World Cup Clash: Bangladesh Faces Netherlands at Eden Gardens in First Kolkata Match, BAN vs NED

The World Cup caravan has now reached the iconic Eden Gardens, where Bangladesh and the Netherlands are set to clash this Saturday, keeping their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.

Known for its fervor for sports, the city is about to celebrate the cricket festival following Durga Puja festivities.

After 23 days and 27 matches since the World Cup began, this marks the first match at Eden Gardens, a ground that witnessed a thrilling clash between India and South Africa. It’s also set to host the second semi-final.

Both Bangladesh and the Netherlands have won just one out of four matches so far. Bangladesh started strongly with a win against Afghanistan but faced a series of losses against England, New Zealand, and India, leading to a crushing defeat by South Africa.

The team’s morale dipped so much that Shakib Al Hasan had to return home mid-tournament to seek guidance from his childhood coach, Nazmul Faheem, to address technical issues. Whether Shakib’s fortunes change on his home ground in IPL remains to be seen. In the World Cup, he’s managed only 56 runs in four innings while taking six wickets.

Probable Playing Elevens:

Netherlands:

• Vikramjit Singh
• Max O’Dowd
• Colin Ackerman
• Bas De Leede
• Teja Nidamanuru
• Scott Edwards (captain, wk)
• Sybrand Engelbrecht
• Logan Van Beek
• Rolf van der Merwe
• Aryan Dutt
• Paul Van Meekeren

Bangladesh:

• Tanjid Hasan
• Liton Das
• Nazmul Hossain Shanto
• Shakib Al Hasan (captain)
• Mehdi Hasan Miraj
• Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
• Mahmudullah
• Nasum Ahmed
• Mustafizur Rahman
• Shoriful Islam
• Taskin Ahmed

Complete Information on Live Streaming:

When, Where, and What Time:

The Bangladesh vs Netherlands match is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, and will take place at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, starting at 2 pm. The toss is set to happen half an hour before the match, at 1.30 pm.

TV Channel in India:

In India, Star Sports Network will telecast the Bangladesh vs Netherlands match, providing viewers the option to enjoy it in various languages on Star Sports channels. DD Free Dish users will also be able to watch the match for free on DD Sports.

Live Streaming:

The match can be streamed online via the Disney+ Hotstar app. Viewers can watch it for free on mobile devices, but for laptop or smart TV viewing, a paid subscription is required. Don’t miss the action as Bangladesh and the Netherlands aim to keep their World Cup dreams alive in this crucial encounter.