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Bangladesh and Netherlands Eye Super 8 Berth in T20 World Cup 2024 ClashBangladesh and Netherlands will lock horns in a crucial Group D encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday, June 13, at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. Both teams will be desperate for a victory to enhance their chances of qualifying for the Super 8 stage.Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking four-run defeat to South Africa in their tournament opener, while Netherlands also fell short by four wickets against the Proteas. With one win and one loss each, both sides will be eager to bounce back and secure a spot in the next round.Bangladesh will be led by experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who will be looking to guide his team to a positive result. The Tigers have a balanced squad with a mix of youth and experience, including the likes of Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Taskin Ahmed.Netherlands, on the other hand, will be captained by Pieter Seelaar. The Dutch team has shown glimpses of their potential in recent years and will be hoping to make a mark on the global stage. Their key players include Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, and Fred Klaassen.The match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. Bangladesh will be relying on their experienced batting lineup to post a competitive total, while Netherlands will look to their bowlers to restrict the Tigers and chase down the target.The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on Disney plus Hotstar. The toss will take place at 7:30 PM IST, with the match scheduled to start at 8:00 PM IST.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup hopes hang in the balance as they prepare to face arch-rivals India on Sunday. The Babar Azam-led side suffered a shocking defeat to the USA in their tournament opener, putting their qualification for the Super 8 in jeopardy.India, on the other hand, began their campaign with a convincing victory over Ireland. With the USA also boasting a 100% record, Pakistan cannot afford another setback.As it stands, Ireland lead Group A with four points from two matches, followed by India with two points from one game. Canada and Pakistan are tied on zero points, with Canada having a superior Net Run Rate.Pakistan's qualification scenarios are complex. Even if they win all their remaining games, they could still miss out on the Super 8 if India and the USA also finish with six points. In such a scenario, the Net Run Rate would come into play.Pakistan's current NRR is inferior to both the USA and India. They would need to not only win their matches but also improve their NRR significantly to have a chance of advancing.If Pakistan lose to India, they would need the USA to lose both their remaining matches to have any hope of qualifying.Meanwhile, Canada also has a chance of reaching the Super 8. They would need to win all their games and hope for favorable results in other matches.Pakistan's match against India is crucial for their World Cup aspirations. A defeat would make their qualification extremely difficult, while a victory would keep their hopes alive.