Netherlands Defeat Bangladesh by 87 Runs in 2023 ODI World Cup.
By: Babita Singh
wisdomimbibe.com
The 28th match of the 2023 ODI World Cup featured the Netherlands and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Both teams, struggling at the bottom of the points table, were eager to secure a victory to boost their chances of advancing to the Semi-Finals.
The Netherlands won the toss and chose to bat first, managing to score 229 runs in 50 overs.
Scott Edwards was the Netherlands' top scorer with 68 runs from 89 balls.
The Netherlands bowled exceptionally well, dismissing Bangladesh for just 142 runs in 42.2 overs.
The Netherlands bowled exceptionally well, dismissing Bangladesh for just 142 runs in 42.2 overs.
Skipper Scott Edwards, Wesley Barresi, and Sybrand Engelbrecht played crucial roles in the Netherlands' batting, while Bangladesh made strategic changes to their lineup.