Bangladesh vs Nepal, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch, and Weather Reports

Match 37 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees Bangladesh facing Nepal at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent on Monday (IST). Bangladesh, having played three matches, currently hold the second spot on the points table. Meanwhile, Nepal, with two matches under their belt, are ranked fourth. The last encounter between these…


Match 37 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees Bangladesh facing Nepal at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent on Monday (IST). Bangladesh, having played three matches, currently hold the second spot on the points table. Meanwhile, Nepal, with two matches under their belt, are ranked fourth. The last encounter between these teams was in the ICC World T20 2014, where Shakib Al Hasan was the standout player for Bangladesh with 62 fantasy points, while Paras Khadka led for Nepal with 50 fantasy points.

Recent Performances

In their latest match, Bangladesh secured a 25-run victory over the Netherlands, with Rishad Hossain emerging as the top fantasy player, scoring 91 points. On the other hand, Nepal narrowly lost to South Africa by one run in their last match, with Kushal Bhurtel scoring an impressive 140 fantasy points.

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: The Arnos Vale Ground offers a balanced pitch, with the average first innings score in the last 20 matches being 106 runs. Both pacers and spinners are expected to find conditions favorable.

Weather Report: The temperature is forecasted to be around 26.85°C with a humidity level of 79%. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of 4.06 m/s.

Fantasy Picks: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN): An all-rounder with an average of 43 fantasy points per game over the last 10 matches, Shakib boasts a fantasy rating of 8.8. He has scored 75 runs in the last three matches and remains a consistent performer.

Sagar Dhakal (NEP): A bowler with an average of 51 fantasy points per game over the last four matches, Dhakal has a fantasy rating of 8.7. He has taken four wickets at an average of 15 in the last three matches.

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): Known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling, Mustafizur averages 59 fantasy points per game over the last 10 matches, with a fantasy rating of 8.5. He has taken 10 wickets in the last five matches.

Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP): A versatile player, Airee averages 46 fantasy points per game over the last 10 matches with a fantasy rating of 8.4. He has scored 12 runs and taken four wickets in the last three matches.

Taskin Ahmed (BAN): Taskin, a right-arm fast bowler, averages 62 fantasy points per game over the last 10 matches with a fantasy rating of 8.3. He has taken eight wickets in the last five matches.

Suggested Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper: Jaker Ali

Batters: Tanzid Hasan, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla

All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rishad Hossain, Gulshan Jha

Bowlers: Sagar Dhakal, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Jaker Ali  

Vice-Captain: Mustafizur Rahman