The Netherlands opted to bat first in the crucial 28th World Cup match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens today (October 28). 

Both teams have had disappointing performances so far, but Bangladesh still hold onto hope as they have four games left. The Netherlands, on the other hand, suffered a significant defeat against Australia and will need to bounce back. The match will be a challenge for both sides, and execution will be key.

Bangladesh have lost four-straight matches but a win over the Dutch will keep them in hunt for semis.

Squads:

Netherlands XI - Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards*†, Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Bangladesh XI Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan*, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Languishing at the bottom half of the points table with just two points at the 

BDST: 1419 HRS, OCT 28, 2023 
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