Netherlands is all set to take on the Bangladesh in Match 28 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 28 at the Eden Gardens in Dharamshala. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. Netherlands is the favourite to win this encounter against Bangladesh.
Netherlands and Bangladesh have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 2 ODI matches, with Netherlands winning 1 game and Bangladesh winning 1 game so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 28 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between Netherlands and Bangladesh.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during NED vs BAN match:
1) Liton Das vs Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede, the Netherlands’ leading wicket-taker and the tenth overall in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, aspires to add to his nine-wicket tally by taking crucial wickets against Bangladesh. Liton Das, a key batter for Bangladesh, with two fifties in five matches, is a player the Netherlands should be cautious of as he aims to make an impact.
2) Scott Edwards vs Shakib Al Hasan
Netherlands’ Scott Edwards played a memorable innings against South Africa but hasn’t replicated that performance in subsequent matches. In the upcoming game against Bangladesh, he faces the experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who may not have had a standout tournament but remains a crucial asset for the team, having claimed six wickets in four matches.
3) Mahmudullah vs Logan van Beek
Bangladesh’s Mahmudullah showcased his prowess with a superb century against South Africa in the last match, scoring 111 runs at a run-a-ball pace. He now seeks to maintain his fine form against the Netherlands. To do so, he will need to contend with the Netherlands’ Logan van Beek, who has been a standout performer in the tournament with eight wickets in four matches.