In a recent match at the Eden Gardens on October 28th, the Netherlands secured a convincing victory over Bangladesh by a margin of 87 runs in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 tournament. This victory came as a result of some exceptional bowling and an inability of the Bangladeshi batsmen to establish a substantial partnership.

Bangladesh faced a daunting target set by the Netherlands, with their opponents having posted a total of 229 runs after losing all their wickets. Skipper Scott Edwards played a significant role with his impressive innings of 68 runs, and Wesley Barresi contributed with 41 runs. On the bowling front for Bangladesh, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mehedi Hasan all claimed two wickets each, while skipper Shakib Al Hasan took one.

However, Bangladesh's reply to the target proved unsuccessful. Except for Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35), Mahmudullah (20), and Mustafizur Rahman (20), the Bangladeshi batsmen struggled to stay at the crease. The Dutch bowlers dominated the proceedings, with Paul van Meekeren leading the charge, taking four crucial wickets. Bas de Leede claimed two wickets, and Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, and Aryan Dutt secured one wicket each.

Both the Netherlands and Bangladesh had shared a similar trajectory in the tournament, each managing just one win from their five matches. The Netherlands couldn't maintain the momentum they gained from their famous victory over South Africa. Similarly, Bangladesh struggled to secure a win after their initial triumph against Afghanistan.

The deficiencies in both teams' performances were evident in recent matches. Bangladesh faced a formidable South African side that scored 382 runs and dismissed their batting lineup for a meager 233. The Netherlands also encountered challenges, particularly in their match against five-time world champions Australia, where they conceded a daunting 399 runs and were bowled out for just 90 runs in 21 overs.

For Bangladesh, the absence of captain Shakib al Hasan for most of the tournament presented challenges in establishing a strong playing XI and improving their performance in all aspects of the game. The Netherlands, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat and regain their confidence as they continue their journey in the ICC World Cup 2023.