The Netherlands will lock horns against Bangladesh in the 28th game of the ongoing World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday. Both of these two teams have won a solitary match out of the five they have played and it will be a must-win game for both of these teams.
The Tigers had lost their previous match against South Africa whereas the Dutch were hammered by Australia in their last game. We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.
Current form for Netherlands: L L W L L
After shocking South Africa, the Netherlands could not keep up the same performance against Sri Lanka and Australia. Their bowlers conceded a huge total of 399 runs against the Aussies and they will need to pull up their socks against the Tigers.
Current form for Bangladesh: L L L L W
Bangladesh have failed to play at their best and they haven’t been consistent enough in their performances. The Tigers also conceded a huge score of 382 runs against the Proteas and their bowlers need to deliver against the Dutch. Their batting unit has also disappointed so far in the tournament.
Head to Head: Matches: 2, Won by Bangladesh: 1, Won by Netherlands: 1.
Players to look out for: Scott Edwards, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, and Logan van Beek will hold the key for the Netherlands.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman will hold the key for the Tigers.
Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer 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: 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.
