BAN vs NED Match Prediction
As we enter the crucial stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the 27th game sees Bangladesh take on the Netherlands in a significant Group D encounter. Both teams come into this match on the back of losses against South Africa and will be eager to secure a win to enhance their chances of advancing to the next round.
Bangladesh cricket team has a favorable record against the Netherlands, having won three of the four matches played between them. With a strong bowling attack, Bangladesh holds an edge, but the Netherlands cricket team is known for their giant-killing reputation, making for an intriguing contest.
Team Previews
Bangladesh Team Preview
Najmul Hossain Shanto’s team will be looking to bounce back after a narrow 4-run loss to South Africa. The team’s poor batting performance cost them the game as they failed to chase down 114 runs. Shanto will be urging his players to put the defeat behind them and deliver a solid performance in this crucial match.
The opening combination has been struggling, and the team needs good starts from Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto. The middle order is experienced, with Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy needing to form crucial partnerships. Zakir Ali and Mahmudullah will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order to strengthen the team’s position.
The bowling attack performed well in the last match, and they will rely on Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed to take early wickets. Mustafizur Rahman is a key bowler for the team and needs to perform well alongside Shakib in the middle overs. Mahmudullah and Rishad Hossain add depth to the bowling lineup.
Probable Bangladesh Players
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Litton Das (Wicketkeeper)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Zakir Ali
- Mahmudullah
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Mustafizur Rahman
Netherlands Team Preview
Scott Edwards’ team suffered a 4-wicket loss to South Africa in their previous match. Winning this match is crucial for the team to keep their hopes of advancing to the next round alive. Facing Bangladesh will be a tough challenge, and Edwards will be looking for a better performance from his batsmen.
Michael Levitt has struggled at the top, and the team needs good starts from him and Max O’Dowd. Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Bas de Leede must perform well in the middle order against Bangladesh’s strong spin attack. Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, and Logan van Beek add depth to the batting lineup.
Vivian Kingma and Logan van Beek need to strike early to put pressure on Bangladesh’s top order. Paul van Meekeren has bowled well, and he, along with Bas de Leede, must keep the scoring rate in check during the middle overs. In supporting roles, the team will look to Tim Pringle and Vikramjit Singh to deliver good spells.
Probable Netherlands Players
- Scott Edwards (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
- Michael Levitt
- Max O’Dowd
- Vikramjit Singh
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Bas de Leede
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Logan van Beek
- Tim Pringle
- Paul van Meekeren
- Vivian Kingma
Weather Conditions
The weather in St. Vincent will be cloudy, providing assistance to fast bowlers early on due to the conditions. The track is good for batting, and the team batting first should aim for a score around 170 to feel secure.
Pitch Conditions
The Arnos Vale Sporting Complex in St. Vincent is a small ground, favorable for batsmen to hit big shots. Fast bowlers get some assistance with the new ball, and spinners can also exploit the surface with occasional turn and bounce, creating challenges for the batsmen.
Toss Prediction
The weather conditions do not look very encouraging, and the bowlers are expected to get good support in the upcoming game. Batting first will be challenging as the ball is likely to move in the early overs. The team winning the toss would want to make good use of this by inviting the opposition to bat first on this surface.
BAN vs NED Match Prediction
The Netherlands faces a tough challenge ahead. In the previous game, they struggled with the bat, and none of the batsmen could accelerate the scoring rate. To win this game, the team will need a stronger performance from their batting lineup. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has depth in their bowling attack and an experienced batting lineup, which gives them the edge.
Bangladesh is expected to win.
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