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Match 28, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 28 Oct, 2023

Netherlands

NED

229/10

(50.0) ov

Bangladesh

BAN

142/10

(42.2) ov

Netherlands beat Bangladesh by 87 runs

Player Of The Match

Paul van Meekeren,
Netherlands
Netherlands
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Bangladesh
Netherlands

Bangladesh • 142/10 (42.2 overs)

M Hasan 35 (40)

M Rahman 20 (35)

van Meekeren 4/23 (7.2)

de Leede 2/25 (7)

Netherlands • 229/10 (50.0 overs)

S Edwards 68 (89)

W Barresi 41 (41)

M Rahman 2/36 (10)

T Ahmed 2/43 (9)

Commentary

Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where Netherlands gets the better of Bangladesh. However, the focus now moves to the big one as India takes on England in a huge clash on 29th October Sunday. That game will begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to that game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Scott Edwards, the victorious skipper of Netherlands says that they did not have much time to prepare for this game after their heartbreaking loss against Australia. He adds that while batting he wanted to get more than 220 as the wicket would help them to restrict that and they needed some runs behind their back to set up plans to get the wickets. He ends by saying that all the things around them are helping them get better, be it the support staff or the players. The intensity is good and the players are confident. He says that they have some tough games to come and they feel they have to be prepared for all of them.

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they bowled really well but were sloppy on the field. Adds that they could have restricted them to around 150-160 but the dropped chances and the misfields led them to a total of 200+. He adds that this is not the way Bangladesh plays cricket and they need to regroup and get better before the upcoming big games. He ends by thanking the fans for their support and is sorry to put up a performance like this in front of them. He adds by saying that his performance matters a lot for the team and that he will look to do better with the bat in the middle overs.

Paul van Meekeren is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning spell. He says that it is a very special moment for the team. Adds by saying that the bounce back from their previous game shows great character. He mentions that they were looking at 240-250 at the halfway stage and he is happy that they got close to that. Ends by saying that it was an all-around match and is tough to pick a man of the match as it was more of a victory for the entire team.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Netherlands posted a competitive score on the board courtesy of a gritty half-century from skipper Scott Edwards and good contributions from Wesley Barresi, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Logan van Beek. For Bangladesh except for Mehidy Hasan all the other bowlers got a couple of wickets each with only Shakib Al Hasan chipping in with one. While chasing, the Bangla Tigers produced another shocking display of batting and had to leave the Eden Gardens empty-handed.

Netherlands, on the other hand, will be extremely happy with bowling effort. They once again showed their never-give-up attitude and made Bangladesh work hard for every run. Their fielding and catching was absolutely brilliant as well which proved to be the difference in this game. Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek set the tone for them with the early wickets and they never looked behind after that. Scott Edwards used his bowlers really well and they controlled the middle overs giving nothing away and picking up wickets at regular intervals. Paul van Meekeren was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets which included the dismissals of Shakib and Rahim, and it was an absolute peach of a delivery to get the latter out. Bas de Leede picked up a couple of wickets while Colin Ackermann got one too. This was really a spirited performance after that huge loss against Australia and they are making themselves clear that they are here for a reason.

Bangladesh got off to a cautious start with Tanzid Hasan hitting a few good shots but in the blink of an eye they lost both their openers. Once again it Mehidy Hasan who initially struggled but once he got off the mark on his 11th ball, he kept the scoreboard ticking but also kept losing partners at the other end. The experienced duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim also failed to make any sort of impact and with the pressure piling on Mehidy departed too after scoring 35 runs. However, after that, Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan steadied things for a bit with a 48-run stand but a miscommunication in the middle cost the latter his wicket and the former also could stick around much longer after that as Bangladesh went further down. The tail wagged around for a while but with the required rate creeping up they too were taken care of as they lost by a huge margin of 87 runs.

What an outstanding victory for Netherlands! Orange reigns supreme over Green here at Eden Gardens. The Dutch have completely outplayed Bangladesh in all three departments and registered their second win of the tournament while for the Bangla Tigers, their World Cup campaign is only going in the wrong direction.

42.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the end of the Bangladesh innings and they have lost the game by 87 runs against the Netherlands. The last man to go is Taskin Ahmed who pulls the ball with no timing straight down the throat of Bas de Leede running in from deep mid-wicket. Short ball working well against Bangladesh as Paul van Meekeren picks up his 4th and 3 of them came from short balls. Its all over for Bangladesh and the Netherlands have won the match.

42.10

Hits the good length hard on the middle stump line. Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg away and swings the bat in the line of the ball, in the end getting the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Shoriful Islam is the last batter in for Bangladesh.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 142/9

M Rahman20 (35)

T Ahmed11 (33)

C Ackermann7-1-25-1

41.6W

OUT! CASTLED! A dream delivery for an off-spinner! He floats this one up, full, angles in and then grips and turns away a shy bit, Mustafizur Rahman looks to defend but plays down wrong line and the ball goes through to flatten the off pole. Netherlands just one wicket away from the win now!

41.50

Quicker, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman keeps it out to the off side.

41.40

Flatter, short and on off, turns away, Mustafizur Rahman looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

41.30

Flighted, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman is solid in his defence again.

41.20

Floated, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman defends it on the front foot.

41.10

Tossed up, full and on off, Mustafizur Rahman blocks it out to the off side.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 142/8

T Ahmed11 (33)

M Rahman20 (29)

van Beek9-1-30-1

40.60

Pitched up, on middle, slower too, Taskin Ahmed pushes it towards short covers.

40.50

Logan van Beek bowls another sharp bumper, on leg, Taskin Ahmed backs away to pull but fails to connect.

40.41

Fuller one and around off, Mustafizur Rahman drives it through covers for a single.

40.30

Yet another bouncer, on middle, Mustafizur Rahman ducks under it again.

40.20

A slower one now, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman taps it towards short covers.

40.21wd

Another bouncer but this one is too high, on middle, Mustafizur Rahman ducks under it. Wided.

40.10

Logan van Beek bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman sways away from it.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over but Netherlands will want place fielders in catching positions and wrap things up quickly here.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 140/8

T Ahmed11 (31)

M Rahman19 (25)

C Ackermann6-0-25-0

39.60

Pitched up again on the off stump. Taskin Ahmed blocks it off from the crease to end the over.

39.54

FOUR! What a superb cover drive by Bangladesh's number 9, Taskin Ahmed. Pitched up outside the off stump by Colin Ackermann and Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg on the line of the ball and smashes the ball through covers, beating sweepers to his left for 4 runs.

39.40

Tossed up on the off stump. Taskin Ahmed blocks the ball back to the bowler.

39.31

Tossed up on the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman pushes the ball to long off and takes a single.

Commentary

The umpires and the players have made their way out to the middle. Its Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan to open the batting for Bangladesh, chasing 230 in 50 overs. Aryan Dutt to start the attack for the Netherlands. Lets Play!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, Netherlands have posted a fighting total on the board but will need to be at their absolute best to defend it and if dew comes in, it will be even more difficult. Bangladesh will be confident about gunning this total down and getting their second win of the tournament. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.

Taskin Ahmed in his interview after the first innings, says that he missed the last two games due to a shoulder injury. Adds that it is an old injury which has flared up suddenly and there was tear so he did not bowl fit the last week or so but is feeling better now. Tells that they picked up wickets in the Powerplay after a few matches and this will give them confidence going forward in the tournament. Says the wicket is on the slower side but still good to bat on and hopes that they will be able to chase this down.

Bangladesh's bowlers showcased their prowess in this encounter, leaving their mark on the game. The likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and the skipper Shakib Al Hasan demonstrated their mettle. They meticulously deployed well-crafted deliveries during the middle overs, building pressure and reaping the rewards with the regular fall of wickets. Mustafizur and Taskin, each, claimed two wickets within their spells, while Shakib joined the wicket-taking procession with one scalping. Bangladesh's bowlers executed their plans masterfully, putting the Dutch batters under duress. However, it was with the fielding that Bangladesh displayed a few chinks in their armor. A couple of crucial catches off the blade of Scott Edwards in the 16th over eluded their grasp, allowing him to anchor the innings and steer the Netherlands to a respectable total. A chance at point was also missed of Sybrand Engelbrecht, denying them another breakthrough. While the fielding was generally decent, these lapses serve as reminders of the fine margins that can shape the destiny of a cricket match. Bangladesh, well aware of the need to clinch a victory tonight to ascend the points table, will take these developments in stride as they prepare for their chase. Facing a target of 230 on a wicket that plays true and offers assistance under the evening lights, the task at hand shouldn't be overly daunting if they can maintain a steady flow of wickets early in their innings.

The Netherlands' journey at the crease was a blend of resilience and some early setbacks. In the opening phase, they lost two wickets, falling prey to the skilled Bangladeshi pacers within the initial 10 overs. Yet, from the ashes of adversity, resilience emerged. Wesley Barresi, one of the Dutch warriors, alongside Colin Ackermann, embarked on a mission to salvage their innings. The pair stitched together a 59-run partnership, taking the fight to the Bangladeshi camp. However, Barresi's brave stand came to an end when he amassed 41 runs from 41 deliveries. Soon after, Ackermann, too, departed to the mighty Shakib Al Hasan, and Scott Edwards, the Dutch skipper, shouldered the responsibility of rebuilding the innings. His innings was a masterpiece in itself, a brilliant half-century carved meticulously, encompassing 68 runs from 89 balls. Edwards formed vital alliances with Bas de Leede and Sybrand Engelbrecht, ensuring the Netherlands batted into the 45th over. However, his splendid run came to a halt when a slower delivery from Mustafizur Rahman outside the off-stump got the better of him. After Edwards' departure, the Bangladeshi bowlers exhibited immaculate control, stifling the Dutch, who managed to amass 229 runs by the end of their innings, setting a target of 230 for Bangladesh as they prepare to embark on their chase.

As the sun dips below the horizon and the enchanting evening atmosphere envelops the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the first innings of Match No. 28 in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 comes to a close. In this contest, it's Bangladesh pitted against the Netherlands, and the coin had its say with the Dutch skipper opting to set a target by batting first. On a pitch that appears tailor-made for the art of batting, the Netherlands battled valiantly and put up a total of 229 for the loss of all their wickets in their quota of 50 overs.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 229/10

van Meekeren0 (2)

van Beek23 (16)

M Hasan7-0-40-2

49.6W

OUT! LBW! The Dutch have been bowled out on the very last ball of the innings. Mahedi Hasan fires in a yorker again, on middle, Paul van Meekeren goes down to reverse-sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal, and up goes the finger. Netherlands takes the review but both UltraEdge and Ball Tracking goes against them. Netherlands finish on 229!

49.51

Flatter, short and on middle, Logan van Beek forces it towards long on but just for a single.

49.46

SIX! BOOM! What a hit! Mahedi Hasan drags his length back this time and around off, Logan van Beek waits for it this time and uses his muscles strength to slap it over the long on fence for a biggie.

49.32

Quicker, full and on middle, Logan van Beek slogs it wide of long on for a couple of runs. 10 runs already in the over with three balls to go.

49.24

FOUR! Two in two! Mahedi Hasan bowls this flatter, full and outside off, Logan van Beek makes some room and carves it through extra covers for another boundary.

49.14

FOUR! Powered away! This is short and around middle, Logan van Beek goes down a bit and absolutely smashes it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 212/9

van Meekeren0 (1)

van Beek6 (11)

S Islam10-0-51-2

48.60

Full and on middle, Paul van Meekeren blocks it out.

The last man to walk in for the Netherlands is Paul van Meekeren.

48.5W

OUT! TAKEN! Shoriful Islam gets his man now! He serves this full and outside off, Aryan Dutt tries to reach for it and throws his bat at it but only manages to slice it in the air towards short third man where Mehidy Hasan runs forward and takes a good catch. Netherlands nine down now!

48.46

SIX! We finally have the first maximum of the game! Shoriful Islam serves this full and around middle, Aryan Dutt clears his front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

48.31

On a length and on off, Logan van Beek pushes it to extra covers for another run.

48.21

Short of a length and around off, Aryan Dutt punches it towards extra covers for a run.

48.11

Back of a length and on middle, Logan van Beek pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 203/8

A Dutt2 (3)

van Beek4 (9)

M Hasan6-0-23-1

47.62

Flighted, full and on middle, Aryan Dutt lofts it towards wide of long on for a brace.

47.50

Quicker, full and on middle, Aryan Dutt knocks it back to the bowler.

47.44b

FOUR BYES! Mahedi Hasan darts in yorker now, on leg, angling in, Aryan Dutt fails to dig it out and misses while Mushfiqur Rahim also has no chance of stopping it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary. 200 up for Netherlands!

47.31

Flatter, full and on off, Logan van Beek drills it towards long off for a single.

47.20

Floated, full and on off, Logan van Beek blocks it out.

47.22wd

Fires in wayward full delivery down the leg side, Aryan Dutt leaves it alone and Mushfiqur Rahim only manages to parry it to short fine leg. A bye is taken and it is called a wide.

Aryan Dutt is the next batter in for Netherlands.

47.11W

OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! This is tossed up, full and on off, Shariz Ahmad drags it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second, Mahmudullah there is quick to collect the bowl and fires in an accurate throw at the keeper's end where Mushfiqur Rahim receives it and breaks the stumps in a flash with Ahmad putting a desperate dive in. The replay shows that his bat is just short of the crease and Netherlands go eight down now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 193/7

S Ahmad5 (7)

van Beek3 (7)

M Rahman10-1-36-2

46.61

Fuller and on off, Shariz Ahmad swings hard at it but gets an inisde edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross.

46.50

An appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! Shariz Ahmad takes the review just at the last moment. Fizz lands this on a hard length and on off, angling in and keeping low, Shariz Ahmad looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. However, Ultraedge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat with no gap and the third umpire changes the decision to Not Out. A good review from Netherlands!

