Bangladesh grabbed the final spot in the Super Eight phase of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and his team joined India, Australia and Afghanistan in Group 1 of the Super Eight after their victory in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. “After bad first two games this win is very healthy for us,” said Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga. Pakistan finished third in the five-team group with four points after losing to India and the US, who progressed to the Super Eight stage. Ireland finished bottom with one point, ending their campaign without a win.

Source: The Herald June 17, 2024 10:13 UTC