The Netherlands have fallen short of their target and are out of contention in the Super-8 race. To secure success they need to defeat Sri Lanka and hope Bangladesh lose to Nepal.
Shakib Al Hasan has made waves for Bangladesh by hitting two sixes from long on, followed by another massive six down the ground.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
Bangladesh Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) | Batter |
| Litton Das (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tanzid Hasan | Batter |
| Shakib Al Hasan | All-rounder |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batter |
| Mahmudullah | All-rounder |
| Jaker Ali | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Rishad Hossain | All-rounder |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
Netherlands Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Scott Edwards (C, WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Max O’Dowd | Batter |
| Vikramjit Singh | Batter |
| Sybrand Engelbrecht | Batter |
| Bas de Leede | All-rounder |
| Teja Nidamanuru | Batter |
| Logan van Beek | All-rounder |
| Aryan Dutt | Bowler |
| Paul van Meekeren | Bowler |
| Tim Pringle | Bowler |
| Vivian Kingma | Bowler |
Bangladesh vs Netherlands
Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten 64 was instrumental to Bangladesh reaching 159/5 on a surface which made big-hitting difficult, while their bowlers successfully limited Netherlands to just 134/8, ultimately falling 25 runs short in their chase attempt. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain proved himself among their ranks by dismantling Dutch middle order with his intelligent bowling.
Bangladesh are now favorites to make it into the Super Eight stage after victory in this match, having taken an unassailable one-point lead over South Africa in Group D and beating Nepal in their final league game while hoping South Africa lose to Sri Lanka.
Netherlands will have an even harder task ahead of them in qualifying. They require an outstanding performance to secure two points from their opening three matches; otherwise a loss against Sri Lanka or Bangladesh in their last match would put an end to any chance at qualifying altogether.
Taskin Ahmed comes into bat for Mustafizur Rahman and immediately hits Michael Levitt for four with his opening delivery, before nudging another ball from Paul van Meekeren for one run and making it 78/2 in 11 overs.
Group D
Bangladesh are hoping to regain momentum after suffering an unfortunate defeat against South Africa in their initial match, while Netherlands can help Bangladesh secure victory and advance to the Super Eights. A loss would end their chances of making the last four.
Shakib Al Hasan’s unbeaten 64 helped Bangladesh build an intimidating total of 159/5. Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali both contributed with crucial runs as hosts dominated first half. But in second half batsmen faltered badly before eventually being dismissed for 25 runs by an impressive Bangladesh bowling side.
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards applauded Bangladesh’s superior fielding ability and specifically highlighted Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain as standout players. Additionally, Edwards acknowledged both the unique challenges presented by Kingstown pitches as well as the need to accelerate with the ball at every opportunity.
Sybrand Engelbrecht and Vikramjit Singh led an energetic effort from the Dutch side, but ultimately they were unable to complete an innings chase. Although they shared an opening partnership of 59 runs between them in the opening overs, after that their middle order collapsed under pressure from Bangladeshi bowlers like Rishad Hossain who took two early wickets that helped dismantle Dutch batting.
Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren each collected two wickets for their hosts, but their batsmen could not keep up with Bangladesh’s relentless pace. A late surge by Aryan Dutt gave the Dutch hope, but ultimately fell short by 25 runs.
The Netherlands will require an extraordinary feat to reach the next round of competition. They must defeat Bangladesh and hope that Sri Lanka lose both of their remaining games against South Africa and Nepal; at the same time, South Africa and Nepal need to draw in both of their remaining encounters with each other.
Match Predictions
Bangladesh and Netherlands will face off in an important T20 World Cup encounter that could decide their destiny in Group D. While both teams currently hold equal two points each, with Bangladesh holding onto second spot and Netherlands trailing behind by one, with Netherlands looking for their second win of this tournament and Bangladesh trying to extend their own chances against South Africa and Nepal in Group D. Both are currently tied at two wins each, although Dutch have an edge with respect to net run rate – both will want a victory here!
Bangladesh have faced off four times before in T20 format, winning three matches against St Vincent at Arnos Vale Stadium Kingstown St Vincent starting on 13 June 2018 at 8:00 pm IST.
Bangladesh have an advantage in all-rounders over the Netherlands compared to their bowlers; players such as Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have performed exceptionally for Bangladesh while Max O’Dowd and Sybrand Engelbrecht have given valuable contributions from their bat. Bowlers Logan Van Beek, Vivian Kingma Paul van Meekeren Tim Pringle and Bas de Leede have performed admirably as well.
Both teams should put up an exciting battle, with Kingston offering ideal weather conditions for batsmen and bowlers – with rain being unlikely – offering great chances for success for spinners as well as fast bowlers alike.
Bangladesh will feel confident of moving onto the last eight even though they were defeated by South Africa, providing they can defeat Netherlands and Nepal in their remaining matches. Meanwhile, Dutch have an outside shot of making it to last eight if they defeat Bangladesh convincingly while winning against Nepal by an even greater margin than they do against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh and Netherlands will compete in their T20 World Cup matchup at Arnos Vale stadium in Kingstown, St Vincent in the first match of the day. It is anticipated that this pitch will offer both batsmen and bowlers ample opportunities to score runs, while slow batsmen may experience difficulty. Spinners should find it particularly helpful; both teams boast strong bowling attacks.
Schedule
Bangladesh and Netherlands National Cricket Teams will face off in a crucial Group D clash at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, Saint Vincent at 8 pm local time (IST) on Thursday evening, live-streamed via Hotstar for fans who cannot make it there physically.
Bangladesh will hope to end their streak against the Dutch and must play their best to do so. Meanwhile, the Dutch hope to avoid yet another loss and move onto the Super Eight stage as soon as possible.
The Netherlands began the game strongly, with Sybrand Engelbrecht and Scott Edwards sharing an invaluable partnership. However, their innings soon disintegrated in the middle overs and they ended up with a disappointing total on the board. Despite this disappointing showing against Oman in their final match of this tournament. Meanwhile, Bangladesh have looked impressive with both bat and bowl at this tournament; leg-spinner Rishad Hossain made life tough for Dutch top order batters by taking three wickets in this match alone with his spin bowling performance which made life tough on them in this tournament so far.