Bangladesh
Netherlands
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
L Das

c S Edwards b A Dutt

3 12 0 0 25
T Hasan

c S Edwards b van Beek

15 16 3 0 93.75
M Hasan

c S Edwards b de Leede

35 40 5 1 87.50
Hossain Shanto

c van Beek b van Meekeren

9 18 2 0 50
Al Hasan

c S Edwards b van Meekeren

5 14 0 0 35.71
M Rahim

b van Meekeren

1 5 0 0 20
Mahmudullah

c A Dutt b de Leede

20 41 2 0 48.78
M Hasan

run out (de Leede)

17 38 1 0 44.73
T Ahmed

c de Leede b van Meekeren

11 35 1 0 31.42
M Rahman

b C Ackermann

20 35 2 1 57.14
S Islam

not out

0 0 0 0
Extras

(b 0,lb 0,w 6,nb 0,Penalty 0)

6
Total 42.2 (RR: 3.35)
142/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(L Das, 4.2 ov) (T Hasan, 5.2 ov) (Hossain Shanto, 11.5 ov) (Al Hasan, 16 ov) (M Hasan, 16.5 ov) (M Rahim, 17.4 ov) (M Hasan, 29.4 ov) (Mahmudullah, 32.3 ov) (M Rahman, 42 ov) (T Ahmed, 42.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
A Dutt
10 3 26 1 2.60
van Beek
9 1 30 1 3.33
C Ackermann
7 1 25 1 3.57
van Meekeren
7.2 0 23 4 3.13
de Leede
7 0 25 2 3.57
S Ahmad
2 0 13 0 6.50
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
V Singh

c Al Hasan b T Ahmed

3 9 0 0 33.33
M O'Dowd

c T Hasan b S Islam

0 3 0 0 0
W Barresi

c Al Hasan b M Rahman

41 41 8 0 100
C Ackermann

c M Rahman b Al Hasan

15 33 1 0 45.45
S Edwards

c M Hasan b M Rahman

68 89 6 0 76.40
de Leede

c M Rahim b T Ahmed

17 32 2 0 53.12
S Engelbrecht

lbw b M Hasan

35 61 3 0 57.37
van Beek

not out

23 16 2 1 143.75
S Ahmad

run out (Mahmudullah / M Rahim)

6 8 0 0 75
A Dutt

c M Hasan b S Islam

9 6 0 1 150
van Meekeren

lbw b M Hasan

0 2 0 0 0
Extras

(b 4,lb 1,w 7,nb 0,Penalty 0)

12
Total 50.0 (RR: 4.58)
229/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(V Singh, 1.4 ov) (M O'Dowd, 2.2 ov) (W Barresi, 13.4 ov) (C Ackermann, 14.4 ov) (de Leede, 27 ov) (S Edwards, 44.3 ov) (S Engelbrecht, 45.1 ov) (S Ahmad, 47.1 ov) (A Dutt, 48.5 ov) (van Meekeren, 50 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
S Islam
10 0 51 2 5.10
T Ahmed
9 1 43 2 4.77
Al Hasan
10 1 37 1 3.70
M Hasan
4 0 17 0 4.25
M Rahman
10 1 36 2 3.60
M Hasan
7 0 40 2 5.71
Bangladesh
Netherlands

Commentary

Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where Netherlands gets the better of Bangladesh. However, the focus now moves to the big one as India takes on England in a huge clash on 29th October Sunday. That game will begin at 2 pm IST (8.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to that game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Scott Edwards, the victorious skipper of Netherlands says that they did not have much time to prepare for this game after their heartbreaking loss against Australia. He adds that while batting he wanted to get more than 220 as the wicket would help them to restrict that and they needed some runs behind their back to set up plans to get the wickets. He ends by saying that all the things around them are helping them get better, be it the support staff or the players. The intensity is good and the players are confident. He says that they have some tough games to come and they feel they have to be prepared for all of them.

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they bowled really well but were sloppy on the field. Adds that they could have restricted them to around 150-160 but the dropped chances and the misfields led them to a total of 200+. He adds that this is not the way Bangladesh plays cricket and they need to regroup and get better before the upcoming big games. He ends by thanking the fans for their support and is sorry to put up a performance like this in front of them. He adds by saying that his performance matters a lot for the team and that he will look to do better with the bat in the middle overs.

Paul van Meekeren is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning spell. He says that it is a very special moment for the team. Adds by saying that the bounce back from their previous game shows great character. He mentions that they were looking at 240-250 at the halfway stage and he is happy that they got close to that. Ends by saying that it was an all-around match and is tough to pick a man of the match as it was more of a victory for the entire team.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game, after electing to bat first, Netherlands posted a competitive score on the board courtesy of a gritty half-century from skipper Scott Edwards and good contributions from Wesley Barresi, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Logan van Beek. For Bangladesh except for Mehidy Hasan all the other bowlers got a couple of wickets each with only Shakib Al Hasan chipping in with one. While chasing, the Bangla Tigers produced another shocking display of batting and had to leave the Eden Gardens empty-handed.

Netherlands, on the other hand, will be extremely happy with bowling effort. They once again showed their never-give-up attitude and made Bangladesh work hard for every run. Their fielding and catching was absolutely brilliant as well which proved to be the difference in this game. Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek set the tone for them with the early wickets and they never looked behind after that. Scott Edwards used his bowlers really well and they controlled the middle overs giving nothing away and picking up wickets at regular intervals. Paul van Meekeren was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets which included the dismissals of Shakib and Rahim, and it was an absolute peach of a delivery to get the latter out. Bas de Leede picked up a couple of wickets while Colin Ackermann got one too. This was really a spirited performance after that huge loss against Australia and they are making themselves clear that they are here for a reason.

Bangladesh got off to a cautious start with Tanzid Hasan hitting a few good shots but in the blink of an eye they lost both their openers. Once again it Mehidy Hasan who initially struggled but once he got off the mark on his 11th ball, he kept the scoreboard ticking but also kept losing partners at the other end. The experienced duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim also failed to make any sort of impact and with the pressure piling on Mehidy departed too after scoring 35 runs. However, after that, Mahmudullah and Mahedi Hasan steadied things for a bit with a 48-run stand but a miscommunication in the middle cost the latter his wicket and the former also could stick around much longer after that as Bangladesh went further down. The tail wagged around for a while but with the required rate creeping up they too were taken care of as they lost by a huge margin of 87 runs.

What an outstanding victory for Netherlands! Orange reigns supreme over Green here at Eden Gardens. The Dutch have completely outplayed Bangladesh in all three departments and registered their second win of the tournament while for the Bangla Tigers, their World Cup campaign is only going in the wrong direction.

42.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the end of the Bangladesh innings and they have lost the game by 87 runs against the Netherlands. The last man to go is Taskin Ahmed who pulls the ball with no timing straight down the throat of Bas de Leede running in from deep mid-wicket. Short ball working well against Bangladesh as Paul van Meekeren picks up his 4th and 3 of them came from short balls. Its all over for Bangladesh and the Netherlands have won the match.

42.10

Hits the good length hard on the middle stump line. Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg away and swings the bat in the line of the ball, in the end getting the bottom edge back to the bowler.

Shoriful Islam is the last batter in for Bangladesh.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 142/9

M Rahman20 (35)

T Ahmed11 (33)

C Ackermann7-1-25-1

41.6W

OUT! CASTLED! A dream delivery for an off-spinner! He floats this one up, full, angles in and then grips and turns away a shy bit, Mustafizur Rahman looks to defend but plays down wrong line and the ball goes through to flatten the off pole. Netherlands just one wicket away from the win now!

41.50

Quicker, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman keeps it out to the off side.

41.40

Flatter, short and on off, turns away, Mustafizur Rahman looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

41.30

Flighted, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman is solid in his defence again.

41.20

Floated, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman defends it on the front foot.

41.10

Tossed up, full and on off, Mustafizur Rahman blocks it out to the off side.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 142/8

T Ahmed11 (33)

M Rahman20 (29)

van Beek9-1-30-1

40.60

Pitched up, on middle, slower too, Taskin Ahmed pushes it towards short covers.

40.50

Logan van Beek bowls another sharp bumper, on leg, Taskin Ahmed backs away to pull but fails to connect.

40.41

Fuller one and around off, Mustafizur Rahman drives it through covers for a single.

40.30

Yet another bouncer, on middle, Mustafizur Rahman ducks under it again.

40.20

A slower one now, full and on middle, Mustafizur Rahman taps it towards short covers.

40.21wd

Another bouncer but this one is too high, on middle, Mustafizur Rahman ducks under it. Wided.

40.10

Logan van Beek bangs in a bouncer, outside off, Mustafizur Rahman sways away from it.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over but Netherlands will want place fielders in catching positions and wrap things up quickly here.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 140/8

T Ahmed11 (31)

M Rahman19 (25)

C Ackermann6-0-25-0

39.60

Pitched up again on the off stump. Taskin Ahmed blocks it off from the crease to end the over.

39.54

FOUR! What a superb cover drive by Bangladesh's number 9, Taskin Ahmed. Pitched up outside the off stump by Colin Ackermann and Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg on the line of the ball and smashes the ball through covers, beating sweepers to his left for 4 runs.

39.40

Tossed up on the off stump. Taskin Ahmed blocks the ball back to the bowler.

39.31

Tossed up on the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman pushes the ball to long off and takes a single.

39.26

SIX! What a shot from Mustafizur Rahman over deep mid-wicket. Short ball from Colin Ackermann on the middle stump and Mustafizur Rahman pulls it away with superb timing to take it over deep mid-wicket for 6 runs.

39.10

Tossed up full on middle, Mustafizur Rahman defends.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 129/8

T Ahmed7 (28)

M Rahman12 (22)

van Beek8-1-28-1

38.60

Logan van Beek bangs in a bouncer and around leg, Taskin Ahmed tries to pull but misses.

38.50

Goes for the yorker on middle and leg and Taskin Ahmed defends.

38.51wd

Dug in short down leg, and Taskin Ahmed  ducks, it's called a wide

38.40

Slower one this time, on leg, length delivery, Taskin Ahmed tries to defend the ball but could not connect.the ball just bounces above the leg stump.

38.32

Dug in short, and Taskin Ahmed moves leg side and has a wild swipe at it. His pull sends the ball in the air with midwicket and mid-on running back but it falls safely.

38.20

Back of length above leg, Taskin Ahmed takes room outside leg, and taps the ball to his cover.

38.10

Short ball outside off, angling it more outside off, Taskin Ahmed swings and misses.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 126/8

M Rahman12 (22)

T Ahmed5 (22)

A Dutt10-3-26-1

37.60

Floated up on leg, Mustafizur Rahman turns it to midwicket.

37.50

On a length on off, Mustafizur Rahman defends the ball.

37.41

Almost drags it down off and Taskin cuts it away to sweeper cover.

37.30

Short ball this time outside off, Taskin Ahmed slaps the ball but straight to the hands of deep point.

37.20

Full-length just outside off, spinning it away from the wicket, Taskin Ahmed looks to defend the ball but couldn't connect.

37.10

Full-length delivery on off, Taskin Ahmed drives the ball straight to the hands of cover.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 125/8

M Rahman12 (20)

T Ahmed4 (18)

de Leede7-0-25-2

36.60

Short ball again this time on the chest, Mustafizur Rahman holds back and blocks the ball and connects properly this time.

36.50

Short ball, good bouncer above leg, Mustafizur Rahman ducks at the very last moment.

36.40

Fullish delivery on leg, Mustafizur Rahman dabs the ball to mid-on.

36.34

CHANCE MISSED! Short ball outside the off stump line. Mustafizur Rahman plays the upper cut towards third man who runs in for the catch but misses it in the end as it falls just short of him. The ball beats the fielder and rolls over to the third man boundary for 4 runs.

36.20

Short ball at the batter. Mustafizur Rahman ducks the ball with his bat up. The ball hits the bat and rolls over towards point.

36.10

Fullish on the middle and off, Mustafizur Rahman drives the ball to mid-off.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 121/8

T Ahmed4 (18)

M Rahman8 (14)

A Dutt9-3-25-1

35.60

Full-length on middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed again driving back to the bowler.

35.50

Flight and on middle and leg, Taskin Ahmed drives the ball back to the bowler.

35.40

Flight and short on off, Taskin Ahmed opens his bat surface and taps it to point.

35.30

Flighted, full and on off, Taskin Ahmed pushes it towards covers. Oh.. Netherlands have gone for the review. The replay and UltraEdge clearly shows that it is from the middle of the bat. The Dutch lose their review in a ridiculous fashion.

35.20

Just short at the stumps. Taskin Ahmed offers a defence from the crease.

35.10

Flat and full on leg, Taskin Ahmed stays back and dabs the ball to his onside.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 121/8

M Rahman8 (14)

T Ahmed4 (12)

de Leede6-0-21-2

34.60

Hits the good length hard on the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman blocks it off the crease.

34.54

FOUR! Just short outside the off stump from back of length. Mustafizur Rahman just stays back and blocks the ball getting a thick outside edge to the third man boundary.

34.42

Almost another wicket for the Netherlands. Pitched up by Bas de Leede on the off stump and Mustafizur Rahman lofts the ball over mid off without any timing on it. The fielder at mid off runs back but is not successful to get a hand on it.

34.30

Short ball above middle and off, Mustafizur Rahman camps back and taps the ball to cover.

34.20

Very well directed bouncer at the helmet of the batter. Mustafizur Rahman ducks the ball and lets it go through.

