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NED vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023: Netherlands set to go head-to-head against Bangladesh for the first time! Check Weather, Pitch report and more
Netherlands is set to go head-to-head against Bangladesh for the very first time in the 28th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Saturday.
Netherlands currently occupies the 4th spot on the ICC World Cup 2023 points table, while Bangladesh stands strong in the 3rd position. Netherlands has emerged victorious in 3 matches out of the played 5 while Bangladesh has won 4 games out of 5.
With a history of 2 encounters in this format, both teams have claimed one victory each. Anticipation is high for what promises to be an engaging match between these competitors.
The game is to be held at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata and is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 PM IST.
NED vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023: Weather report
According to weather.com, the weather conditions for the NED vs BAN match in Kolkata on Saturday, October 28 are as follows:
Daytime Temperature: Expect a high of 32°C.Nighttime Temperature: The temperature will drop to 22°C.Sky Conditions: Anticipate clear skies throughout the day and night.
Chances of rain are minimal with a 5% possibility during the day and a slightly lower – 4% at night. Therefore, the NED vs BAN game is unlikely to be affected by rain. Humidity levels are expected to be 55% during the day, rising to 70% at night.
NED vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023: Pitch report
Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is renowned as a high-scoring venue for cricket matches. The average 1st innings total in One Day Internationals (ODIs) hosted at this ground is around 241, while the average 2nd innings total typically settles at 203, according to cricketaddictor. The highest-ever total achieved at this stadium was a remarkable 404/5, a record set by India against Sri Lanka.
With a history of 35 ODIs hosted at Eden Gardens, the team batting first has claimed victory in 20 matches, while the team batting second emerged victorious in 14 contests. Notably, the NED vs BAN fixture marks the inaugural ICC World Cup 2023 match to grace Eden Gardens Stadium.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to favor batsmen, providing an excellent platform for scoring runs. However, as the match progresses, spin bowlers tend to play a pivotal role, making for an intriguing balance between bat and ball.
NED vs BAN ICC World Cup 2023: Probable XI
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards (Skipper/WicketKeeper), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan (Skipper), Mushfiqur Rahim(WicketKeeper), Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan
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