Bangladesh beats Netherlands in 28th Match of World Cup 2023

Bangladesh defeats Netherlands in a thrilling match

Bangladesh wins by a margin of 5 runs

In a thrilling match of the World Cup 2023, Bangladesh defeated Netherlands in the 28th match played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 28, 2023. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a challenging total of 275 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Tamim Iqbal top-scored for Bangladesh with a magnificent century, while Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim also made valuable contributions with half-centuries. The Netherlands bowling attack was led by Fred Klaassen, who picked up 3 wickets for 56 runs.

In response, Netherlands started their chase well with Max O'Dowd and Vikramjit Singh putting on a 100-run partnership for the opening wicket. However, the Bangladesh bowlers fought back strongly, with Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking three wickets each. The Netherlands middle order failed to provide any substantial support, and they eventually fell short of the target by a margin of 5 runs, finishing their innings on 270 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.

The victory was a crucial one for Bangladesh, as it kept their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Netherlands, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the result, but they can take some heart from their competitive performance. The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd and provided a fitting spectacle for the occasion.