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[Watch] Paul van Meekeren's Magic Scalps Najmul Shanto's Wicket At A Crucial Moment

image-loa4j0b5van Meekeren celebrating Najmul Shanto's wicket with his team mates (AP Photo)

In a crucial World Cup 2023 match between the Netherlands (NED) and Bangladesh (BAN), a moment of brilliance from Paul van Meekeren became the turning point of the game. With Bangladesh already under pressure, Najmul Shanto's wicket was a significant blow to their chances.

The pivotal moment came in the 11.5th over when Meekeren was brought into the attack. His delivery was full-length and wide outside off, tempting Shanto to go for the big shot. The Bangladeshi batsman decided to play a risky shot, attempting to squeeze the ball past the fielders.

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However, luck was not on Shanto's side as he could only manage a faint edge of the bat. The ball flew towards the left of the slip fielder, who showed incredible reflexes to dive to his left and take a low catch. The crowd erupted in cheers as the Dutch team celebrated the dismissal.

This wicket left Bangladesh in a precarious position, struggling to recover from the loss of yet another key player. It was a testament to the Dutch team's determination and excellent fielding skills. As the game continued, this wicket proved to be a game-changer, as their skipper Shakib Al Hasan also departed shortly thereafter.

Later on, Netherlands won the match by 87 runs.