ICC World Cup 2023: The Netherlands (229) inflict an embarrassing 87-run defeat over Bangladesh (142)

[Justcrazy]

Bangladesh need 95 runs in 64 balls.

 

[jnaveen1980]

For Bangladesh it is even harder against pakistan. This pitch will suit Pakistan more.

 

[Justcrazy]

27 runs partnership so far.

 

[sweep_shot]

For Bangladesh it is even harder against pakistan. This pitch will suit Pakistan more.

BD may not win any other game. They have to face Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia next.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Van meekren, Bas de leede, Scott edwards some good candidates

Aryan Dutt too. He bowls superbly, can field like a champ and an excellent striker of the ball down the order.

 

[Justcrazy]

For Bangladesh it is even harder against pakistan. This pitch will suit Pakistan more.

That is the only game Pakistan will be confident of winning.

 

[rhony]

Is the BD team still striving for NRR? This was the defence by BD fans after criticism on Mahmudullah's selfish century. This is a shocker of a result for BD. Inexcusable. Heads need to roll. Abject surrender.

 

[BaaliSoda]

As I mentioned earlier both Taskin and Musta are cutting loose now.

Danger times are ahead for the Dutch, need a breakthrough before it's too late.

 

[rhony]

Aryan Dutt too. He bowls superbly, can field like a champ and an excellent striker of the ball down the order.

Absolute champ that guy. I won't be surprised if he gets a nice IPL contract in the next edition. Bowling in power play overs, decent fielder and great striker of th ball

 

[sweep_shot]

Is the BD team still striving for NRR? This was the defence by BD fans after criticism on Mahmudullah's selfish century. This is a shocker of a result for BD. Inexcusable. Heads need to roll. Abject surrender.

NRR still matters because BD should try to avoid finishing last.

NRR is not just for semi.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Unlike India and Pakistan where fans, media ex cricketers speak out about their cricket set up esp after failures, dish out criticism of the board or coach and there’s always pressure being applied if someone isn’t upto the mark. in BD only recently some journalist reporters speaking out but ex cricketers, media in general, too respectful and dont speak out and don’t show any criticism of board, coach etc. hence why the board president hasnt been changed since 2012!

BD aint got that cricket culture it. Ex players never speak out because they may offend board president. Common Fans in dhaka are easily acceptant despite cricket going nowhere!

 

[sweep_shot]

As I mentioned earlier both Taskin and Musta are cutting loose now.

Danger times are ahead for the Dutch, need a breakthrough before it's too late.

RRR is 9.42.

Netherlands should feel safe.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Is the BD team still striving for NRR? This was the defence by BD fans after criticism on Mahmudullah's selfish century. This is a shocker of a result for BD. Inexcusable. Heads need to roll. Abject surrender.

I don't think there are enough heads left to roll. Head rolling is applicable for England. Not BD. Based on BD fan's reaction in social media they expected their side to finish 6th on an average.

 

[Saj]

Awful match.

Bangladesh's batting has been woeful.

 

[sweep_shot]

hence why the board president hasnt been changed since 2012!

Actually, board president (Papon) is an MP from ruling party.

I doubt he can be removed, unless he is ordered to be removed by his own party.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rachin Ravindra was 7 years old when Rahim/Shakib/Tamim made world cup debut in 2007. Look at his performance against Starc/Hazlewood/Zampa/Cummins.

 

[sweep_shot]

I don't think there are enough heads left to roll. Head rolling is applicable for England. Not BD. Based on BD fan's reaction in social media they expected their side to finish 6th on an average.

Some heads can to be rolled.

Better to play with humble and hardworking youngsters than spoiled and expired seniors (even if results remain the same).

 

[Justcrazy]

This is just a formality now.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I am not sure what BD tail is doing here. Are they going to play like Maxwell in teh last overs?

 

[BaaliSoda]

Dangerman Musta is gone.

Dutch is just a wicket away from a commanding win.

 

[sweep_shot]

Gone.

142/9.

 

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Nine down here

 

[JaDed]

What the hell, how is such trash performance tolerated by BD fans, this is exactly why I hate those “we always support our team” nonsense because these guys are paid a lot so they better play upto the standard.

New PCT fans are very similar who are accepting mediocre performances.

