Bangladesh have won just a solitary game in WC 2023 (AP Photo)
The iconic Eden Gardens of Kolkata will be hosting its first match in the ICC World Cup 2023 as Netherlands is set to lock horns with Bangladesh on Saturday, October 28th.
NED vs BAN: Match Preview
Netherlands
The Dutch team's World Cup 2023 journey has been a bit shaky as they have won just one match out of the five they played, and that was against the powerhouse South Africans in Dharamsala. Despite losing four games, they have shown some serious fight in a couple of games.
This game follows a demoralising 309-run loss to Australia, which dealt a severe blow to their net run rate. Their batting and bowling were in disarray, as the Australian batters ran riot, and their own batting performance resulted in a massive and humiliating collapse.
Bangladesh
On the other hand, Bangladesh finds themselves in a similar boat, having won just one match and lost four out of five in the World Cup 2023. Their single win came in the opening game against Afghanistan, followed by losses to India, South Africa, England, and New Zealand.
They head into this game after a staggering 159 run loss to South Africa, highlighting major issues in their batting and bowling. However, Mahmudullah Riyad provided a ray of hope with his sensational century, preventing a catastrophic defeat when the other batters failed to perform.
NED vs BAN: Match Details
| Date & Time | October 28, 2023, 2:00 PM (IST) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Eden Garden, Kolkata |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports, Disney+Hotstar |
NED vs BAN: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Historically, the pitch at Eden Gardens has favoured batters, and spinners tend to play a role in the middle overs to take wickets. It's a ground where batters can comfortably play their shots. Considering that most matches here have been won by the team batting first, the toss winner should strongly consider opting to bat.
NED vs BAN: Probable Playing XI
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed , Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud/Taskin Ahmed
NED vs BAN: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-keepers | Litton Das, Scott Edwards |
| Batters | Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| All-rounders | Shakib Al Hasan, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Bowlers | Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Shoriful Islam |
| Captain | Bas de Leede |
| Vice-Captain | Shakib Al Hasan |
NED vs BAN: Match Prediction
Netherlands pulled off a surprise win against the powerhouse South Africa recently, so it's unwise to count them out, especially when facing Bangladesh, who are in a tough spot in the tournament. It's a closely contested matchup, but if we had to choose, Bangladesh might have a slight edge due to their seasoned players.
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