BAN vs NED :Bangladesh keep quarterfinal hopes alive

Bangladesh kept alive their quarterfinal hopes with a six-wicket win over the Netherlands Monday in Group B match of the World Cup.

Bangladesh, co-hosts, are now in fourth place in Group B on six points, and a win over South Africa in their last match will take them through.

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If the West Indies beat England on Thursday in Chennai, Bangladesh will qualify regardless of the outcome of the South Africa match.

Opting to bat first, the Dutch slumped to 160 all out in 46.2 overs after Ryan ten Doeschate struck 53.

Abdur Razzak picked up 3-29 in 10 overs, while fellow spinners skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Suhrawadi Shuvo claimed one wicket apiece.

In a reckless display of running between the wickets, the Netherlands lost four wickets to run outs.

Bangladesh achieved the target in the 42nd over with left-handed Imrul Kayes making 73 not out. Kayes added 92 for the second wicket with Junaid Siddique (35) after opening partner Tamim Iqbal was bowled by Mudassar Bukhari off the fourth ball of the innings without scoring.

“It was a nervous win because we had to win to stay in the contest. I thought the boys showed their character and bowled in really good areas and kept the pressure on,” said Shakib.

Man of the Match Imrul Kayes, who hit an unbeaten 73, said it was a tough wicket to bat on.

“The wicket was not easy to bat on. I had to stay on the wicket after Tamim got out early. My role is to occupy the crease,” he said.

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