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Nepal blew a golden opportunity to cause a stunning upset against South Africa last time out, but have another chance to try and beat a ‘Test Playing Nation’ here in Bangladesh.
DATE & TIME: Sunday 16th June, 2024: USA (WST) – 4:30pm / USA (CST) – 6:30pm / USA (EST) – 7:30pm / Kingstown – 7:30pm / Monday 17th June, 2024: UK – 12:30am / India – 5:00am / South Africa – 1:30am / Pakistan – 4:30am / Bangladesh – 5:30am / Australia – 9:30am
VENUE: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, St Vincent, West Indies
WEATHER: Cloudy but dry throughout with a moderate breeze, as temperatures hold at 28c.
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: USA – Willow TV / West Indies – ESPN Caribbean / UK – Sky Sports / South Africa – SuperSport / Pakistan – PTV Sports & TEN Sports / India – Star Sports / Bangladesh – Disney Star
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: USA – Willow TV website / West Indies – ESPN Play Caribbean app / UK – Sky Go / South Africa – SuperSport app / Pakistan – Myco & Tamasha / India – Disney+Hotstar / Bangladesh – Disney+Hotstar / Australia – Amazon Prime Video
BANGLADESH FORM: TIGERS LOOKING TO BREAK SPELL OF INCONSISTENCY
Key for Bangladesh moving forward is trying to put a run of wins together instead of following up victory with a defeat the game after, but their most recent triumph by 25 runs against Netherlands will see them move on in this competition to the next round.
LAST FIVE: WLWLW
NEPAL FORM: STILL WITHOUT WORLD CUP WIN AFTER LOSING ONE-RUN THRILLER
Chasing 116 to beat South Africa, Nepal fans will have been forgiven for thinking an upset was about to happen, but nerves took hold as the victory target got closer and needing eight to win from the last ball, Nepal could only manage six runs, losing by a run and ending their hopes of reaching the ‘Super 8s’.
LAST FIVE: LALAL
BANGLADESH BETTING ANALYSIS
So often the hero for Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan starred against Netherlands in their most recent game, scoring 64 not out on their way to a winning score of 159/5. Shakib’s all-round skills always keeps him in the game and for him to score some runs is a huge plus for the Tigers. Consider backing Shakib to hit another 20+ runs in this one via the ‘Batter Milestones’ market.
On a pitch that is likely to take substantial spin, Rishad Hossain could be afforded more joy following his three-wicket haul vs Netherlands. His leg-break bowling warrants investment, perhaps via the ‘Team Top Bowler’ market, although a small stake would be advised with the potential of a large return.
NEPAL BETTING ANALYSIS
Nepal will be playing on the same ground as that classic vs the Proteas, which bodes well for Khushal Bhurtel. The leg-spinner recorded figures of 4/19 in that one and a similar surface should see him prove a handful again. A stake in Bhurtel to finish as Nepal’s top bowler again on this occasion appears a shrewd move.
Another spin-bowler that profited last time out was Dipendra Singh Airee with 3/21. There is very good value to be had in backing him to record 2+ wickets from the ‘Bowler Milestones’ market with his style of bowling likely to prove potent once more.
BANGLADESH VS NEPAL EXPERT PREDICTION
When it comes to the crunch, Nepal just haven’t been able to execute and get themselves over the line, which is why they will look back at this T20 World Cup as a missed opportunity. On what is likely to be another slow pitch in Kingstown where scoring isn’t easy, Nepal will no doubt compete, but the superior experience of the Bangladesh players in matches of this magnitude cannot be underestimated as it was a lack of such experience that ultimately cost Nepal vs South Africa. Therefore, it’s worth backing the Tigers to make it three group wins from four.
BANGLADESH VS NEPAL TOP TIP: BANGLADESH TO WIN