34.10

Pitches up on off, Mustafizur Rahman rocks back and drives the ball to cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 115/8

T Ahmed4 (12)

M Rahman2 (8)

A Dutt8-2-25-1

33.60

Flatter through the air, Aryan Dutt pushes the ball in the air to land on the off stump line. Taskin Ahmed stays back and blocks the ball carefully to end the over.

33.51

Looped on leg, Mustafizur Rahman clips the ball staying back to square leg for a single.

33.40

Flat, fast but on the pads. Mustafizur Rahman stays at the crease and blocks the ball to mid-wicket.

33.30

Flighten and full outside off, spinning it away to find an edge, Mustafizur Rahman just blocking the wicket, not trying to charge the ball.

33.20

Pitched up on the middle stump. Mushfiqur Rahim blocks it off the front foot.

33.10

Fuller on off, Mustafizur Rahman with no foot work taps the ball to his off.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 114/8

M Rahman1 (3)

T Ahmed4 (11)

de Leede5-0-15-2

32.61

Pitched up outside the off stump. Mustafizur Rahman pushes the ball in the sweepers gap and gets a run.

32.50

IN AIR, AT NO MAN'S LAND! Short ball straight at the helmet of the batter, Mustafizur Rahman taps the ball uncomfortably and the ball flies to short fine, luck of Mustafizur Rahman that no one was there fielding.

32.40

Hits the good length on the leg stump. Mustafizur Rahman stands tall and blocks the ball back to the bowler.

Mustafizur Rahman comes out to the middle now.

32.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the wicket the Netherlands were looking for. Its the dangerous Mahmudullah who has to walk back now after putting up a fight. Bas de Leede drops the ball short with no pace on the stumps. Mahmudullah takes the front leg out and looks to heave the ball on the leg side but only manages to mis time the ball due to the lack of pace. The ball flys to the left of Aryan Dutt standing at mid-wicket who dives to his left and takes a brilliant catch to get rid of the danger man. Netherlands back onto the top.

32.20

Just short on the off stump line. Mahmudullah rocks back and pushes the ball straight to the fielder.

32.10

Full-length on off, Mahmudullah rests the ball to cover with no foot work.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 113/7

T Ahmed4 (11)

Mahmudullah20 (38)

C Ackermann5-0-14-0

31.60

Flighted ball on the off stump line. Taskin Ahmed plays the front foot defence back to the bowler to end the over.

31.50

Floated up full on off, he drives it back to the bowler.

31.40

Just short and flat on the stumps. Taskin Ahmed pushes the ball back to the bowler from the crease.

31.30

Flight and on off, Taskin Ahmed pushes the ball to the left of the cover, but the fielder dives to his left to stop the ball, single blocked.

31.22

Just short on the pads to the left hander. Taskin Ahmed rocks back and flicks the ball into the deep square leg gap and takes a couple.

31.10

Looped on middle, Taskin Ahmed blocks the ball to cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 111/7

Mahmudullah20 (38)

T Ahmed2 (5)

van Meekeren7-0-23-3

30.60

Well directed bouncer outside the off stump. Mahmudullah stands tall and lets the ball go through to end the over.

30.50

Slower one, hard pitches the delivery just outside off, Mahmudullah taps the ball to point staying back.

30.41

Pitched up on the stumps. Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg out and pushes the ball to sweepers for a single.

30.30

Length delivery down the middle, Taskin Ahmed blocks the ball to his onside.

30.20

hits the good length on the middle stump. Taskin Ahmed takes the front leg out and blocks the ball back to the bowler.

30.10

Short ball, good control in bounce, outside off, Taskin Ahmed leaves it as it is.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 110/7

T Ahmed1 (1)

Mahmudullah20 (36)

C Ackermann4-0-12-0

29.61

Overpitched and on middle, Taskin Ahmed flicks it towards deep square leg for one.

29.51

Fuller on off, Mahmudullah goes across the line and drives to long on for a single.

DRINKS! Bangladesh in trouble again after Mahedi Hasan and Mahmudullah's partnership to keep the game alive. Bangladesh are 108/7 now after Mahedi Hasan getting run out. The umpires call for drinks right after the wicket. Taskin Ahmed is the new batter in for Bangladesh.

29.4W

OUT! RUN OUT! A brilliant piece of fielding gets Netherlands the crucial breakthrough here. This is flatter, full and on off, turn in, Mahedi Hasan looks to block but gets an inside edge as ball goes off his thighs pads behind the keeper, the batter has no idea where the ball is but Mahmudullah calls for the run and sets off, Mahedi is a bit late to react to the call, Bas de Leede from short third man runs to his left, picks up the ball and hits bullseye at the bowler's end all in one motion with Hasan well short of his crease. The replay confirms the same and Bangladesh are seven down now!

29.31

Fires it outside off through flatter, back foot punch down to long-on.

29.21

Quicker, short and on middle, Mahedi Hasan turns it to the leg side for a quick single

29.10

Tosses one outside off to start. Bit of turn as it strikes the pad with Mahedi Hasan looking to come down the track and work it onside.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 106/6

Mahmudullah18 (34)

M Hasan16 (35)

van Meekeren6-0-22-3

28.60

Pitched up and around off, Mahmudullah looks to drive but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards mid on.

28.51

Fuller this time on off, Mahedi Hasan covering wicket, taps the ball to deep backward point for a single.

28.51wd

WIDE! Too much bounce on the ball, over the helmet of the batter, Mahedi Hasan ducks and leaves the ball.

28.40

A good bouncer now around off, Mahedi Hasan lets it go to the keeper.

28.31

Length delivery outside off, Mahmudullah tries to cut it down hard, to bounce the ball over the point, but the fielder gets hands to the ball, direct attempt to non-strikers's end but misses, and the Mahmudullah was safe though at the non-striker's end.

28.21

Fuller and around off, Mahedi Hasan slices it wide of point where the fielder gets a good hand to it and makes a half-stop. They cross.

28.10

Slower ball outside off, Mahedi Hasan using his feet tries to push the ball to cover but gets an inside edge and back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 102/6

Mahmudullah17 (32)

M Hasan14 (31)

S Ahmad2-0-13-0

27.60

Flighted, full and around leg, Mahmudullah nudges it towards short fine leg.

27.51

IN AIR, BUT SAFE! Flighten, outside off, Mahedi Hasan again shuffles in and lofted the ball in front off long on, single taken in between.

27.41

A googly now, short and on middle, turns in, Mahmudullah clips it through square leg for a run.

27.31

Lopped and on off, Mahedi Hasan prods and taps the ball to his off and takes a quick single.

27.24

FOUR! Top shot! This is tossed up, full and around off, Mahedi Hasan goes inside out and smashes it over extra covers for a boundary.

27.10

Full-length delivery, on off, Mahedi Hasan shuffles towards off, and defends the ball to his legside.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 95/6

Mahmudullah16 (30)

M Hasan8 (27)

van Beek7-1-25-1

26.60

Logan van Beek bangs in a good bouncer at 136 clicks, on middle, Mahmudullah winds up for the pull but decides against it.

26.50

Hard length ball pitched on off, Mahmudullah stays on his stance and defends the ball back to the bowler.

26.40

On a length and around off, Mahmudullah dabs it towards point.

26.30

Length delivery just outside off, Mahmudullah dabs the ball to the point.

26.21

Fuller and around off, Mahedi Hasan drills it wide of deep point where Shariz Ahmad quickly moves to his right and slides to keep it to only a single.

26.10

Short ball above off, Mahedi Hasan goes on his toes and blocks the ball firmly.

26.11wd

WIDE! A short ball goes on top of Mahedi Hasan's helmet, and a bouncer warning to the bowler.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 93/6

M Hasan7 (25)

Mahmudullah16 (26)

S Ahmad1-0-6-0

25.61

Another short delivery, on off, Mahedi Hasan forces it towards sweeper covers for one.

25.50

Fuller this time outside off, top spin, Mahedi Hasan tries to cut the ball staying back but couldn't connect.

25.40

Tossed up, full and around off, Mahedi Hasan reverse-sweeps it well but finds backward point.

25.31

Short ball pitches outside off, Mahmudullah waits and cuts the ball to deep point, single done.

25.20

Short again and around off, Mahmudullah punches it towards short covers.

25.14

FOUR! Mahmudullah greets Shariz Ahmad with a boundary! This is short and around off, Mahmudullah goes on his back foot and crunches it though covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 87/6

M Hasan6 (22)

Mahmudullah11 (23)

van Beek6-1-23-1

24.60

Short of a length and around off, Mahedi Hasan comes down the track but adjusts and stabs it towards cover-point.

24.52

Fuller delivery on leg, Mahedi Hasan covers the wicket and flicks the ball into the gap of mid-wicket and square leg, but great recovery run from the square leg fielder saving the boundary, a couple of runs taken in between the wicket.

24.41

Back of a length and around off, Mahmudullah punches it through covers for a run.

24.30

RIght at the slot on off, Mahmudullah blocks the ball to mid-wicket.

24.21

Touch fuller and around off, Mahedi Hasan steers it towards third man for a single.

24.10

Short ball above off and middle, Mahedi Hasan hops a little bit and blocks te ball back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 83/6

M Hasan3 (18)

Mahmudullah10 (21)

A Dutt7-2-24-1

23.61

Flighted, full and on middle, turns in, Mahedi Hasan uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a run.

23.50

Pitched up just outside off, Mahedi Hasan rests the ball down.

23.41

Darts this one full and on middle, Mahmudullah clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

23.30

Full-length again outside off, Mahmudullah prods and tries to drive the ball on his offside but gets an inside edge and back to the bowler.

23.20

Floated, short and on off, turns in, Mahmudullah stays back and taps it to the off side.

23.10

Fuller outside off, Mahmudullah lounges forward and defends the ball down.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 81/6

M Hasan2 (16)

Mahmudullah9 (17)

de Leede4-0-14-1

22.60

Short of a length and no off, Mahedi Hasan hops up and pats it down towards short covers.

22.50

Pitches up this time on leg, Mahedi Hasan clips the ball to his legside, but into the hands of mid-wicket.

22.40

BEAUTY! Bas de Leede lands this on a hard length and around off, nips back in sharply, Mahedi Hasan looks to play at it but gets cut in half and misses.

22.30

Yorker, on the stumps, Mehidy Hasan blocks the ball to the mid-on.

22.20

Back of a length and around off, Mahedi Hasan lets it go to the keeper.

22.11

Short ball outside off, Mahmudullah camps back and drives the ball to deep point and single taken.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 80/6

Mahmudullah8 (16)

M Hasan2 (11)

A Dutt6-2-22-1

21.61

Flatter, full and on middle, Mahmudullah tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

21.50

Short ball again just outside off, Mahmudullah stays back and taps the ball to backward point for a single but couldn't take.

21.40

Slower through the air, full and on off, turns in, Mahmudullah knocks it down the pitch.

21.30

Shorten the ball outside off, Mahmudullah covers wickets, tries to tap the ball to his offside but couldn't connect the ball.

21.21

Flighted, full and on off, Mahedi Hasan drills it towards long on for a single.

21.10

Full-length ball pitched outside off, Mehidy Hasan covering the wicket prods and leaves the ball but the ball takes a sharp spin just outside off stump.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 78/6

Mahmudullah7 (12)

M Hasan1 (9)

de Leede3-0-13-1

20.60

A slower one now, on a length and on off, Mahmudullah keeps it out to the off side.

20.54

FOUR! A streaky boundary! Bas de Leede bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Mahmudullah goes for the pull shot but gets hurried and the ball goes off the top edge over the keeper's head for a boundary.

20.41

Pitched up, on off, Mahedi Hasan pushes it towards covers for a run.

20.31

Pitched up on leg, Mahmudullah flicks the ball to deep fine leg for a single.

20.20

Fuller and on off, Mahmudullah taps it towards short covers.

20.10

Length ball just outside off, Mahmudullah taps the ball to the hands of cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 72/6

M Hasan0 (8)

Mahmudullah2 (7)

van Meekeren5-0-18-3

19.60

Good length ball outside the off stump. Mahedi Hasan takes the front foot out and blocks the ball straight to covers to end the over.

19.51

On the pads from a good length. Mahmudullah turns the ball to the right of mid-wicket and runs a quick single.

19.40

Good length ball again outside the off stump. Mahmudullah offers the front foot defence straight to covers.

19.30

Pitches the ball up outside the off stump. Mahmudullah takes out the front leg and pushes the ball into the hands of point.

19.20

Hits the good length hard on the middle stump. Mahmudullah stays on the crease and blocks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

19.10

Just short again outside the off stump line. Mahmudullah rocks back and defends the ball watchfully to point.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 71/6

M Hasan0 (7)

Mahmudullah1 (2)

de Leede2-0-7-1

18.60

Superb fielding at point to deny the single. Short ball outside the off stump and Mahedi Hasan pushes it to the left of point but could not get the single.

18.50

Fuller with pace on the middle stump. Mahedi Hasan takes the front leg out and pushes the ball straight to mid on.

18.40

Good length again outside the off stump. Mahedi Hasan lets the ball go through.

18.30

Just short outside the off stump again. Mahedi Hasan pushes the ball straight to point off the crease.

18.20

Hits the good length hard outside the off stump. Mahedi Hasan lets the ball go through.

18.11

On the pads from a good length. Mahmudullah waits on the ball and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 70/6

M Hasan0 (2)

Mahmudullah0 (1)

van Meekeren4-0-17-3

17.60

Just short ball on top of the off stump again. Mahedi Hasan jumps back and pushes the ball gently straight to point to end another successful over for the Netherlands.

17.50

Hits the good length hard on top of the off stump. Mahedi Hasan takes the front leg out and blocks the ball back to the bowler.

Mahedi Hasan is the next batter in for Bangladesh.

