The World Cup comes to Kolkata with Bangladesh and Netherlands a step out of the World Cup contention. Bangladesh still harbors hopes but will have to punch above their weight in the next two weeks with their batting form disappointing. The bowling too has been inconsistent and Bangladesh will have to find some balance.

The Netherlands punched above their weight but then received a huge hammering from Australia. The hammering could stay on their minds and they will have to get rid of any memories of the previous game soon.

NED vs BAN Match Details

Date: October 27th, 2023

Time:  2:00 PM IST

Venue: Kolkata

NED vs BAN Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

NED vs BAN Pitch Report

Kolkata has not hosted too many ODIs in recent times. Ideally, it is a high-scoring venue, and runs on the board remain a better option to apply pressure.

NED vs BAN Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	BAN Won	NED Won	NR	Tie
Overall	2	1	1	0	0
In India	0	0	0	0	0
In the last Five Matches	2	1	1	0	0
ICC ODI World Cups	1	1	0	0	0

NED vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmadullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

NED Playing XI

Vikramjit Singh, Max O Dowd, Scott Edwards, Wesley Barresi, Bas De Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Roloef Van Der Merwe, Colin Ackermann, Logan Van Beek, Paul Van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt

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NED vs BAN Key Players

Logan van Beek

Wickets have been coming for Logan van Beek but the economy is a concern. His batting too has been decent as van Beek is showing that he could deliver in both departments. He was decent against Australia with the ball despite all that happened and will be key against Bangladesh.

Mahmadullah

Mahmadullah came back into the squad a little late in their World Cup prep. After his return though, Mahmadullah has consistently been getting runs and was really good with his 111 against South Africa when the game was gone. With a struggling middle-order, Mahmadullah has done enough to keep Bangladesh from collapsing and is back to being a key part of the unit.

NED vs BAN Match Tips

Netherlands can spring a surprise here but head-to-head and skill keep Bangladesh slightly ahead.

Match Prediction: Bangladesh Will Win the Match