In the 28th fixture of the ICC World Cup 2023, Bangladesh is set to face Netherlands at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, October 28. As the tournament reaches a crucial juncture, both teams find themselves in challenging positions.
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Current Standings and Recent Performances:
Netherlands is currently struggling at the bottom of the points table, securing only one victory in four matches. Their latest match against Australia ended disastrously, resulting in a massive defeat where they lost by 309 runs.
On the other hand, Bangladesh is positioned eighth, narrowly ahead of Netherlands and England. Much like Netherlands, Bangladesh has also encountered a series of defeats, losing four out of their initial five matches. The team, led by Shakib Al Hasan, has faced defeats in their last four matches, setting up a challenging path ahead in the tournament.
Squads:
Bangladesh Squad (World Cup 2023):
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc)
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shak Mahedi Hasan
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Hasan Mahmud
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Netherlands Squad (World Cup 2023):
- Scott Edwards (c)
- Max O’Dowd
- Bas de Leede
- Vikram Singh
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Paul van Meekeren
- Colin Ackermann
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Logan van Beek
- Aryan Dutt
- Ryan Klein
- Wesley Barresi
- Saqib Zulfiqar
- Shariz Ahmad
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
Predicted Playing XI:
Bangladesh:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Litton Das
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Mahmudullah
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
- Taskin Ahmed
Netherlands:
- Vikramjit Singh
- Max O’Dowd
- 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
Head-to-Head ODI Matches:
- Matches Played: 2
- Bangladesh Won: 1
- Netherlands Won: 1
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Prediction for World Cup 2023:
Bangladesh is favored to win in this contest. They are more accustomed to the playing conditions in Kolkata, and the crowd support will likely boost their morale. Despite having lost multiple matches, Bangladesh is expected to give their best to secure a win against Netherlands.
Weather Update:
Kolkata is anticipated to have clear skies, free from rain, with a humidity level at 54 percent.The temperature is forecasted to reach approximately 32 degrees Celsius, with the wind speed around the ground expected to be around 10 km/h. These conditions are poised to create an electrifying atmosphere for a highly anticipated and thrilling cricket encounter.
Match Details:
- Series: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Match: Bangladesh vs Netherlands (Match 28)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Start Time: 2:00 PM IST, Saturday – October 28
- Channels: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
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