17.4W

OUT! TIMBER! A perfect inswinger to follow up the short ball. Paul van Meekeren is on fire, picking up his third and it is the big fish Mushfiqur Rahim to walk back now. Pitches the ball up with a hint of inswing outside the off stump line. Mushfiqur Rahim takes the front leg out, looking to block the ball but could only get the inside edge of the bat that takes the ball to hit the top of the off stump. Bangladesh are 70/6 and things are not looking good for them at the moment.

17.30

Short ball again outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim ducks down and lets the ball go through.

17.20

Short ball outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim gets beaten as he looks to cut the ball from the crease.

17.21wd

Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump this time. Mushfiqur Rahim looking to run it down to fine leg gets beaten. Wide called by the umpire.

17.10

Hits back of a length with pace outside the off stump. Mushfiqur Rahim lets the ball go through to the wicketkeeper.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 69/5

Mahmudullah0 (1)

M Rahim1 (1)

de Leede1-0-6-1

16.60

Good length ball outside the off stump. Mahmudullah lets it go through to the wicketkeeper.

Mahmudullah comes out to the middle now.

16.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! More trouble for Bangladesh as it is the set Mehidy Hasan to walk back this time. Bas de Leede throws one full and wide outside the off stump, keeping the ball away from the batter. Mehidy Hasan looks to take a go at the width off the front foot and this time gets a good outside edge back to the skipper of the Netherlands who is not in the mood to drop anything. Netherlands looking to wrap up things soon.

16.40

Pulls the length a little back on the off stump. Mehidy Hasan blocks it off the front foot back to the bowler.

16.34

FOUR! That is a cracker off the front foot this time by Mehidy Hasan. Over pitched ball outside the off stump, asking to be hit. Mehidy Hasan takes the front foot out and slams the ball to the left of covers to take it to the covers boundary.

16.21

Off the mark straight away, Mushfiqur Rahim. Just short at the leg stump. Mushfiqur Rahim plays at it late to deep square leg and runs a single.

16.11

Hits the good length on the leg stump. Mehidy Hasan turns the ball down to deep square leg and takes a single.

Drinks! Netherlands are making things very interesting here and this game is nicely poised at the moment. Bangladesh need just a couple of good partnerships but the Dutch bowlers just keep getting the breakthroughs and we are heading into a very exciting phase of this match. Also, Mushfiqur Rahim walks out to bat now.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 63/4

Al Hasan5 (14)

M Hasan30 (36)

van Meekeren3-0-16-2

15.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! There goes the fourth one and this time it is the Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan. Short ball working for Paul van Meekeren and the Netherlands. Effort ball just outside the off stump line to which Shakib Al Hasan looks to stand tall and run it down to the third man from the crease but in turn, gets a feather of his gloves straight to Scott Edwards behind the stumps who won't miss an easy take like this. Bangladesh under immense pressure now. The Netherlands is surely on top at the moment.

15.51

Slower ball at the stumps. Mehidy Hasan turns it around to deep square leg for a single.

15.40

Hits the good length on the off stump line. Mehidy Hasan blocks it off the front foot.

15.32

Just short at the stumps line. Mehidy Hasan pulls it to the right of mid off and runs a couple.

15.24

FOUR! Top edge into the fine leg boundary. Nothing happening convincingly for Bangladesh. Short ball at the helmet of the batter from over the wicket and Mehidy Hasan looks to play a pull at it. The ball rushes on to him and all he could get is a top edge down to fine leg for a boundary.

15.11

On the pads from a good length. Shakib Al Hasan flicks the ball to long leg and teakes a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 55/3

M Hasan23 (32)

Al Hasan4 (12)

C Ackermann3-0-8-0

14.60

Just short outside the off stump line, flicked away straight to mid-wicket to end the over.

14.50

Tossed up slow outside the off stump. Mehidy Hasan offers a front foot defence back to the bowler.

14.40

Just short on the off stump. Mehidy Hasan pushes the ball back to the bowler from the crease.

14.31

Just short on the pads, Shakib Al Hasan flicks it to the right of square leg and takes a single.

14.20

Tossed up outside the off stump. Shakib Al Hasan guides the ball straight to point off the front foot.

14.10

Pitched up on the off stump. Shakib Al Hasan blocks the ball off the front foot.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 54/3

Al Hasan3 (9)

M Hasan23 (29)

van Meekeren2-0-8-1

13.61

on the pads this time from a good length. Shakib Al Hasan flicks the ball to long leg and runs a single to end the over.

13.50

Huge appeal from behind the stumps. Pitched up on the middle stump line and Shakib Al Hasan looks to run it to mid-wicket and gets an inside edge onto his back leg. No run.

13.40

Hits the good length on the middle stump line. Shakib Al Hasan thumps the ball back to the bowler off the front foot.

13.31

Bowls it up on the off stump line. Mehidy Hasan takes the front leg out and pushes the ball into the sweepers gap for a single.

13.21

Just short at the batter. Shariz Ahmad flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

13.10

Perfect yorker to start the over. On the off stump line from over the wicket. Shakib Al Hasan blocks it well off the front foot.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 51/3

Al Hasan1 (4)

M Hasan22 (28)

C Ackermann2-0-7-0

12.61

Pitched up on the pads, flicked away to mid-wicket for a single.

12.50

Flat and just short on the off stump. Shakib Al Hasan plays the ball back to the bowler.

12.40

Fuller ball outside the off stump. Shakib Al Hasan pushes the ball to covers off the front foot.

12.31

Tossed up at the stumps, flicked away for a single.

12.24

FOUR! Thats very nicely played off the back foot using the pace on the ball. Colin Ackermann bowls it flat, short and outside the off stump. Mehidy Hasan waits back and opens the face of the bat late to help the ball on its way, beating short third man to his left to take the ball for another boundary.

12.10

Just short on the off stump. Mehidy Hasan pushes the ball back to the bowler from the crease.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 45/3

Al Hasan0 (1)

M Hasan17 (25)

van Meekeren1-0-5-1

11.60

Pitched up on the stumps. Shakib Al Hasan flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket off the front foot to end the over.

Shakib Al Hasan, the skipper of Bangladesh is the next man in.

11.5W

OUT! CAUGHT! There is everything happening here at the Edan Gardens. What was looking like an easy run chase has turned on its head. this time its Najmul Hossain Shanto who has to walk back to the dressing room. Paul van Meekeren pitches the ball way up outside the off stump to which Najmul Hossain Shanto was looking to guide it down to third man for a single but in the end hits the ball straight into the hands of Logan van Beek standing at gully. Paul van Meekeren gets his man in style and the Netherlands are all over the Bangladesh team.

Halt! Paul van Meekeren is not happy with the landing area as there seem to be some footmarks. The issue has been resolved as the ground staff have put some sawdust on it and we are ready to continue.

11.40

Just short on top of the off stump. Najmul Hossain Shanto stays back on the crease and blocks the ball to covers.

11.30

Pitched up again on the off stump. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes the ball straight to mid off this time.

11.24

FOUR! That went high up in the air but will fall safe and go for a boundary. Najmul Hossain Shanto taking on Paul van Meekeren from the first ball itself. Pitched up on the middle stump line, Najmul Hossain Shanto takes the front leg out of the way and heaves the ball straight over the bowler's head beating mid off for a welcome boundary.

11.11

Just short outside the off stump. Mehidy Hasan pushes the ball to sweepers from the crease and runs a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 40/2

Hossain Shanto5 (14)

M Hasan16 (24)

C Ackermann1-0-1-0

10.60

Just short at the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks the ball straight to square leg.

10.50

Flat and up on the middle stump. Najmul Hossain Shanto plays the front foot defence.

10.41

just short at the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for a single.

10.30

Tossed up on the off stump. Mehidy Hasan blocks it off the front foot.

10.20

Quicker, full and around middle, Mehidy Hasan knocks it back to the bowler again.

10.10

Colin Ackermann starts with a short delivery around off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it back to the bowler.

End of the first Power Play and Bangladesh is 39/2 after 10.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 39/2

Hossain Shanto5 (12)

M Hasan15 (20)

van Beek5-1-19-1

9.60

Oh..beauty! Logan van Beek lands this short of a length and around off, shapes away with good bounce, Najmul Hossain Shanto tries to play at it but gets surprised a bit and misses.

9.51

Fullish and angling into leg, Mehidy Hasan flicks it through square leg for one.

9.40

Pitched up and on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out to the left of the bowler.

9.30

Back of a length and on off, Mehidy Hasan dabs it towards point.

9.20

Fuller and around off, Mehidy Hasan pushes it towards covers.

9.11

On a length and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto runs it down to third man for a single.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 37/2

M Hasan14 (16)

Hossain Shanto4 (10)

A Dutt5-2-20-1

8.64

FOUR! Another boundary to end the over! 14 runs off it! Aryan Dutt gives this one some air as well, on middle, Mehidy Hasan once again goes down and looks to slog-sweep it away but gets a bit off a top edge as the ball goes high in the air but lands wide of deep square leg and bounce over the fence for four more runs.

8.50

Quicker, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan turns it towards short mid-wicket.

8.44

FOUR! Lovely shot! This is flighted, full and around middle, Mehidy Hasan goes down on one knee and slogs it away towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

8.30

Flatter, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan taps it towards point.

8.20

Floated, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan blocks it out.

8.16

SIX! BANG! Mehidy Hasan finally breaks the shackles! This is tossed up and around off, Mehidy Hasan skips down the track and launches it over the long off fence for a biggie. Gets an applause from his partner as well.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 23/2

Hossain Shanto4 (10)

M Hasan0 (10)

van Beek4-1-17-1

7.60

This is on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

7.54

FOUR! Good shot! Logan van Beek lands this short of a length and around middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets into position quickly and pulls it hard towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

7.40

Pitched up and on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out in front of short covers.

7.30

Short of a length and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

7.20

BEATEN! Logan van Beek lands this on a good length and around off, angling away, Najmul Hossain Shanto has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

7.10

Back of a length and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto dabs it towards point.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 19/2

M Hasan0 (10)

Hossain Shanto0 (4)

A Dutt4-2-6-1

6.60

Another appeal for a catch, but turned down! This is slower through the air, on middle, turns in, Mehidy Hasan looks to flick it away but misses as the ball lobs off his pads in the air and Scott Edwards catches it. Dutt is confident that it is out but the skipper decides against the review.

6.50

Excellent from Dutt! This is short and outside off, Mehidy Hasan cuts it straight to cover-point.

6.40

Flighted, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan turns it towards short mid-wicket. Four dots in a row now!

6.30

Flatter, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan drills it back to the bowler.

6.20

Tossed up, full and on middle, turns in, Mehidy Hasan tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

6.10

Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Mehidy Hasan pushes it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 19/2

Hossain Shanto0 (4)

M Hasan0 (4)

van Beek3-1-13-1

5.60

On a length and on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto keeps it out to the off side.

5.50

Pulls his length back now, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto offers no shot at it.

5.40

Pitched up, on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto knocks it towards mid on.

5.30

This is on a good length and outside off, angling away, Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the new batter in for Bangladesh.

5.2W

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Logan van Beek strikes now! The Dutch are on top here! This is banged into the pitch and around off, Tanzid Hasan goes for the pull shot but gets cramped for room and is in no position to play that shot. As a result, he only manages to nick it behind where Scott Edwards makes no mistake. Bangladesh lose both openers in quick succession!

5.10

Fuller one and on middle, Tanzid Hasan blocks it out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 19/1

M Hasan0 (4)

T Hasan15 (14)

A Dutt3-1-6-1

4.60

A wicket-maiden over! This is fired in full and around middle, Mehidy Hasan knocks it to the right of the bowler.

4.50

Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, Mehidy Hasan is solid in his defence again.

4.40

Flighted, full and on off, Mehidy Hasan defends it on the front foot.

4.30

Flatter, full and around leg, Mehidy Hasan clips it towards short fine leg,

Mehidy Hasan is the batter at number 3 for Bangladesh.

4.2W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Aryan Dutt draws first blood! Litton Das goes back to the hut for a low score. This is floated, full and around middle, Litton Das goes down and tries to reverse-sweep it but goes through his shot a bit early and only manages to get a top edge as the ball loops up in the air and Scott Edwards pouches it safely. Das does not even bother for a review and starts walking back. Bangladesh lose their first wicket!

4.10

Tossed up, full and on off, Litton Das strides forward and tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 19/0

T Hasan15 (14)

L Das3 (10)

van Beek2-0-13-0

3.64

FOUR! Nice shot! Logan van Beek pitches this one up and around off, Tanzid Hasan uses his bottom hand and heaves it wide of mid on for a boundary.

3.51

Fuller and on middle, Litton Das flicks it through mid-wicket for another run.

3.41

Overpitched and around off, Tanzid Hasan digs it out towards third man for a run.

3.30

Short of a length and outside off, Tanzid Hasan cuts it towards backward point.

3.21

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Litton Das nudges it towards mid on for a quick single.

3.21wd

Touch fuller but down the leg side, Litton Das misses his glance. Wided.

3.10

On a length and around off, Litton Das blocks it out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 11/0

T Hasan10 (11)

L Das1 (7)

A Dutt2-0-6-0

2.60

RIPPER! This is tossed up, full and on off, grips and turns away with extra bounce, Tanzid Hasan looks to play at it but gets beaten all ends up Scott Edwards takes it near his chest behind the stumps.

2.54

FOUR! A good effort in the deep but it goes in vain! This is short and around middle, Tanzid Hasan moves back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket with good timing but the fielder from mid on chase it and slides to keep it inside but when he flicks it i the ball hits his trailing arm and at that point he is in contact with the cushions. It will be a boundary.

2.40

Another short delivery, outside off, Tanzid Hasan cuts it straight to point.

2.30

Floated, short and on off, turning away, Tanzid Hasan moves back and works it towards mid on.

