Bangladesh will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on Monday when they take on the Netherlands in Hobart for their first Super 12 round match. Both the teams are placed in Group 2 of the Super 12 alongside some of the other heavyweights like India and Pakistan.
Led by Scott Edwards, the Netherlands finished second in Group A in the preliminary qualifying round. They defeated UAE and Namibia but lost to Sri Lanka. However, since Namibia couldn’t defeat UAE in their last group game and thus finished third, making way for the Dutch to proceed to the Super 12.
Bangladesh has been in poor form. They were eliminated in the first round of the Asia Cup, failing to make it to the Super 4. They lost all 4 matches in the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan and then lost to Afghanistan in the warm-up match. This has led to many even joking as to how Bangladesh managed to sneak into the Super 12 round. But here they are, and Shakib Al Hasan’s team would want to put up some impressive performances.
BAN vs NED pitch report, date, and time
Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
BAN vs NED pitch report
The Bellerive Oval has had something for everyone – batsmen, pacers, and spinners. In the recent matches at this venue, top-order batters – Munsey, Ervine, Stirling, Mendis – enjoyed the pace of the surface, and teams chasing have won the last three matches here.
Date and Time: October 24, 9.30 AM IST
Telecast: Star Sports Network
BAN vs NED predicted playing XIs
Bangladesh predicted XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Nasum Ahmed
Netherlands predicted XI:
Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Tim Pringle, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren
BAN vs NED match prediction: the Netherlands to win the match
In the alien conditions of Australia, and in particular, Hobart where the ball moves early on, Bangladeshi batters might find it difficult to tackle the Dutch pacers. The Netherlands team also have the advantage of playing three matches in the tournament already.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, knowledge, and instinct of the writer. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
