The T20 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, witnessed a phenomenal catch while left everyone stunned. The Dutch team opted to field first after winning the toss. Their decision to bowl first payed off as theymade a strong start with the ball. Leading the bowling attack for the Netherlands was Aryan Dutt. He bowled a stellar spell, picking up two crucial wickets early on. His first victim was Bangladesh's skipper, Najmul Hossain Shanto. Dutt wasn't done there. His second scalp was Litton Das, but he wasn't the only one who was responsible for the Bangladesh's strike batter's wicket. Rather it was Sybrand Engelbrecht's magnificent effort in the field that truly sent Das packing for a low score. Arguably Engelbrecht pulled off a catch of the tournament to jolt Bangladesh and send Litton packing.
Aryan Dutt started the 4th over with a full toss angling in towards Litton Das. Das got down low and attempted a powerful sweep shot. The ball soared high in the air, seemingly destined for a safe landing with no fielders nearby. But Sybrand Engelbrecht had other plans. From deep square leg, he sprinted quickly to his left, launching into a full-fledged dive with outstretched hands to snatch an incredible catch. His exceptional effort could well be the tournament's best catch so far.
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After Litton's dismissal, Bangladesh kept on reeling despite Shakib Al Hasan's fighting 64 off 46. Bangladesh ended up posting a respectable total of 159/5.
Later, Bangladesh ended up wining the match by 25 runs riding on Rishad Hossain's back-breaking three-fer.
Earlier, Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first.
After the toss, Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards said:
“We are gonna have a bowl first. Not too many international games have been played here recently. Our boys are looking forward to it, we have been playing some good cricket. Aryan Dutt is in for Teja.”
Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, after the toss, said:
“I don't mind batting first. Looks a good wicket. With the new ball, we have to be careful. Rishad is very exciting, luckily we have got a leggie. Hope he continues his form. No changes, same XI.”
Netherlands' Playing XI:
Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards(w/c), Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma
Bangladesh's Playing XI:
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
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