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In an otherwise unpredictable World Cup so far, Group D has largely adhered to pre-tournament expectations. The battle for the second qualification spot was always going to be between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh's victory in their head-to-head clash hastened the exit of the 2014 champions. Interestingly, the Netherlands have performed better than Sri Lanka. Bangladesh now enter their final league game with qualification almost certain, thanks to their superior net run rate compared to the Dutch.
A win isn't mandatory for Bangladesh to progress unless they face an extraordinarily large defeat. However, winning is a habit no team wants to break, especially as the tournament nears its decisive stages. Bangladesh has had a strong campaign so far, and if not for their late-game collapse against South Africa, they would remain unbeaten. The tournament's pitches have suited Bangladesh's bowling unit perfectly, allowing them to stifle their opponents effectively. However, their batting has room for improvement, which they will aim to address.
Meanwhile, Nepal experienced their own heartbreak against South Africa, arguably even more devastating than Bangladesh's, given the nature of the match and the stakes at the end. Despite the result, Nepal's performance showcased their capabilities at the highest level, and they will be eager to disrupt Bangladesh's plans before exiting the tournament. With a good mix of youth and experience, Nepal's team is well-suited for T20 cricket, though they lack the necessary exposure, particularly against high-speed bowling attacks.
On paper, Bangladesh are the overwhelming favorites, but Nepal poses a threat that their opponents will be mindful of.
Squads:
Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Litton Das(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam
Nepal Squad: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Anil Sah, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohara, Kamal Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sagar Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC
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