Bangladesh team is stronger and experienced compared to Netherlands. And Bangladesh team is considered as favorite in this match. However, this team of Netherlands performed well against South Africa. Especially the Netherlands bowlers played very well against South Africa. However, in today's match against Bangladesh, the Netherlands bowlers could not do well. Bangladesh set a huge target of 160 runs today.
Bangladeshi opener Tanzid batted responsibly today. But as usual Shanto and Liton das batted badly today. Both managed to add just 1 run to the scoreboard. But Sakib batted well today. Sakib played an excellent innings of 64 runs from 46 balls. Jahrao M, Ahmadullah's 25 and Tanzid's 35 innings were very important. After giving a target of 160, the chances of Bangladesh winning are high.
As the Bangladeshi bowlers were able to perform well against South Africa, if the bowlers are able to perform the same in today's match, then Bangladesh's victory is sure. South Africa's experienced batsmen were not able to bat well against Bangladesh. Bangladeshi bowlers are in good form now.
A target of 160 runs is big enough for this pitch. But the Netherlands batsmen are batting very carefully today. Netherlands did not lose a single wicket in 4 overs. And managed to collect 22 runs. Michael Levitt scored 18 runs off 14 balls. And Max O'Dowd's collection of 4 runs from 10 balls.
This match will be competitive. The pitch is not completely bowling friendly. Bangladeshi batsmen have got enough advantage on this pitch. Batting of Netherlands batsmen is also good enough on this pitch. Vikramajit Singh batted well. Had the pair of Vikramajit and Engelbrecht gone longer, the match would have been completely under the control of the Netherlands. However, Mahmudullah just picked up the wicket of Vikramajit. Netherlands lost 3 wickets in 10 overs. However, the run rate of the Netherlands is decent. Netherlands team collected 74 runs in 10 overs. Bangladesh will win only if the Bangladeshi bowlers can bowl in a controlled manner in the next 5 overs.
Shakib is batting well today but not bowling well. He gave away 19 runs in 2 overs. RIshad gave 14 runs in 1 over. Bangladesh captain has to be more conscious in the selection of bowlers today. If not, Bangladesh is likely to be defeated.