NED vs BAN: Bangladesh seems to return to profitable methods at ‘home away from home’ towards Netherlands

Pride would be the underlying theme when Bangladesh seeks to arrest its free fall and Netherlands eyes its best-ever efficiency within the ODI World Cup on the Eden Gardens right here on Saturday.

With cricket fever taking on from Durga Puja celebrations, it is going to be an prolonged spell of enjoyment for ardent lovers of the sport as their most-loved venue joins the extravaganza. For some, the enjoyment will double to see The Tigers from throughout the border in motion.

After struggling 4 successive losses, together with the final one towards South Africa, Bangladesh will really feel comfy being at ‘home away from home’ and should anticipate some assist.

The Tigers are troubled by their below-par displaying on the sphere and a few unease off it, evident from final match’s centurion Mahmudullah’s feedback. The group’s poor run is demoralising for its passionate followers and a much-needed turnaround will delight them.

Hundreds of Bangladesh followers have flocked the stadiums to observe their group play within the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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Captain Shakib Al Hasan, who took a brief journey to Dhaka for some particular preparation, would look to regain his contact with the bat. Prominent batters, together with Mahmudullah, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, have to contribute nicely, too.

The spirited Netherlands, which seems ahead to punching above its weight once more after surprising South Africa, want to get better from the battering it acquired towards Australia and higher its file within the World Cup.

Skipper Scott Edwards, Colin Ackermann and Sybrand Engelbrecht have shouldered the accountability with the bat. All-rounders akin to Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede, Ackermann and Roelof van der Merwe give flexibility and depth to the aspect.

Even as semifinal berths look distant for either side, they may look to spice up their vanity in good circumstances except dew performs spoilsport.