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On Thursday, June 13th, Bangladesh and the Netherlands will collide in the 27th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. Scheduled for 8:00 PM IST, this highly anticipated showdown carries significant weight as both teams vie for the crucial second spot in Group D.

Bangladesh commenced their campaign with a triumph over Sri Lanka but stumbled in their subsequent match, succumbing to a defeat against South Africa. Despite this setback, they currently occupy the second position in the group standings.

Similarly, the Netherlands embarked on a turbulent journey in the tournament. While they commenced with a victory over Nepal, they faced a setback against South Africa in their next encounter. Like Bangladesh, they aim to consolidate their position in the group by securing the second spot.

With both teams displaying resilience and competitiveness, the upcoming match is poised to be an enthralling spectacle. Fans can anticipate a hard-fought battle as both sides strive to rebound from their recent losses and make significant strides towards the knockout stages.

Pitch Report-

Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent, is renowned for its sluggish pitch, earning it a reputation as one of the slower surfaces in the Caribbean. Batsmen often encounter difficulties in accumulating runs here, with scoring substantial totals proving to be a challenge. The sluggish nature of the pitch greatly benefits spinners, allowing them to exploit significant turn and bounce, thereby enabling effective spin bowling. On average, teams batting first usually post scores ranging from 140 to 150 runs. Consequently, winning the toss often prompts teams to opt for batting first to capitalize on favorable conditions.

Head to Head-

In the four matches played between Bangladesh and the Netherlands, Bangladesh emerged victorious in three encounters, while the Netherlands secured a win in one match. There have been no instances of matches ending without a result. The inaugural fixture between these two teams took place on July 25, 2012, with the most recent encounter occurring on October 24, 2022.

Playing XI

BAN-

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

NED-

Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards(w/c), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma

Match details:

Match: Bangladesh vs Netherlands, Match 27
Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
Date & Time: Thursday, June 13, at 8:00 PM IST
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar App, and Website

Match Prediction-

Today’s match between the Netherlands and Bangladesh holds the potential for an upset, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive and evenly matched contest.