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NED vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Cricket Tips Possible XI Pitch Report: ODI World Cup 2023 Match 28 | Kolkata Pitch Report

The Netherlands will take on Bangladesh in the second game on Saturday (October 28) in Kolkata. Both teams are coming on the back of defeats and will have to win the game if they are to give themselves even the slightest of chances to qualify for the semi-finals.

The Netherlands suffered a mammoth 309-run defeat against Australia in their previous game. Bowling first, they leaked 399 runs, with all their bowlers, barring Colin Ackermann, conceding more than six runs per over. While batting, the Men in Orange were bundled for 90, with no batter crossing the 30-run mark.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh lost their fourth consecutive game of the tournament, as South Africa gave them a 149-run hammering. Firstly, they conceded 382 runs, with most of their bowlers giving away plenty, especially in the death overs. In the batting department, it was a one-man show, as Mahmudullah notched up a magnificent ton, whereas no other batter crossed even the 25-run mark.

In this article, we will look at some fantasy cricket tips, the possible playing XIs, and the Kolkata pitch report as part of our Dream11 fantasy coverage in this World Cup.

ODI World Cup 2023 Match 28: NED vs BAN Possible Playing XIs

The Netherlands are likely to stick with the same XI.

Netherlands: 1. Vikramjit Singh, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Colin Ackermann, 4. Bas de Leede, 5. Teja Nidamanuru, 6. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 7. Sybrand Engelbrecht, 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Roelof van der Merwe, 10. Aryan Dutt, 11. Paul van Meekeren.

Taskin Ahmed is reportedly fit again and will likely come into the XI. If he does, Mustafizur Rahman or Hasan Mahmud will make way for him.

Bangladesh: 1. Tanzid Hasan, 2. Litton Das, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 6. Mahmudullah, 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nasum Ahmed, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Shoriful Islam, 11. Mustafizur Rahman/Hasan Mahmud.

NED vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Netherlands:

• Colin Ackermann will have to step up to cover for a misfiring opening pair. He has 137 runs at an average of 27.40 in five innings this World Cup. Ackermann also has four wickets at 35.25 runs apiece.
• Bas de Leede has had an outing to forget against Australia. He is a much better player. Bas has 382 runs, averaging 34.72 and striking at 93.17 in 12 ODI innings this year. He has also taken 24 wickets at 24.66 balls apiece.
• Scott Edwards has the most runs for the Netherlands this year. He has scored 574 runs at an average of 44.15 and a strike rate of 106.49 in 17 ODI innings in 2023. Edwards also has five fifties to his name.
• Logan van Beek has taken the second-most wickets for the Netherlands this year. He has 20 wickets at an average of 29.15 and a strike rate of 32.15 in 12 ODI innings. Logan also has two four-wicket hauls.
• Paul van Meekeren will enjoy bowling in Kolkata. He has bowled well throughout the tournament but has been unlucky at times. Overall, Meekeren has 12 wickets at 42.08 runs apiece this year.

Bangladesh:

• Litton Das has looked well in patches this World Cup. He has 177 runs at an average of 35.40 and a strike rate of 83.89 in five innings in the tournament. Litton also has two fifties.
• Najmul Hossain Shanto hasn’t fired as expected in the competition. However, he has been Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in ODIs this year. Shanto has 772 runs, averaging 42.88 and striking at 84.55 in 19 ODI innings in 2023.
• Shakib Al Hasan can’t be left out. He has struggled with the bat, but worked on his batting after the defeat against South Africa and will look to score big. His bowling might be very effective against the out-of-form Netherlands batters.
• Mushfiqur Rahim has 760 runs at an average of 44.70 and a strike rate of 88.37 in 20 ODI innings this year. Rahim also has six fifties and a century. He has also amassed two fifties this World Cup.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz will contribute with both bat and ball. He is Bangladesh’s joint-leading wicket-taker in this tournament. Mehidy has six wickets at a 38.17 average so far. Mehidy also has a fifty.
• Shoriful Islam has 22 wickets at an average of 25.90 and a strike rate of 27 in 13 ODI innings in 2023. He has swung the ball consistently and will get extra help in Kolkata. Shoriful could snare a few crucial wickets.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Played 2, Netherlands 1, Bangladesh 1.
• Bangladesh have the worst average (20.64), while the Netherlands have the worst strike rate (64.33) in the batting powerplay this World Cup.
• Mahmudullah in the ODI World Cups: 814 runs, 58.14 avg, 85.59 SR, 2 fifties & 3 centuries.
• Bangladesh have the second-worst economy rate (10.23) in the death overs this World Cup.
• Najmul Hossain Shanto requires 18 more to complete 1000 ODI runs.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch in Kolkata has always suited the batters, with the ball skidding on the bat. There will be some extra bounce and pace in the pitch for the pacers to exploit, especially under the lights. The team batting first must post more than 300 to be on the safer side.

The temperature will hover around 31°C, with minimal chances of rain.

NED vs BAN Dream11 Prediction – Captain, vice-captain, team combinations

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

NED vs BAN Dream11 Prediction – Ideal Team Combination: 3-1-5-2

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NED vs BAN Match Prediction – Who will win?

It’s really difficult to predict the winner of this game. Both teams have certain areas of concern, and the side that improves in those aspects will win the encounter. However, Bangladesh are more experienced, but this may come down to who bats first.