting for Nepal, especially in the recent match against South Africa.
Team news: More spinners in the offing
Bangladesh (probable): 1 Tanzid Hasan, 2 Najmul Hosain Shanto (capt), 3 Litton Das (wk), 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Towhid Hridoy, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Jaker Ali, 8 Rishad Hossain, 9 Tanzim Hasan, 10 Taskin Ahmed 11 Mustafizur Rahman.
Nepal’s lineup may include left-arm spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Sagar Dhakal for added bowling options.
Nepal (probable): 1 Kushal Bhurtel, 2 Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3 Rohit Paudel (capt), 4 Anil Sah, 5 Dipendra Singh Airee, 6 Kushal Malla, 7 Gulsan Jha, 8 Sompal Kami, 9 Karan KC, 10 Sandeep Lamichhane, 11 Abinash Bohara.
Pitch and conditions
The pitch at Arnos Vale has been favorable to spinners, with rain expected on Sunday evening. A washout could benefit Bangladesh in their quest for the Super Eight.
Quotes
“We are prepared for a different wicket this time, so we won’t be focusing solely on spin. We will adapt based on the pitch conditions and play accordingly.”
Bangladesh fast bowler Tanzim Hasan
“Nepal showed their potential against South Africa, and I believe they have what it takes to compete at a high level. As a fan and coach, I have faith in this team’s abilities.”
Nepal coach Monty Desai
Mohammad Isam is ESPNcricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent. @isam84
