Eden Gardens Kolkata Ground Stats For BAN vs NED World Cup Match

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The 28th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will see Bangladesh locking horns with Netherlands on Saturday, October 28 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

Bangladesh had a remarkable start to their tournament campaign, having won their opening game against Afghanistan by six wickets in Dharamsala. However, their fortunes took a turn for the worse as they suffered four consecutive defeats. 

They currently find themselves second to last in the points table, and their chances of reaching the semifinals have all but disappeared. Even if they were to win their remaining matches convincingly, their semifinal hopes hinge on other teams' performances. 

The situation for the Netherlands is equally grim, having managed only one win out of their five tournament matches. They are currently at the bottom of the points table. Their woes were compounded by a crushing 300-run defeat at the hands of Australia, severely impacting their net run rate and virtually ending their chances of reaching the semifinals. 

Meanwhile, the World Cup 2023 has finally reached Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with this being the first match at this prestigious venue. The pitch's performance is sure to be a point of interest. But before we get into that, let's take a look at the ground stats of Eden Gardens.

BAN vs NED: Eden Garden, Kolkata Ground Stats 

Eden Gardens has a well-documented history of being a paradise for batters, with spinners coming into play during the middle overs. To sum it up, this is a venue where the batters are likely to dominate.

Total matches35
Matches won batting first20
Matches won bowling first14
Average 1st Inns scores241
Average 2nd Inns scores203
Highest total recorded404/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
Lowest total recorded63/10 (39.3 Ov) by INDW vs ENGW
Lowest score defended195/10 (50 Ov) by IND vs RSA

Eden Gardens has seen its share of action with 30 ODI matches so far. Teams batting first have emerged victorious 20 times, while the team bowling first has celebrated 10 wins. It's all about the early advantage for the batting side due to favourable conditions but keep an eye out for the pitch slowing down as the game unfolds, bringing the spinners into play.