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Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report For NED vs BAN World Cup Match

image-lo891lewEden Gardens, Kolkata [X.com]

In the 28th fixture of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the Netherlands will take on a struggling Bangladesh team at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, October 28.

The Netherlands entered this World Cup as underdogs, and while their performances have impressed many, they haven't been able to secure victories consistently. 

They managed to stun South Africa with a memorable win but struggled to maintain that level of play throughout the tournament. To overcome Bangladesh, they'll need a collective team effort and, most importantly, consistency.

Conversely, Bangladesh have had a less-than-stellar World Cup campaign, with just one win out of five matches. Given the sub-continental conditions, higher expectations were set for the Bengal Tigers. 

After a promising start with a win in their opening game, Bangladesh hoped to build on that success, but four consecutive losses have jeopardised their semi-final aspirations. 

Despite their reputation for upsetting stronger opponents in major tournaments, they haven't been able to tap into that potential in this edition.

This game will mark this year's first World Cup match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It'll be a day-night affair, so let's see how the pitch will behave:

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report

The match at Eden Gardens will mark the first World Cup encounter at this historic venue. As it's a day-night game, the pitch is expected to be fresh and conducive to scoring runs. During this year's IPL, the ground witnessed three 200-plus first-innings totals in 20 overs, indicating that it favours batters. 

The Netherlands' last one-day match at Eden was in 2011, while Bangladesh hasn't played an ODI at this venue since 1990. 

With the conditions in mind, teams may opt to field two specialist spinners due to the potential for turn, particularly in the latter part of the game. However, pacers might find more assistance under the lights, making it a well-rounded contest between bat and ball.