Bangladesh did not have a good start in the T20 World Cup at all. Mahmudullah’s team has made the path difficult for Scotland.
Oman hosts Bangladesh in an important match at Al Amarat Stadium today. The match will start at 8 pm Bangladesh time. Winning this match is very important for Bangladesh to survive in the fight to reach the Super Twelve.
Scotland face Papua New Guinea in the first match on Tuesday. The fate of Bangladesh’s World Cup also depends on the result of this match.
If Scotland beat Papua New Guinea, Bangladesh will have to win against Oman to survive in the tournament. Because, if Bangladesh loses, the points of Oman and Scotland will be equal to 4.
Bangladesh will be eliminated before playing their last match. If Scotland and Bangladesh win their respective matches today, the group stage fight will be frozen.
But if Scotland loses today, the equation will change for Bangladesh. Bangladesh will be in the Super Twelve if they win their next two matches. In that case, Mahmudullah’s team will have to do their job by losing to Oman tonight.
Will Bangladesh be able to win against Oman after losing to Papua New Guinea by 10 wickets in their first match? Give your opinion in the vote.
Oman and Scotland won the first match and got 2 points. However, Oman is at the top with a better run rate (+3.135). Meanwhile (+0.3 run rate) Scotland in two. Three Bangladesh with a negative (-0.3) run rate with zero points. Papua New Guinea lags far behind in net run rate (-3.135).