Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons said Sunday it was vital for the West Indies to beat England if his team is to have a realistic chance of reaching the World Cup knockout phase. Bangladesh, who moved to four points after their stunning win over England on Friday, must defeat both the Netherlands on Monday and South Africa in Dhaka on Saturday to cement a place in the quarter-finals.
But a win over the Dutch can also see the Tigers through if England, who have five points, lose their last match to the West Indies in Chennai on Thursday.
Siddons, delighted with his team's showing against England, was realistic enough to admit it would be difficult to repeat the feat against power-packed South Africa.
"We have to beat the Dutch and then if England lose to the West Indies, we have a chance. Otherwise it will be very difficult," Siddons said on the eve of the match.
"If England win, we can't get in unless we win against South Africa, which is a very difficult task. I am not going to guarantee that we will win against South Africa. "Also our run-rate is very poor." Bangladesh are currently fifth in group B with a net run-rate of -1.241, which is even lower than sixth-placed Ireland's -0.444.
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