2.20

Short and around off, Tanzid Hasan pats it to the right of the bowler where Aryan Dutt dives to that side to make a good stop.

2.10

Tossed up, full and on off, Tanzid Hasan pushes it towards short covers.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 7/0

L Das1 (7)

T Hasan6 (5)

van Beek1-0-5-0

1.60

Logan van Beek lands this short again and around off, shaping away, Litton Das dabs it towards point.

1.50

Short of a length and on middle, takes off viciously, Litton Das looks to keep it out but gets hit on his fingers.

1.41

Back of a length and outside off, Tanzid Hasan cuts it through point for a single.

1.34

FOUR! Up and over! Logan van Beek serves this full and around off, Tanzid Hasan extends his arms nicely and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

1.20

On a length and on middle, Tanzid Hasan prods forward and blocks it towards short covers.

1.10

Logan van Beek begins with a full delivery, on middle, Tanzid Hasan drills it towards mid on.

Logan van Beek to bowl the second over for the Netherlands.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 2/0

L Das1 (5)

T Hasan1 (1)

A Dutt1-0-2-0

0.60

Aryan Dutt ends the over with another short delivery, on off, turns in sharply again, Litton Das watches it  through and blocks it out.

0.51

Another short delivery, outside off, Tanzid Hasan punches it through covers for a run.

0.41

Litton Das and Bangladesh are finally underway! Aryan Dutt lands this short again, on middle, Litton Das flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.

0.30

Quicker, short and around off, turning in, Litton Das moves back and dabs it towards point.

0.20

Tossed up, full and on middle, Litton Das tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

0.10

Aryan Dutt starts with a short delivery around off, Aryan Dutt keeps it out to the off side.

Commentary

The umpires and the players have made their way out to the middle. Its Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan to open the batting for Bangladesh, chasing 230 in 50 overs. Aryan Dutt to start the attack for the Netherlands. Lets Play!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Right then, Netherlands have posted a fighting total on the board but will need to be at their absolute best to defend it and if dew comes in, it will be even more difficult. Bangladesh will be confident about gunning this total down and getting their second win of the tournament. Join us in a bit to see how the chase unfolds.

Taskin Ahmed in his interview after the first innings, says that he missed the last two games due to a shoulder injury. Adds that it is an old injury which has flared up suddenly and there was tear so he did not bowl fit the last week or so but is feeling better now. Tells that they picked up wickets in the Powerplay after a few matches and this will give them confidence going forward in the tournament. Says the wicket is on the slower side but still good to bat on and hopes that they will be able to chase this down.

Bangladesh's bowlers showcased their prowess in this encounter, leaving their mark on the game. The likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and the skipper Shakib Al Hasan demonstrated their mettle. They meticulously deployed well-crafted deliveries during the middle overs, building pressure and reaping the rewards with the regular fall of wickets. Mustafizur and Taskin, each, claimed two wickets within their spells, while Shakib joined the wicket-taking procession with one scalping. Bangladesh's bowlers executed their plans masterfully, putting the Dutch batters under duress. However, it was with the fielding that Bangladesh displayed a few chinks in their armor. A couple of crucial catches off the blade of Scott Edwards in the 16th over eluded their grasp, allowing him to anchor the innings and steer the Netherlands to a respectable total. A chance at point was also missed of Sybrand Engelbrecht, denying them another breakthrough. While the fielding was generally decent, these lapses serve as reminders of the fine margins that can shape the destiny of a cricket match. Bangladesh, well aware of the need to clinch a victory tonight to ascend the points table, will take these developments in stride as they prepare for their chase. Facing a target of 230 on a wicket that plays true and offers assistance under the evening lights, the task at hand shouldn't be overly daunting if they can maintain a steady flow of wickets early in their innings.

The Netherlands' journey at the crease was a blend of resilience and some early setbacks. In the opening phase, they lost two wickets, falling prey to the skilled Bangladeshi pacers within the initial 10 overs. Yet, from the ashes of adversity, resilience emerged. Wesley Barresi, one of the Dutch warriors, alongside Colin Ackermann, embarked on a mission to salvage their innings. The pair stitched together a 59-run partnership, taking the fight to the Bangladeshi camp. However, Barresi's brave stand came to an end when he amassed 41 runs from 41 deliveries. Soon after, Ackermann, too, departed to the mighty Shakib Al Hasan, and Scott Edwards, the Dutch skipper, shouldered the responsibility of rebuilding the innings. His innings was a masterpiece in itself, a brilliant half-century carved meticulously, encompassing 68 runs from 89 balls. Edwards formed vital alliances with Bas de Leede and Sybrand Engelbrecht, ensuring the Netherlands batted into the 45th over. However, his splendid run came to a halt when a slower delivery from Mustafizur Rahman outside the off-stump got the better of him. After Edwards' departure, the Bangladeshi bowlers exhibited immaculate control, stifling the Dutch, who managed to amass 229 runs by the end of their innings, setting a target of 230 for Bangladesh as they prepare to embark on their chase.

As the sun dips below the horizon and the enchanting evening atmosphere envelops the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the first innings of Match No. 28 in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 comes to a close. In this contest, it's Bangladesh pitted against the Netherlands, and the coin had its say with the Dutch skipper opting to set a target by batting first. On a pitch that appears tailor-made for the art of batting, the Netherlands battled valiantly and put up a total of 229 for the loss of all their wickets in their quota of 50 overs.

Runs Scored 17 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 229/10

van Meekeren0 (2)

van Beek23 (16)

M Hasan7-0-40-2

49.6W

OUT! LBW! The Dutch have been bowled out on the very last ball of the innings. Mahedi Hasan fires in a yorker again, on middle, Paul van Meekeren goes down to reverse-sweep it but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal, and up goes the finger. Netherlands takes the review but both UltraEdge and Ball Tracking goes against them. Netherlands finish on 229!

49.51

Flatter, short and on middle, Logan van Beek forces it towards long on but just for a single.

49.46

SIX! BOOM! What a hit! Mahedi Hasan drags his length back this time and around off, Logan van Beek waits for it this time and uses his muscles strength to slap it over the long on fence for a biggie.

49.32

Quicker, full and on middle, Logan van Beek slogs it wide of long on for a couple of runs. 10 runs already in the over with three balls to go.

49.24

FOUR! Two in two! Mahedi Hasan bowls this flatter, full and outside off, Logan van Beek makes some room and carves it through extra covers for another boundary.

49.14

FOUR! Powered away! This is short and around middle, Logan van Beek goes down a bit and absolutely smashes it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 212/9

van Meekeren0 (1)

van Beek6 (11)

S Islam10-0-51-2

48.60

Full and on middle, Paul van Meekeren blocks it out.

The last man to walk in for the Netherlands is Paul van Meekeren.

48.5W

OUT! TAKEN! Shoriful Islam gets his man now! He serves this full and outside off, Aryan Dutt tries to reach for it and throws his bat at it but only manages to slice it in the air towards short third man where Mehidy Hasan runs forward and takes a good catch. Netherlands nine down now!

48.46

SIX! We finally have the first maximum of the game! Shoriful Islam serves this full and around middle, Aryan Dutt clears his front leg away and smokes it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

48.31

On a length and on off, Logan van Beek pushes it to extra covers for another run.

48.21

Short of a length and around off, Aryan Dutt punches it towards extra covers for a run.

48.11

Back of a length and on middle, Logan van Beek pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 203/8

A Dutt2 (3)

van Beek4 (9)

M Hasan6-0-23-1

47.62

Flighted, full and on middle, Aryan Dutt lofts it towards wide of long on for a brace.

47.50

Quicker, full and on middle, Aryan Dutt knocks it back to the bowler.

47.44b

FOUR BYES! Mahedi Hasan darts in yorker now, on leg, angling in, Aryan Dutt fails to dig it out and misses while Mushfiqur Rahim also has no chance of stopping it as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary. 200 up for Netherlands!

47.31

Flatter, full and on off, Logan van Beek drills it towards long off for a single.

47.20

Floated, full and on off, Logan van Beek blocks it out.

47.22wd

Fires in wayward full delivery down the leg side, Aryan Dutt leaves it alone and Mushfiqur Rahim only manages to parry it to short fine leg. A bye is taken and it is called a wide.

Aryan Dutt is the next batter in for Netherlands.

47.11W

OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust! This is tossed up, full and on off, Shariz Ahmad drags it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second, Mahmudullah there is quick to collect the bowl and fires in an accurate throw at the keeper's end where Mushfiqur Rahim receives it and breaks the stumps in a flash with Ahmad putting a desperate dive in. The replay shows that his bat is just short of the crease and Netherlands go eight down now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 193/7

S Ahmad5 (7)

van Beek3 (7)

M Rahman10-1-36-2

46.61

Fuller and on off, Shariz Ahmad swings hard at it but gets an inisde edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross.

46.50

An appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! Shariz Ahmad takes the review just at the last moment. Fizz lands this on a hard length and on off, angling in and keeping low, Shariz Ahmad looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. However, Ultraedge shows a spike when the ball is close to the bat with no gap and the third umpire changes the decision to Not Out. A good review from Netherlands!

46.41

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Logan van Beek taps it towards wide of point for one.

46.31

A slower one now, full and on off, Shariz Ahmad knocks it to the right of the bowler and scampers across for a run.

46.21

On a length and on middle, Logan van Beek turns to the leg side for a quick single.

46.10

Fuller and outside off, angling away, Logan van Beek moves across to slog it away but misses it.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 189/7

S Ahmad3 (4)

van Beek1 (4)

M Hasan5-0-17-1

45.62

A bit short and on middle, Shariz Ahmad flicks it off the back foot towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

45.51

Flighted, full and outside off, Logan van Beek drills it towards long off for a run.

45.41

Quicker, full and on leg, Shariz Ahmad clips it towards short fine leg for a single.

45.30

Another appeal for LBW, but turned down this time! Bangladesh takes the review now! This is floated,full and on leg, angling in, Shariz Ahmad goes down to slog it away but his bat hits the ground first and he misses as the ball hits him on the pads. UltraEdge confirms no bat but Ball Tracking shows that wickets is umpire's call. Ahmad survives and Bangladesh keep their review as well.

45.20

Tossed up, full and on middle, Shariz Ahmad tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Shariz Ahmad is the next batter in for Netherlands.

45.1W

OUT! LBW! Mahedi Hasan gets a wicket now! He fires in a yorker right in line with the stumps, Sybrand Engelbrecht goes down and tries to reverse-sweep it but gets beaten by the length and pace as the ball hits him on the pads. There is a huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger after some time. Sybrand Engelbrecht takes the review but UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates three reds. Netherlands lose both set batters at the wrong time here. They also lose the review!

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 185/6

van Beek0 (3)

S Engelbrecht35 (60)

M Rahman9-1-32-2

44.60

Another slower ball, another play and a miss. Mustafizur Rahman bowls outside the off stump from a good length. Logan van Beek looking to go over covers, gets beaten with the pace and misses the ball.

44.50

Slower ball outside the off stump, pitched up. Logan van Beek gets beaten outside off looking to play a cover drive.

44.40

Pitched up straight at the stumps. Logan van Beek pushes the ball straight to covers.

Logan van Beek walks out to bat now.

44.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Redemption for Mehidy Hasan as he takes an easy catch at point this time off the blade of the Dutch skipper. Mustafizur Rahman bowls another slower ball outside the off stump from over the wicket, creating the agle away from the right hander. Scott Edwards walks in and looks to hit the ball over point for a boundary but the lack of pace on it took it straight into the hands of Mehidy Hasan.

44.21

Pitched up on the off stump. Sybrand Engelbrecht punches the ball to mid off and runs a single.

44.10

Slower ball again from the over the wicket angle, pitched up this time. Sybrand Engelbrecht walks in and looks to go over covers but misses out the ball.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 184/5

S Engelbrecht34 (58)

S Edwards68 (88)

T Ahmed9-1-43-2

43.61

Slower ball outside the off stump and Sybrand Engelbrecht punches the ball down to long on and runs a single.

43.51

Slower ball from a good length on the stumps. Scott Edwards turns it down to deep mid-wicket and runs a single.

43.44

FOUR! Another one and this time its over mid-wicket. What an innings this has been from the Dutch skipper Scott Edwards. Short ball outside the off stump from Taskin Ahmed and Scott Edwards pulls it over mid-wicket and gets himself another boundary. Big over so far for the Netherlands.

43.31

Pitched up with pace and Sybrand Engelbrecht plays a cover drive to the left of mid off for a single.

43.21

Slower ball outside the off stump, turned away to long on for a single.

43.14

FOUR! The skipper joins the parts. Stand and deliver from Scott Edwards. Taskin Ahmed hits the good length outside the off stump with pace and Scott Edwards stands tall and slaps the ball to the right of mid off, beating him for a boundary to start the over.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 172/5

S Edwards58 (84)

S Engelbrecht32 (56)

M Rahman8-1-31-1

42.61

Slower ball at the pads of Scott Edwards who flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

42.53

DROPPED! That was the chance Bangladesh was waiting for but goes begging. Sybrand Engelbrecht hits another slower ball high into the sky towards Mehidy Hasan at point who runs back but misjudges the ball and drops it. The batters pick up 3 runs from this drop catch.

42.40

Another swing and a miss, another slower ball this time from the stumps. Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to go over long on but misses the ball again.

42.30

Slower ball again outside the off stump, beating Sybrand Engelbrecht as he looks to go over covers.

42.20

Slower ball from back of a length completely bamboozled Sybrand Engelbrecht who gets beaten on the outside edge as he looks to run the ball down to third man.

42.11

Pitched up on the off stump from over the wicket. Scott Edwards pushes the ball to the right of mid off and takes a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 167/5

S Edwards56 (82)

S Engelbrecht29 (52)

Al Hasan10-1-37-1

41.61

Just short at the pads and Scott Edwards flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.

