NED vs BAN: Bangladesh playing XI vs Netherlands, Match 28, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Predicted

Bangladesh will face Netherlands on Saturday in the match 28 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Bangladesh have been disappointing in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They are sitting at the bottom half of the table after playing more than half of their group matches. Bangladesh are on the verge of elimination, as they have already lost four of their five matches so far. They have only won one match in this tournament.

But they can make it two in their next match. Bangladesh will face Netherlands in their upcoming match on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. They will be confident heading into the game and can win the match to gain confidence. Here we will talk about the predicted playing XI for Bangladesh against Netherlands in Kolkata.

Here's Bangladesh's predicted playing XI against Netherlands:

1. Tanzid Hasan :

Bangladesh have stuck to Tanzid Hasan at the top of the order, who has looked good in patches. The left-hander is a naturally attacking batter who likes to charge down the track and play freely. He will be keen to play against Netherlands and deliver good innings that help his team win.

2. Litton Das :

Litton Das has been among the runs in some games and has scored the second-most runs for his team in this tournament. Das has scored 177 runs so far, with two half-centuries. He is a pretty impressive batter who can bat at quick speed. One thing is certain: Bangladesh will have an upper hand if Das stays on the crease for a long time.

3. Najmul Hossain Shanto :

Najmul Hossain Shanto has been the major disappointment for Bangladesh in this tournament. He scored almost 200 runs in two games in the Asia Cup 2023 and was looking pretty good, but since he made his comeback from injury, he hasn't looked good. But he is a big-match player who likes to play big innings, and we might see one in Kolkata.

4. Shakib Al Hasan (c) :

Just like Shanto, skipper Shakib Al Hasan has under-performed in this competition. He has scored only 56 runs so far, where his average was 86.57 in the 2019 edition with 606 runs. With the ball, he has taken six wickets, which is the prime reason for Bangladesh's poor performance. But he is too good of a player to write off, and we might see him deliver a good performance in Kolkata.

5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz :

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been the game-changer for Bangladesh in the last 12 months or so in both departments. He has had some good games, but he is yet to explode. Miraz has scored 102 runs and taken six wickets. His all-round skills will be a key for Bangladesh in the coming game because he can win in any situation.

6. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) :

Mushfiqur Rahim's performance is another aspect that Bangladesh will look into. The veteran keeper is the backbone of the middle order but has not scored big. He has scored 165 runs at an average of 41.25 with two half-centuries, but his team will want him to play a big innings that can take them home.

7. Mahmudullah :

Mahmudullah has come out as the biggest positive for Bangladesh in this competition. The veteran all-rounder has shown that experience does matter a lot. He smashed a brilliant hundred in the last game in a losing cause and shut all the critics down. Mahmudullah has scored 198 runs at an average and strike rate of 99.00 and 101.02 and will look to carry on the same.

8. Nasum Ahmed :

Nasum Ahmed has played two games so far and bowled economically, but he hasn't taken any wickets. But he is a pretty handy all-rounder who can contribute in both departments. He will also get help at Eden Gardens and will be hard to score off. Nasum will like to perform well because some others are also waiting in the wings.

9. Mustafizur Rahman :

Mustafizur Rahman has been another star player who has disappointed the fans. He has a career average of 25, but in this tournament, that is 115. Rahman has taken only two wickets in five matches; that is where they have struggled. He will be keen to make an impact against a slightly weaker opponent like Netherlands.

10. Shoriful Islam :

Shoriful Islam has taken wickets with the new ball, which has been pretty impressive. The left-arm pacer has got initial movements that have troubled the batters. He has taken six wickets so far and will be a big challenge for the Dutch because the pitch in Kolkata helps the seam and swing with the new ball.

11. Hasan Mahmud :

With Taskin Ahmed not fit, Hasan Mahmud is likely to retain his place. Hasan Mahmud has played two games so far and has taken three wickets, but he has gone for plenty and given away runs at an economy rate of 9.42. He will be looking to improve his stats and take some wickets in the middle overs.