T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh register 26 run win over Oman to stay alive in tournament

Xtra Time Web Desk: Bangladesh registered an unimpressive 26 run win over hosts Oman to stay alive in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Batting first Bangladesh set Oman a target of 154 runs in the Group B match. In reply Oman could only manage 127/9. Mustafizur Rahman (4/36) was the most successful bowler for Bangladesh.

Both Oman and Bangladesh now have one win each, and will be vying for the only remaining spot to qualify for the Super 12 stage. Scotland, who beat Papua New Guinea earlier in the day, have already qualified from the group.

While Oman will take on Scotland, Bangladesh next play Papua New Guinea.

Chasing a challenging target, Ludhiana-born Jatinder Singh (40 off 33) provided a solid start for Oman alongside Kashyap Prajapati (21) but the other batters struggled against the spin of Shakib Al Hasan (3/38) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1/16).

Earlier, batting first in a must game win, Bangladesh struggled to 29 for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay. The innings was resurrected by Mohammad Naim who scored 64 off 51 balls and Shakib Al Hasan (42 off 29) as they shared an 89-run partnership. Naim, playing his first game of the tournament, hit four maximums and three boundaries while Shakib’s innings was studded with six fours.

However, a brilliant piece of fielding that saw Aqib Ilyas effect Shakib’s run out that saw the spring return in Oman’s step. The co-hosts seized the momentum, snaring six wickets while giving away 41 runs in the last five overs.

Pacers Fayyaz Butt (3/30), Kaleemullah (2/30) and Bilal Khan (3/18) shared eight wickets among themselves.

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By: XtraTime
Title: T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh register 26 run win over Oman to stay alive in tournament
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Published Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:29:33 +0000

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