41.51

Short and wide, cut away to sweepers for a single.

41.40

Tossed up slow at the off stump. Sybrand Engelbrecht offers a front foot defence.

41.30

Just short at the batter. Sybrand Engelbrecht pushes it off the backfoot but straight to the fielder.

41.20

Tossed up on the stumps. Sybrand Engelbrecht blocks it off the front foot.

41.14

FOUR! The Netherlands looking to score fast now. This time its Sybrand Engelbrecht with a crisp reverse sweep to Shakib Al Hasan who pitches the ball up on the off stump. Sybrand Engelbrecht gets down on a knee and beats the point fielder to his right for a boundary off the first ball of the over. Pressure back at Shakib Al Hasan.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 161/5

S Edwards55 (81)

S Engelbrecht24 (47)

S Islam9-0-42-1

40.60

Pitched up on the off stump. Scott Edwards takes the front leg out and pushes the ball to mid off and ends the over.

40.50

Hits the good length outside the off stump. Scott Edwards punches the ball straight to point.

40.44

FOUR! Hits a brilliant boundary just after getting to his half century. On the pads from Shoriful Islam from the good length and Scott Edwards waits on it and flicks the ball with good timing to beat deep square leg to his right. the Netherlands making a move now.

40.32

That is a very high class 50 from the Dutch skipper Scott Edwards. Short ball at the batter and he pulls it away to the right of deep square leg and runs a couple to bring up his fifty off 78 balls.

40.20

Good yorker from around the wicket on the middle stump. Scott Edwards pushes the ball to covers off the front foot.

40.10

Pitched up on the middle stump. Scott Edwards flicks the ball off the front foot straight to mid-wicket.

Powerplay 3! Now five fielders are allowed outside the inner ring. Netherlands need to change gears now to get a competitive total.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 155/5

S Engelbrecht24 (47)

S Edwards49 (75)

Al Hasan9-1-31-1

39.60

Quicker, short and outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht cuts it straight to short third man.

39.50

Pitched up again on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays on his stance and blocks the ball.

39.40

Slower through the air, on off, turns away, Sybrand Engelbrecht keeps it out to the off side.

39.30

Full-length ball on the middle turning it towards leg, Sybrand Engelbrecht thought of playing the ball on his back foot and just manages to get an inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal from the Tigers but no response from the umpire.

39.20

Floated, full and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht knocks it back to the bowler.

39.11

Flight and full, on off, Scott Edwards prods halfway wand drives the ball to long off.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 154/5

S Engelbrecht24 (42)

S Edwards48 (74)

S Islam8-0-36-1

38.60

Short of a length and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays back and blocks it back to the bowler.

38.51

Slower bouncer, above middle, Scott Edwards matches the pace and pulls the ball down to deep square leg.

38.42

Risky running! This is on a good length and around off, Scott Edwards guides it wide of third man and comes back for the second run, the fielder throws at the keeper's end where Mushfiqur Rahim is standing in front of the stumps and tries to flick it but misses his shy with Edwards short of his crease.

38.31lb

Short ball, around the thigh of the batter, Sybrand Engelbrecht tries to flick the ball to his fine leg, but thumps his thigh pad but single done anyways.

38.31wd

WIDE! Missing the line length, pitching full-length ball outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht swings the bat for insurance but no connection and a bonus run for Bangladesh.

38.20

On a length and around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht steers it straight to point.

38.11

Slower and fuller, on off, Scott Edwards goes across the line and taps the ball to the right of long on.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 148/5

S Engelbrecht24 (39)

S Edwards44 (71)

M Hasan4-0-17-0

37.60

Tossed up, full and on middle, turning in, Sybrand Engelbrecht nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

37.51

Pitched up on the middle and leg, Scott Edwards taps the ball to square leg and single taken.

37.41

Shortish and around middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays back and flicks it through square leg for one.

37.31

Short ball around off, Scott Edwards goes back and drives the ball to long on for a single.

37.21

Floated, full and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht reverse-sweeps it towards deep point for a run.

37.11

Flat and on middle, full-length, Scott Edwards rocks back and clips the ball to short fine.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 143/5

S Engelbrecht22 (36)

S Edwards41 (68)

Al Hasan8-1-30-1

36.60

Flighted, full and around middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

36.50

Flighten this time, goes fuller again, Sybrand Engelbrecht defends the ball to his offside.

36.41

Fires this one full and down the leg side, Scott Edwards clips it towards square leg for a run.

36.30

Flat and full, outside off, Scott Edwards looks to sweep the ball to his square leg, but the ball thumps the pad of the batter.

36.20

Tossed up, full and on middle, Scott Edwards reverse-sweeps it straight to short third man.

36.11

Short ball on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht camps back, waits for the ball and cuts it from the left of point, single done.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 141/5

S Edwards40 (65)

S Engelbrecht21 (33)

M Hasan3-0-12-0

35.60

Slightly shorter, on off, Scott Edwards punches it to the left of the bowler.

35.51

Pitched up on off and middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht clips the ball to his square leg, single taken.

35.40

Flatter, full and on middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht uses his feet but only manages to block it back to the bowler.

35.30

Shorten than the previous one, around off, Scott Edwards drives the ball to the right of the bowler, but it gets fielded by the bowler, no run again for the batter.

35.21

Quicker, short and on middle, Scott Edwards pushes it towards long on for a single.

35.10

Fuller delivery on off, Scott Edwards stays back and taps the ball to the right of mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 139/5

S Edwards39 (62)

S Engelbrecht20 (30)

M Rahman7-1-26-1

34.61

Short of a length and around leg, Scott Edwards pulls it on the bounce towards deep backward square leg for one more.

34.51

Again a slower delivery on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht camps back and taps the ball to mid-wicket for single.

34.40

Back of a length and on off, angling in, Sybrand Engelbrecht pats it down towards short covers.

34.30

Hard length ball pitches on off, angling it outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays back and taps the ball to backward point.

34.24

FOUR! Fine shot! Mustafizur Rahman serves this one full and around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht leans on to his drive nicely and carrasses it through covers for a boundary.

34.10

Slower length ball on the middle, angling outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht taps the ball to his offside.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 133/5

S Edwards38 (61)

S Engelbrecht15 (25)

M Hasan2-0-10-0

33.60

Flatter, full and around middle, Scott Edwards goes down to sweep but gets a bottom edge towards short fine leg, he wants the run but is sent back and rightly so.

33.50

Shorten the ball around off, Scott Edwards steps out to play it across the line to his leg but thumps on his pad.

33.41

Tossed up, full and around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht strides forward and taps it wide of backward point for one.

33.31

Full toss down to the middle, Scott Edwards on his knees sweeps the ball to deep square leg and single done.

33.20

Short and around off, Scott Edwards moves across and pushes it towards mid off.

33.11

Full-length delivery on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht prods and drives to long on, for an easy single.

DRINKS! It's drinks again after 33 overs where the Netherlands are fighting back hard with 130/5. Scott Edwards and Sybrand Engelbrecht are in the middle, forming another partnership for their team. Will Bangladesh be able to bowl them out? or will the Netherlands score a respectable score on the board? Let's find out after the break.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 130/5

S Edwards37 (57)

S Engelbrecht13 (23)

M Rahman6-1-20-1

32.60

On a length and around off, Scott Edwards pushes it towards short covers.

32.50

Slower one from Mustafizur Rahman, length delivery on off, Scott Edwards looks to dab it away but goes through his shot early and misses as the ball just brushes past the edge of the bat and dribbles to the keeper.

32.41

Pitched up and around middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht opens the face of his bat and guides it through backward point for another run.

32.30

Pitched up on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht covers wicket and tries to play it across the stumps but gets hit at the pads, a slight appeal but nothing from the umpire.

32.21

Fuller and around leg, Scott Edwards works it wide of mid on for a run.

32.11

Fullish delivery outside off, angling it outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to drive the ball but got an outside edge which flies in between the keeper and the gully to he deep third man, lucky from Sybrand Engelbrecht that there's no slip.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 127/5

S Edwards36 (54)

S Engelbrecht11 (20)

Al Hasan7-1-28-1

31.60

Slower through the air, on middle, angles in with arm again, Scott Edwards defends it off the inner half of the bat towards short mid-wicket.

31.51

Flighen this time on off, fuller, Sybrand Engelbrecht taps the ball at the front of cover and takes a quick single.

31.40

Flighted, full and on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht drives it towards short covers.

31.31

Full-length again outside off, Scott Edwards covers the wicket, goes across the wicket, and sweeps the ball to deep square leg for a single,

31.20

Floated, full and on middle, angles in, Scott Edwards looks to push it away but gets a bottom edge as the ball stays on the pitch.

31.11

Looped fuller just outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays back and slaps the ball to deep point for a single and taken.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 124/5

S Engelbrecht9 (17)

S Edwards35 (51)

T Ahmed8-1-31-2

30.61

Taskin Ahmed tries the yorker but serves a full toss, swinging in, Sybrand Engelbrecht almost loses his balance but manages to tuck it away towards deep mid-wicket for one.

30.54

FOUR! Shot! Taskin Ahmed bangs this short and around middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht sticks his front leg out and hammers it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

30.40

On a length and around off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stabs it towards short covers and denies the run.

30.30

Length delivery outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht taps the ball to the hands of cover.

30.21

Fuller and around off, Scott Edwards taps it wide of point where the fielder dives to his right to make an excellent stop. They cross.

30.11

Short ball above middle, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays back and taps the ball to the mid-wicket region and single done.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 117/5

S Edwards34 (50)

S Engelbrecht3 (12)

Al Hasan6-1-25-1

29.64

FOUR! Big shot from the Netherlands skipper. Walks down the track to Shakib Al Hasan and launches the ball over the mid on fielder for a boundary at the long on fence. Shakib Al Hasan throws the ball outside the off stump after looking at Scott Edwards walking but the Netherlands skipper still manages to pull out the shot from outside the off stump to end the over.

29.50

Flighen on the middle, goes full again, Scott Edwards steps out of the crease but defends the ball back to the bowler.

29.41

Slow and on the pads of Sybrand Engelbrecht who hangs back and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

29.30

Lopped and fuller outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht stays on his stance and drives the ball to his offside.

29.20

Tossed up slow on the stumps. Sybrand Engelbrecht offers a front foot defence straight to mid-wicket.

29.11

Full-length delivery down the leg, Scott Edwards goes back and taps the ball to mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 111/5

S Engelbrecht2 (9)

S Edwards29 (47)

T Ahmed7-1-24-2

28.60

That is a beauty to end the over. Taskin Ahmed bowls on a good length just outside the off stump line and the ball leaves the batter after pitching, beating his outside edge with a small margin as Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to offer a front foot defence.

28.50

Short ball outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht covers the wickets to charge the ball but leaves at the end.

28.41

Well directed short ball at the helmet of the batter. Scott Edwards jumps in the air and pulls the ball away to deep square leg for a single.

28.31

Right at the slot outside off, Sybrand Engelbrecht looks to drive the ball from the left of the cover but he dives to his left beautiful fielding from the cover and it's none other than the skipper Shakib Al Hasan, only single taken.

28.20

Pitched up straight with pace on the middle stump. Sybrand Engelbrecht takes the front leg out and pushes the ball straight to mid off.

28.10

Overpitched outside off, slight inswing in air, Sybrand Engelbrecht decides not to disturb the ball and leaves it.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 109/5

S Engelbrecht1 (4)

S Edwards28 (46)

M Hasan4-0-13-0

27.61

Pitched up on the stumps. Sybrand Engelbrecht pushes the ball to long on and runs a single to keep strike for the next over.

27.50

Looped on off, full length, Sybrand Engelbrecht defends the ball back to the bowler.

27.40

Tossed up at the stumps. @negotiated well by Sybrand Engelbrecht off the front foot.

27.30

Right at the slot on off, Sybrand Engelbrecht rests the ball down.

27.21

Floated, full and on off, Scott Edwards uses his feet and taps it towards point for a single.

27.10

Fullish delivery around off, Scott Edwards steps out and taps the ball to the hands of mid-wicket.

Sybrand Engelbrecht is the next man in.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 107/5

de Leede17 (32)

S Edwards27 (44)

T Ahmed6-1-22-2

26.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! That is the breakthrough Bangladesh were looking for and it is delivered by Taskin Ahmed. Hits just short outside the off stump and after 4 dot balls Bas de Leede looks to capitalize on it but playing a cut from the crease. While doing that he gets a faint outside edge on the ball and the catch it comfortably taken by Mushfiqur Rahim behind the stumps. The wicket keeper did not appeal for the caught behind but Shakib Al Hasan and Taskin Ahmed are confident enough. The umpire says not out and Shakib Al Hasan takes a review. Watching the bangladesh skipper take the review Bas de Leede starts to walk back. The UltraEdge shows that there is an edge of the bat and the umpire changes his decision. The Netherlands lose their fifth.

26.50

Right at the slot on off, Bas de Leede goes across and taps the ball to his legside.

26.40

Slower ball outside the off stump from a good length. Bas de Leede watchfully takes the front leg out and blocks the ball straight to point.

26.30

Length delivery on the middle, Bas de Leede taps the ball back to bowler.

26.20

Hits the good length on the middle stump with pace. Bas de Leede stands tall on the crease and punches the ball to mid on. No run.

26.12

Slower short ball above off, Bas de Leede dabs the ball to the front of deep point, while coming back for back the fielder tries to hit it directly on the non-striker's end but great running between the wicket and good coordination between the two batters.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 105/4

S Edwards27 (44)

de Leede15 (26)

M Hasan3-0-11-0

25.60

Tossed up at the stumps. Scott Edwards offers a front foot defence to end the over.

