Bangladesh vs Netherlands Prediction: Both teams lost their last game

Bangladesh and Netherlands are going head to head in Match 27 of the ICC T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 13th June 2024. Both teams are coming into the game after losing to South Africa in their respective games. Who will win this game of cricket?

Najmul Hossain Shanto's Bangladesh team will be disappointed after their narrow 4-run defeat to South Africa in the previous match. Poor batting decisions led to their failure to chase down a target of 114 for victory. They need a strong comeback in this game, and Shanto hopes his players can move past the loss and deliver a solid performance.

The opening partnership has been struggling, so a strong start from Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto is crucial. The middle order, with its wealth of experience, requires solid partnerships among Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy. Jaker Ali and Mahmudullah will aim to accelerate the scoring in the lower middle order to put the team in a strong position.

The bowlers performed well in the last match, and the team will be looking for early breakthroughs from Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed. Mustafizur Rahman is a key player and needs to excel alongside Shakib in the middle overs. Mahmudullah and Rishad Hossain provide additional depth to the bowling attack.

Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

Scott Edwards' team faced a 4-wicket defeat against South Africa in their last match. To stay in contention for the next round, they must win this game. Facing the Bangladeshis will be a tough challenge, and Edwards expects a stronger performance from his batsmen.

Michael Levitt has struggled at the top, so a solid start from him and Max O'Dowd is crucial. Netherlands' middle order with Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Bas de Leede will have to tackle Bangladesh's formidable spin attack which will not be easy in these conditions. Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, and Logan van Beek add depth to the batting lineup in the lower middle order in case the top order don score enough runs with the bat.

Vivian Kingma and Logan van Beek are essential to put pressure on the Bangladeshi top order with breakthroughs in the early part of the innings. Paul van Meekeren has been in good form and must maintain a tight line and length in the middle overs alongside Bas de Leede. Additionally, the team will rely on effective spells from Tim Pringle and Vikramjit Singh in supporting roles.

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson.

The weather in St. Vincent is expected to be cloudy. While the pitch is favourable for batting, early conditions are likely to benefit the fast bowlers. A first-innings score of around 170 runs would be a safe target on this surface.

With the weather conditions looking unfavourable, bowlers are expected to find good support in the upcoming game. Batting first might be tough due to early ball movement, so the team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first.

The Arnos Vale Sporting Complex in St. Vincent is a small ground that benefits batsmen who play aggressively and take on the bowlers. Pacers can find assistance with the new ball with the pitch and weather in their favour. Spinners may also get occasional turns and bounce which Bangladesh has plenty of which they can leverage, making it challenging for batsmen.

The Netherlands face a significant challenge. Their batting struggled in the last game, with no player able to accelerate the scoring. A strong batting performance will be crucial for their success. Bangladesh, with its deep bowling attack and experienced batting lineup, holds a clear advantage.