Category: Sports Title: T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh pulls off a stunning comeback win over Netherlands to boost Super 8 chances On Thursday, Bangladesh faced off against Netherlands in a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 match. After defending a target of 159, thanks to a brilliant all-round performance by veteran Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh secured a 25-run victory. This win also ended Sri Lanka's chances of qualifying for the Super 8 round, as Bangladesh moved up to second place in Group D. In their Playing XI, Bangladesh had a strong team including names such as Litton Das and Mustafizur Rahman, while Netherlands' squad featured Scott Edwards and Paul van Meekeren. This was a thrilling match that kept viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Zimbabwe put up an impressive performance in the fifth and final T20 match against Bangladesh, avoiding a series clean sweep by securing a win by eight wickets. Brian Bennett's outstanding innings of 70 runs off 49 balls, with five fours and five sixes, played a crucial role in Zimbabwe's victory, with nine balls to spare. This win marks a positive end to the series for Zimbabwe after facing defeats in the previous four matches.
In his first T20 match in 10 months, Shakib Al Hasan claimed 4-35 and Mustafizur Rahman took 3-19 as Bangladesh held onto a five-run win against Zimbabwe. Despite a strong start from openers Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar, a collapse in the batting line-up saw Bangladesh lose 10 wickets for just 42 runs. However, Shakib's impressive return and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's confidence boost helped secure the victory for Bangladesh, who now lead the five-match series with a 4-0 score.
With just a few matches left in the IPL season, the race for the most wickets and the coveted Purple Cap is heating up. While Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah has regained the top spot, Sunrisers Hyderabad's T Natarajan has entered the top 5 after his recent performance against Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, the Orange Cap, awarded to the player with the most runs in the season, is currently held by Mohammed Shami. Keep track of the latest standings as the IPL season draws to a close.
After 18 months, all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been included in the national team squad for the first three matches of the upcoming Zimbabwe T20 series. The announcement came today from the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Uncapped player Tanzid Hasan Tamim and opener Parvez Hossain Emon also made it to the squad, while ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was omitted at his own request. Pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been given rest for the first three matches.
As the 2024 IPL season heats up, players are vying for the prestigious Purple Cap which goes to the individual with the most wickets. Mustafizur Rahman of Chennai Super Kings has now entered the top 4 after taking a wicket against Lucknow Super Giants. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harshal Patel continue to hold the top spots. The Purple Cap is not only a coveted award, but also a marker of future success as previous winners have gone on to represent their national teams in major tournaments like the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh cricket sensation Shoriful Islam opens up about watching Mustafizur Rahman in IPL, says he believes Mustafizur enjoys playing in the IPL more than international cricket due to less pressure. Shoriful adds that Mustafizur's performance in the IPL has been impressive, with 11 wickets in six matches. Shoriful and Mustafizur are national teammates and Shoriful also played a crucial role in his team's recent win in the Dhaka Premier League.
On Tuesday, Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a miraculous six-wicket victory against five-time winner Chennai, thanks to Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten 124 off just 63 balls. Despite a strong start from Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who took the important wicket of Lucknow skipper KL Rahul in his first over, things quickly turned sour for the Chennai team. Stoinis' explosive innings, featuring 13 sixes and 13 boundaries, helped Lucknow secure their third win of the Indian Premier League and Stoinis' first ever century in the tournament.
In an exciting and high-scoring match, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians with a 20-run triumph. While Mumbai's Rohit Sharma hit a brilliant century, it wasn't enough to secure a win for his team as Chennai's bowlers, particularly Mustafizur Rahman, proved to be a roadblock for Mumbai's batsmen. Earlier, Chennai's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube set the tone with quick-fire half-centuries, while captain MS Dhoni's unbeaten 20 off just four balls added crucial runs to their total.
In a thrilling and high-scoring match, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman were the standout bowlers for Chennai as they restricted Mumbai to 186-6 despite a century from Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma. With contributions from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni, Chennai posted a massive total of 206-4 to seal a comfortable 20-run win.