25.52

Flater and fuller towards the leg, Scott Edwards clips the ball to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

25.42

Slow ball on the pads of Scott Edwards who hangs back to flick it fine to the right of deep square leg and runs a single. The fielder causes a mis field and because of that the batters come for the second run. The fielder picks up the ball and hits the stumps with a direct throw at the striker's end. Bangladesh appeal and the umpire refers it to the third umpire. Scott Edwards's bat looks to be grounded behind the line as the ball hits the stumps. Not out.

25.31

Shorten this time on the middle, Bas de Leede stays on his feet and taps it to the right of mid-wicket region, single taken.

25.21

Tossed up on the middle stump.m Scott Edwards walks in front and flicks the ball to the right of mid-wicket. The batters pick up a quick single.

25.10

Full-length delivery on the middle, Scott Edwards first thought to play it at front, later goes back and taps the ball back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 99/4

S Edwards22 (39)

de Leede14 (25)

T Ahmed5-1-20-1

24.61

Short ball again, this time just outside the off stump. Scott Edwards jumps into the line of the ball and plays it late to third man for a single to end the over.

24.51

Hard length ball pitches outside off, Bas de Leede camps back and tries to cut the ball from the left of backward point, but great fielding by Mehidy Hasan at the backward point, but single taken by the batters.

24.41

Just short on top of the off stump. Scott Edwards walks in, waits on the ball and flicks it to deep square leg, this time for just a single.

24.32

Short ball delivery outside off, Scott Edwards pulls it to left of deep square leg for double, yet again Scott Edwards couldn't find the middle of the bat.

24.20

Bowls the good length on the off stump. Scott Edwards takes the front leg out and punches the ball straight to covers. No run.

24.10

Back of length around off, cutting it inside the wicket, Scott Edwards stays back and dabs the ball to cover.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 94/4

de Leede13 (24)

S Edwards18 (34)

M Hasan2-0-5-0

23.60

Tossed up on the stumps. Bas de Leede offers a front foot defence to end the over.

23.54

FOUR! Thats cheeky and fine! On the pads from Mahedi Hasan and Bas de Leede helps it on the way from the back foot, getting a thin inside edge to take the ball fine, beats short fine leg to the dive and races away to the boundary.

23.40

Tossed up slow on the pads. Bas de Leede hangs back and pushes the ball back to the bowler.

23.30

Full-length delivery on the middle, Bas de Leede camps back and taps the ball back to the bowler, the connection isn't the best though.

23.20

Tossed up ball at the off stump line, blocked on the front foot by Bas de Leede.

23.10

Pitched up on the middle and leg, Bas de Leede rocks back and taps the ball to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 90/4

S Edwards18 (34)

de Leede9 (18)

S Islam7-0-31-1

22.60

Bowls further up outside the off stump. Scott Edwards cuts the ball but gets an inside edge straight to gully to end the over.

22.51

Back of length outside off, Scott Edwards drives prods and drives the ball to deep extra cover and single done.

22.40

From around the wicket, attacks the off stump channel with a short ball, leaving the batter after pitching. Bas de Leede hangs back to block it but gets beaten in the process.

22.31

Short ball outside off, Scott Edwards covering wickets slaps the ball to deep extra cover for a single.

22.20

Short and wide outside the off stump. Scott Edwards walks in and cuts the ball straight to the man standing at gully.

22.12

Short ball outside off, Scott Edwards cuts the ball to deep third man but Taskin Ahmed fumbles a bit which allows the batters to go back for the second run.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 86/4

de Leede8 (16)

S Edwards15 (30)

M Hasan1-0-1-0

21.60

Just short again on the off stump. Bas de Leede stands back and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket to end the over.

21.50

Short ball this time on the middle and leg, Bas de Leede stays on his stance and taps the ball to mid-wicket.

21.41

Just short and slow at the stumps. Scott Edwards hangs back and flicks the ball to the left of square leg and runs a single.

21.30

Fullish delivery down the middle, Scott Edwards steps out but drives the ball back to Mahedi Hasan.

21.20

Tossed up on the off stump. Scott Edwards blocks it from the crease.

21.10

Overpitched outside off, Scott Edwards rocks back and taps the ball back to the bowler..

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 85/4

de Leede8 (14)

S Edwards14 (26)

S Islam6-0-27-1

20.60

Hits the good length outside the off stump, from around the wicket. Bas de Leede takes the front leg out and punches the ball straight to the man at point to end the over.

20.50

Pitches up on the off, Bas de Leede drives the ball to the hands of mid-off.

20.41

Just short again outside the off stump. Scott Edwards punches the ball into the sweepers gap and takes a run.

20.30

Fullish delivery on the 5th stump, Scott Edwards leaves the ball not risking it.

20.20

Bowls outside the off stump, from a back of length with pace. Scott Edwards looks to cut the ball hard but misses it completely.

20.10

Good-length delivery outside off, Scott Edwards taps the ball to his point.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 84/4

S Edwards13 (22)

de Leede8 (12)

M Rahman5-1-17-1

19.61

Just over! Mustafizur Rahman lands this on a hard length and outside off, Scott Edwards looks to cut it away but gets an outside edge over second slip towards third man. They cross.

19.50

A slower one now, on a length and on off, Scott Edwards uses his feet and dabs it towards point.

19.41

Back of a length and around off, Bas de Leede steers it through backward point for one.

19.34

FOUR! Lovely shot! Mustafizur Rahman serves this a bit fuller and around off, Bas de Leede shows the full face of the bat and just punches it with sweet timing towards the long off fence for a boundary.

19.20

On a length and on off, Bas de Leede guides it wide of gully but the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop.

19.10

Fuller and on off, Bas de Leede drives it straight to extra covers.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 78/4

S Edwards12 (20)

de Leede3 (8)

S Islam5-0-26-1

18.60

This is on a hard length and around middle, Scott Edwards uses his feet to work it away but misses and gets hit on his thigh pads as the ball goes nohwere.

18.52

Back of a length and around middle, Scott Edwards tucks it with soft hands towards backward square leg and comes back for the second run. Good running!

18.40

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Scott Edwards stays there and knocks it down the pitch.

18.30

Shoriful Islam bangs in a sharp bouncer now around off, Scott Edwards lets it go to the keeper.

18.20

Fuller and on off, Scott Edwards pushes it wide of short covers.

18.11

On a length and around off, Bas de Leede pushes it through cover-point for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 75/4

S Edwards10 (15)

de Leede2 (7)

M Rahman4-1-11-1

17.60

An off-cutter now, on a length and around off, Scott Edwards offers no shot at it.

17.54

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Mustafizur Rahman serves this full again and outside off, Scott Edwards tries to reach for it but gets an outside edge towards third man where Shoriful Islam runs to his right but dives over the ball and lets it through for a boundary.

17.41

Pitched up and around off, Bas de Leede drills it through cover-point for a run.

17.30

Length again and around leg, angling away, Bas de Leede looks to work it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

17.20

Mustafizur Rahman lands this on a good length and around off, angling away, Bas de Leede looks to drive but misses and the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

17.11

Fuller one and around off, Scott Edwards drives it through covers for a single.

DRINKS! It's hydration time after 17 overs in the first innings of the match. The Netherlands are on the back foot with 69/4. Scott Edwards and Bas de Leede trying to lift the team with a partnership. Will they be successful or will Bangladesh have other plans for them, lets find out after the break.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 69/4

S Edwards5 (12)

de Leede1 (4)

Al Hasan5-1-19-1

16.61

Flatter, full and on off, Scott Edwards reverse-paddles it towards short third man for a quick run.

16.54

FOUR! Nicely played! This is flighted, full and around middle, Scott Edwards goes down on one knee and nails his sweep shot towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

16.40

Quicker, full and on off, Scott Edwards stays back and blocks it out.

16.30

Goes short again, on middle, Scott Edwards defends it on the back foot.

16.21

Floated, full and on off, Bas de Leede drives it towards long off for a single.

16.10

A bit short and on off, Bas de Leede steers it towards point.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 63/4

S Edwards0 (8)

de Leede0 (2)

M Rahman3-1-5-1

15.60

Fuller and on middle, Scott Edwards blocks it out.

15.50

Short of a length and around off, Scott Edwards leaves it alone.

15.40

DROPPED AGAIN! What is happening all of a sudden? Mustafizur Rahman lands this on a hard length, on off, angling away, Scott Edwards looks to push it away but gets an outside edge behind where Mushfiqur Rahim dives to his right this time but he too fails to keep hold of it. Scott Edwards living a charmed life here.

15.30

Back of a length and on off, Scott Edwards keeps it out to the off side.

15.20

DROPPED! A good effort though! This is full and around off, Scott Edwards looks to drive but gets an outside edge towards gully where Litton Das dives to his right, gets his right hand on to it but spills it out. Edwards gets a life here!

15.10

Bowls on a good length outside the off stump. Leaving the right hander after pitching. Scott Edwards gets beaten outside the off stump while pushing at the ball.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 63/4

de Leede0 (2)

S Edwards0 (2)

Al Hasan4-1-13-1

14.60

Flighted, full and on middle, Bas de Leede blocks it out.

14.50

Flatter, short and around off, skids through, Bas de Leede bunts it towards point.

Bas de Leede is the next batter in for the Netherlands.

14.4W

OUT! TAKEN! Shakib Al Hasan strikes now! Fizz returns the favour to his skipper by taking a good catch now. He pushes it quicker through the air, full and angling into leg, Colin Ackermann goes down to sweep it but does not commit fully to it and only manages to get a top edge as the ball flies towards short fine leg where Mustafizur Rahman backtracks and pouches it safely. Netherlands four down and in a spot of bother!

14.30

Flatter, full and on off, keeps low too, Colin Ackermann adjusts well and pushes it towards short covers.

14.20

Floated, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann drills it back to the bowler.

14.10

Quicker, short and outside off, Colin Ackermann cuts it but straight to point,

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 63/3

S Edwards0 (2)

C Ackermann15 (29)

M Rahman2-0-5-1

13.60

Short of a length and on off, Scott Edwards dabs it towards backward point.

13.50

On a length and on middle, Scott Edwards keeps it out to the off side.

13.4W

OUT! TAKEN! Mustafizur Rahman strikes! The slower ball has worked wonders for him and Bangladesh. Fizz takes the pace off the ball and serves this full and on middle, Wesley Barresi tries to go for the big shot down the ground but goes through his shot a bit early and loses his bottom hand as well. As a result, he mistimes it high in the air and Shakib Al Hasan calls for it, settles under it and takes it near the middle of the pitch. Barresi was looking decent but he has to go back to the hut. Netherlands three down now!

Scott Edwards to walk in for the Netherlands.

13.41wd

Mustafizur Rahman bangs in a bouncer but too high and on leg, Wesley Barresi ducks under it. Wided.

13.30

Fuller one and on middle, Wesley Barresi blocks it out towards short covers.

13.20

Back of a length and on off, slower too, Wesley Barresi dabs it towards backward point.

13.11

On a length and on off, Colin Ackermann looks to work it away but gets a leading edge towards third man for a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 61/2

W Barresi41 (38)

C Ackermann14 (28)

Al Hasan3-0-13-0

12.64

FOUR! Nice shot! Shakib Al Hasan drags his length back again and around middle, Wesley Barresi this time rocks back quickly and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

12.50

Flighted, full and on middle, Wesley Barresi knocks it towards the bowler.

12.41

Another short delivery, on middle, Colin Ackermann swats it towards long on for one.

12.31

Goes short again and on off, Wesley Barresi forces it towards sweeper covers for a run.

12.20

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wesley Barresi drills it wide of the bowler where Shakib Al Hasan dives to his left to stop it.

12.11

Short and around off, Colin Ackermann punches it off the back foot towards sweeper covers for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 54/2

W Barresi36 (34)

C Ackermann12 (26)

M Rahman1-0-3-0

11.60

Back of a length and on off, Wesley Barresi taps it towards short covers.

11.51

Pitched up and around middle, Colin Ackermann works it through square leg for one. That brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

11.41

Goes fuller and on off, Wesley Barresi steers it wide of point for another run.

11.30

Another slower delivery, on a good length and outside off, Wesley Barresi is early through his cut shot and misses.

11.21

Touch fuller and around off, Colin Ackermann pushes it through covers for a single.

11.10

BEATEN! Mustafizur Rahman starts with an off-cutter, on a length and on middle, shaping away, Colin Ackermann looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mustafizur Rahman comes into the attack for Bangladesh.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 51/2

C Ackermann10 (23)

W Barresi35 (31)

Al Hasan2-0-6-0

10.61

Floated, full and on off, Colin Ackermann goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for one more.

10.51

Shortish and on middle, Wesley Barresi forces it down the ground towards long on for one.

10.40

Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, sticks to the surface a bit, Wesley Barresi looks to push it away but ends up chipping it just on the bounce to short covers.

10.30

Slower through the air, on middle, turns away, Wesley Barresi prods forward and blocks it out.

10.21

Tossed up, full and around leg, Colin Ackermann clips it through square leg for a run.

10.11

Short and around off, Wesley Barresi moves back and punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Powerplay 2! Bangladesh can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 47/2

W Barresi33 (27)

C Ackermann8 (21)

M Hasan1-0-7-0

9.61

Pitched up again on the middle stump line. Wesley Barresi rocks in front and pushes the ball to long on for a single to end the over.

9.51

Slow and short on the stumps. Wesley Barresi goes back and pushes the ball to long on for a single.

9.40

Tossed up on the off stump. Colin Ackermann blocks the ball from the crease.

9.31

Pitched up on the pads and Wesley Barresi pushes the ball to long on for a single.

