The Netherlands and Bangladesh faced off in the 28th match of the World Cup 2023 on October 28, 2023, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first.
Netherlands innings
The Dutch openers, Max O’Dowd and Scott Edwards got off to a good start, putting on 73 runs for the first wicket. O’Dowd was dismissed for 41, but Edwards continued to score freely and reached his half-century. He was eventually dismissed for 51, but the Netherlands had by then reached a score of 125/2.
The Dutch middle order also chipped in with valuable contributions, with Bas de Leede scoring 38 and Sybrand Engelbrecht scoring 35. The Netherlands eventually finished their innings on a score of 229/8.
Bangladesh’s innings
Bangladesh started their chase cautiously, but they lost early wickets. Tamim Iqbal was dismissed for 12, and Liton Das was dismissed for 15. Shakib Al Hasan tried to keep the innings afloat, but he was eventually dismissed for 48.
The Bangladesh middle order collapsed completely, and they were bowled out for 142 runs in the 43rd over. Paul van Meekeren was the pick of the Dutch bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs.
Conclusion
The Netherlands registered a thumping 87-run victory over Bangladesh in the World Cup 2023 match on October 28, 2023. The Dutch put on a good batting performance to post a total of 229 runs, and then they bowled the Bangladeshis out for 142 runs to win the match by a big margin.
This was the Netherlands’ second win of the tournament, and it put them in a good position to make it to the knockout stage. Bangladesh, on the other hand, were left disappointed with their performance, and they needed to bounce back quickly in their next match.
Netherlands vs Bangladesh: Key highlights
Netherlands:
- Scott Edwards scored a fifty (51 runs).
- Bas de Leede scored 38 runs.
- Sybrand Engelbrecht scored 35 runs.
- Paul van Meekeren took 4 wickets for 30 runs.
- Logan van Beek took 2 wickets for 25 runs.
Bangladesh:
- Shakib Al Hasan scored 48 runs.
- Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets for 42 runs.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 2 wickets for 29 runs.
Analysis
The Netherlands were the better team on the day, and they deservedly won the match by a big margin. The Dutch batting performance was commendable, as they put on a total of 229 runs on a challenging wicket. The Dutch bowlers were also impressive, as they bowled the Bangladeshis out for 142 runs.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, were disappointing with their performance. Their batting failed to click, and they were bowled out for a below-par score. Their bowlers also struggled to contain the Dutch batsmen.
Impact of the result
The victory for the Netherlands was a huge boost for their chances of making it to the knockout stage. They now have two wins from their four matches, and they are in a good position to qualify for the next round.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, were left disappointed with their performance. They now have two losses from their four matches, and they need to win their next two matches to stay in the reckoning for a place in the knockout stage.
Conclusion
The Netherlands pulled off a stunning upset in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs. This was a major win for the Dutch, who are one of the underdogs in the tournament. Bangladesh, on the other hand, are one of the favorites, and this defeat will be a major setback for them.