9.24

FOUR! Dealing in boundaries now the Netherlands. Not a bad ball on the stumps, pitched up but Wesley Barresi gets down on one knee and slaps the ball to the right of deep square leg for another impressive boundary.

9.10

Pitched up slow on the off stump. Wesley Barresi plays the front foot defence to point.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 40/2

W Barresi27 (23)

C Ackermann7 (19)

Al Hasan1-0-2-0

8.61

Just short on the pads. Wesley Barresi flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket and runs a single to end the over.

8.50

Tossed up at the off stump. Wesley Barresi blocks it off the front foot.

8.41

Tossed up at the off stump again. Colin Ackermann pushes the ball to long off for a single.

8.30

Tossed up at the middle stump. Colin Ackermann offers a front foot defence back to the bowler.

8.20

Short and wide, cut away but straight to point.

8.10

Just short outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann pushes the ball slightly to the right of covers for no run.

We will see spin for the first time as Shakib Al Hasan introduces himself in the attack now.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 38/2

W Barresi26 (21)

C Ackermann6 (15)

T Ahmed4-1-15-1

7.64

FOUR! Up and over. Wesley Barresi is in the modd to hit the fast bowlers. Pitched up on the off stumpo this time by Taskin Ahmed and Wesley Barresi takes the front foot out and lofts the ball over the mid off fielder for a one bounce boundary to end a successful over for Netherlands.

7.50

Just short at the batter. Wesley Barresi blocks it off from the crease.

7.44

FOUR! What a cracker off the back foot. Taskin Ahmed pitches the ball short outside the off stump and Wesley Barresi fetches the ball from outside off and deposits it to the deep mid-wicket boundary with a pull. Another boundary for Wesley Barresi.

7.30

Bowls a good length delivery just outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi blocks it off the front foot straight to covers.

7.21

Slower ball outside the off stump from a good length. Colin Ackermann plays at it lets and runs it down to third man for a single.

7.10

Width offered again from a good length. Colin Ackermann cuts it hard off the back foot but straight to the man at point.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 29/2

W Barresi18 (17)

C Ackermann5 (13)

S Islam4-0-23-1

6.64

FOUR! Just short and wide outside the off stump, giving Wesley Barresi to open his arms and cut the ball infront of point this time to pick up another boundary in that region. Finishes the over with 4 runs on the last ball.

6.51

Just short on top of the off stump. Colin Ackermann waits on the crease and plays the ball late to third man for a single.

6.40

Short ball outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann leaves the ball on its way to the wicket keeper.

6.31

Hits the good length outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi pushes the ball to the left of covers and runs a quick single.

6.20

A bouncer followed by a fuller delivery on the middle stump. Wesley Barresi pushes the ball straight to mid on.

6.10

Another very well directed bouncer this time from around the wicket, straight at the helmet of Wesley Barresi who ducks the ball at the right time to let it go through.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 23/2

C Ackermann4 (11)

W Barresi13 (13)

T Ahmed3-1-6-1

5.60

Good length ball at the off stump line. Colin Ackermann blocks it off from the crease.

5.50

Pitched up outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann punches it off the front foot but straight to the fielder at cover point.

5.40

Goes fuller this time, on off, Colin Ackermann blocks it out.

5.30

Back of a length and around off, Colin Ackermann stays on top and tabs it toward cover-point.

5.20

Hits the good length with pace outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann lets the ball to through.

5.10

Pitched up on the middle stump. Colin Ackermann pushes the ball straight to mid off.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 23/2

W Barresi13 (13)

C Ackermann4 (5)

S Islam3-0-17-1

4.60

Bolws the ball outside the off stump from a good length. Wesley Barresi blocks it off from the front foot straight to point.

4.50

Another ball coming in from the length. Wesley Barresi blocks it off the front foot getting another inside edge onto the thigh pads.

4.40

Comes from around the wicket and makes the ball move back into the right hander from the good length outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi gets an inside edge onto his pads as he looks to defend the ball from the crease.

4.34

FOUR! Second one for the over and this time to a pitched up delivery outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi takes the front foot out and plays the cover drive to perfection between mid off and covers to find his 3rd boundary of the innings.

4.31wd

Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Wide called.

4.24

FOUR! Thats well timed again, in the air for a while but safely to the deep point boundary. Shoriful Islam throws one wide off the off stump and Wesley Barresi is waiting ready to cut the ball to the left of point in the air to find his second boundary.

4.10

Very well directed bouncer at the batter from over the wicket angle. Wesley Barresi ducks and lets the ball go through.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 14/2

C Ackermann4 (5)

W Barresi5 (7)

T Ahmed2-0-6-1

3.60

Over pitched delivery outside the off stump, Colin Ackermann pushes the ball off the front foot straight to covers.

3.51

Pitched up at the middle stump. Wesley Barresi pushes the ball to the left of mid on and runs a quick single.

3.40

On the good length again at the stumps. Wesley Barresi blocks the ball from the crease.

3.34

FOUR! Picks out the gap this time around. Short and wide again from Taskin Ahmed and Wesley Barresi waits on it off the back foot and cuts it to the left of point with superb timing and the ball races away to the deep backward point fence. First runs for Wesley Barresi.

3.20

Just short ball outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi cuts the ball with good timing but straight to point.

3.10

Good length ball at the middle stump. Wesley Barresi blocks the ball off the crease.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 9/2

C Ackermann4 (4)

W Barresi0 (2)

S Islam2-0-8-1

2.60

Swing and a miss outside the off stump. Shoriful Islam throws the ball up outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann gets beaten while playing the cover drive.

2.61wd

Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump. Wide called.

2.50

Pulls the length a little back on the middle stump. Colin Ackermann blocks it off from the crease.

2.44

FOUR! On the pads and pays the price. First boundary for Netherlands and it comes off Colin Ackermann's bat. On the pads from Shoriful Islam and he helps the ball on the way to take it to the fine leg boundary. Colin Ackermann off the mark.

2.30

Hits the good length outside the off stump. Colin Ackermann lets the ball go through.

Colin Ackermann comes out to the middle now.

2.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! There goes the second one for Netherlands. Shoriful Islam bowls an away swinger from outside the off stump line. Max O'Dowd takes the front leg out and looks to tap the ball down to third man to get a single, but in turn gets a faint edge straight to Tanzid Hasan standing at first slip who takes a sharp catch. Soft dismissal for Max O'Dowd and Netherlands.

2.10

On the good length, hitting the middle stump line. Max O'Dowd blocks it off from the crease.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 4/1

W Barresi0 (2)

M O'Dowd0 (1)

T Ahmed1-0-1-1

1.60

Pitched up outside the off stump. Wesley Barresi pushes the ball off the front foot straight to covers to end the over.

1.50

Hits the good length hard on the stumps. Wesley Barresi blocks it from the crease.

1.51wd

Wide! Wayward outside the leg stump to the new batter. Wide called.

Wesley Barresi walks out to bat at number 3.

1.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! It was coming and everyone could see it. Taskin Ahmed gets his man Vikramjit Singh. Pitches the ball on a good length on the middle stump line with a hint of in-swing. Vikramjit Singh looks to turn the ball to mid-wicket but could only offer the top edge as he closes the face of the bat too soon. The ball goes straight to the skipper Shakib Al Hasan at mid off who takes a comfortable catch. Netherlands lose their first.

1.30

Superb fielding by the skipper Shakib Al Hasan at mid off saving a certain boundary. Taskin Ahmed pitches the ball up outside the off stump. Vikramjit Singh pushes the ball hard off the front foot to the right of mid off. Shakib Al Hasan throws himself at the ball and stops it with a one handed dive.

1.20

Pitched outside the off stump on a good length. Vikramjit Singh lets the ball go through.

1.10

Half a chance. Taskin Ahmed pitches the ball up on the stumps with a hint of in swing to the left hander. Vikramjit Singh looks to flick the ball but hits it in the air that falls just short of mid on.

Taskin Ahmed to share the attack.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 3/0

M O'Dowd0 (1)

V Singh3 (5)

S Islam1-0-3-0

0.60

Hits the good length hard on the middle stump. Max O'Dowd blocks it off the front foot to end the first over of the innings.

0.53

On the pads from the length and Vikramjit Singh is off the mark with a flick between mid-wicket and mid on. The batters pick up 3 runs. Netherlands off the mark.

0.40

Bowled up again outside the off stump. Vikramjit Singh pushes this time to point. No run taken yet.

0.30

Pitched up at the off stump line, with a hint of away swing. Vikramjit Singh pushes the ball straight to covers.

0.20

Good second ball to the left hander. The ball pitches outside the off stump and swings away. Vikramjit Singh misses the ball as he looks to drive it through covers.

0.10

Bolws outside the off stump, looking for some swing on the ball from a good length. Vikramjit Singh lets the ball go through.

We are done with the pre-match formalities! The traditional bell goes off at the Eden Gardens and the players make their way out in the middle now. Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd are the two openers for Netherlands. Shoriful Islam has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are not far away from the start of the game but before that both sets of players line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Bangladesh's first followed by the national anthem of Netherlands.

PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree says that from the clubhouse end it is 76 meters on the long on region and a short pocket on the third man. Ramiz Raja joins him and says it is a solid batting pitch. Adds that there's hardly any blade of grass at the full-length or good-length area which will disturb batters, and conditions are ripe for big striking. Tells there might be a little bit of spin but we can expect a high-scoring game.

Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they have to be better with both bat and ball in the Powerplay. Adds that he is fine with bowling first here and it is always good to play in Kolkata. He expects the support to be great as well. Informs they have also made two changes as Taskin Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan replaces Hasan Mahmud and Nasum Ahmed respectively.

Scott Edwards, the skipper of Netherlands says that they will bat first. Adds that the wicket looks good and they want to get off to a quick start as well. Tells that they have set high expectations for themselves and they need to perform to their potential here. Informs they have made a couple of changes as Wesley Barresi and Shariz Ahmad come in for this match.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan (In place of Nasum Ahmed), Taskin Ahmed (In place of Hasan Mahmud), Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Netherlands (Playing XI) - Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi (In place of Teja Nidamanuru), Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad (In place of Roelof van der Merwe), Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.

TOSS - Netherlands have won the toss and they have elected to BAT first.

Conversely, Bangladesh began their World Cup journey on a positive note with an initial win, but they have subsequently suffered four consecutive losses. Their chances of securing a spot in the top four teams of the tournament now appear slim. In their recent encounter against South Africa, they too suffered a heavy loss. Their bowling needs to improve massively while their middle order also start performing. Shakib Al Hasan will be once again the key player for them but Mahmudullah has been in exceptional form and also scored a hundred against the Proteas and will be important too. They now faces the task of regrouping, refining their strategies, and aim for the two points as they know they can't slip up anymore.

The Netherlands' recent performance was a bitter pill to swallow, as they faced the mighty Australian team. The Dutch bowlers found it challenging to contain the Aussies but will be confident about putting up a challenge in this game. Among the bowlers, Logan van Beek was a standout performer, claiming four wickets for 74 runs. Unfortunately, their batters too crumbled under the pressure of the massive target and were dismissed for a mere 90 runs. The batting department will undoubtedly be disappointed with their display and will be eager to make a strong comeback here. They haven't made a lot of changes till now but we may see a couple for this match. 

A warm welcome to all as we delve into Match No. 28 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, where the Netherlands faces off against Bangladesh in a contest that promises excitement. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata serves as the battleground for this clash, and the conditions appear highly conducive to an engaging game of cricket. Both the sides find themselves at the lower end of the points table and are eager to rise through the ranks. Interestingly these two teams have met only twice in this format. The first encounter occurred during the 2011 World Cup when Bangladesh triumphed by six wickets. Later that year, in the same year, the Netherlands defeated Bangladesh by a similar margin. These sides have not crossed paths in an ODI since 2011. 

... MATCH DAY ...

So, we are into Match No. 28 of the ICC CWC 2023 as the Netherlands goes against Bangladesh. Overall, the World Cup has been an exciting and unpredictable tournament so far, with various teams making their mark. Both sides are reeling at the bottom half of the table and will look to claw their way up on the points table. The Netherlands' recent outing was a tough pill to swallow against Australia. They were anyways considered underdogs from the beginning, but their performances in previous games were pretty impressive. However, in this particular match, they struggled as Australia set a massive target of 399 runs for them. The Dutch bowlers were unable to contain the Australian batters, and they conceded a high score. Logan van Beek was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for 74 runs. Despite their efforts, the bowlers couldn't prevent Australia from dominating the game in the first innings. In the second innings, the Netherlands' batting department faced the daunting task of chasing down a massive total. Unfortunately, they crumbled under the pressure and were bundled out for just 90 runs. This resulted in a crushing defeat by a margin of 309 runs. The batting department will certainly be disappointed with their performance and will be looking to bounce back strongly in their next game. Bangladesh on the flip side, started their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a win, but unfortunately, they have faced four consecutive losses since then. Their chances of making it to the top four teams in the tournament are now slim. In their recent match against South Africa, Bangladesh lost the toss and was asked to field first. The South African batsmen were in top form and took advantage of the Bangladeshi bowlers. They scored a massive total of 382 runs, losing only 5 wickets in the process. The Bangladeshi bowlers struggled to contain the opposition and were unable to find a solution to their aggressive batting. Chasing such a high target of 383 runs would have required a remarkable performance from the Bangladeshi batsmen. Unfortunately, they fell short and were bowled out for 233 runs. However, there was a bright spot in the match as Mahmudullah played an exceptional innings, scoring 111 runs off 111 balls. Despite Mahmudullah's brilliant century, the overall performance of the team was not enough to secure a win. Bangladesh will now need to regroup and reassess their strategies in order to bounce back in their upcoming matches. It will be interesting to see how Bangladesh and the Netherlands fare in this and their remaining matches and whether they can make a strong comeback and continue to surprise the cricketing world.