 

[Justcrazy]

Dangerman Musta is gone.

Dutch is just a wicket away from a commanding win.

It was just a formality , he is not a winner with bat.

 

[jnaveen1980]

When Srilanka started evolving ther was one clear thing evident. They were extremely smart and strategical. That aspect i have never seen with BD team. There is no strategcy, tactic.

 

[Mas-LFC]

It’s not a beauty man. He is a tailender played the wrong line. Just a pretty straight ball. Everything becomes beauty when a spinner hits the wicket.

 

[sweep_shot]

It was just a formality , he is not a winner with bat.

Right.

As a matter of fact, this was Mustafiz's highest ODI score. He was never a batter.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Done and dusted. 88 run victory. Poor BD fans that came all the way from BD to witness this charade

 

[sweep_shot]

All over.

Netherlands wrap up a big win.

They now have 4 points. Congratulations.

 

[sweep_shot]

Done and dusted. 88 run victory. Poor BD fans that came all the way from BD to witness this charade

To be honest, Dhaka is not far from Kolkata. It is like visiting another district (similar distance).

 

[Justcrazy]

Netherlands won by 87 runs

Congrats to Netherlands fans

 

[Mas-LFC]

Well done Netherlands

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

Massive massive victory for Netherlands.
Big set back for Bangladesh.
Where is Athar Ali Khan who was highly confident of his team's chances of semifinals?

Orange Army Roars

 

[jnaveen1980]

To be honest, Dhaka is not far from Kolkata. It is like visiting another district (similar distance).

Still instead of being a memorable trip turned into a forgettable one.

 

[Justcrazy]

To be honest, Dhaka is not far from Kolkata. It is like visiting another district (similar distance).

Its 45 mins flight.

 

[BaaliSoda]

Superb win by the Dutch.

Absolute horror performance once again from Bangladesh.

 

[Justcrazy]

Massive massive victory for Netherlands.
Big set back for Bangladesh.
Where is Athar Ali Khan who was highly confident of his team's chances of semifinals?

Orange Army Roars

BD has regressed a lot in there batting. They need to rethink of there strategy.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Now need Pakistan to smash 350 Tuesday. Batting first. Then Sri Lanka 300+ batting first. Australia will obviously get 400+ against BD.

 

[JaDed]

87 run loss to Netherlands what a joke!

 

[BaaliSoda]

First, it was Australia's win and now this one, makes my Friday night/Saturday morning so sweet!

Congrats Scott Edwards and the team!

 

[jnaveen1980]

I am happy. BD didn't lose by more than this. Now England is at the bottom of the table. Hope they don't take it out on us They have the team to do.

 

[Asif321]

Horrific WC for Bangladesh

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

Actually, board president (Papon) is an MP from ruling party.

I doubt he can be removed, unless he is ordered to be removed by his own party.

He will remain as the board president as long as the incumbent party stays in power.Just too powerful.

 

[rhony]

I don't think there are enough heads left to roll. Head rolling is applicable for England. Not BD. Based on BD fan's reaction in social media they expected their side to finish 6th on an average.

6th? They are in danger of finishing last and having to play qualifiers for next world cup. This from a team that won a lot of home series against good teams in the last couple of years. Not sure what happened to them. I expected BD to beat Ned, SL, Afghanistan and one big scalp. 8 points total. Now they have not much chance to even get to 4

 

[Mas-LFC]

Haturusinghe came back with vengeance to destabilise BD cricket and humiliate it in front of the world. Shameless board president reappointed the guy who left showing such arrogance and ego!

 

[sweep_shot]

6th? They are in danger of finishing last and having to play qualifiers for next world cup. This from a team that won a lot of home series against good teams in the last couple of years. Not sure what happened to them. I expected BD to beat Ned, SL, Afghanistan and one big scalp. 8 points total. Now they have not much chance to even get to 4

6th would be excessive optimism. I don't think they ever deserved to finish at 6th.

Finishing 8th would be a par performance (but, that seems unlikely now).

This is the 2nd worst World Cup performance of all time for BD; 2003 one was the worst when they lost all games including to Kenya and Canada.

 

[jnaveen1980]

BD never had more than 50% chance of win in the whole match. In no time Netherland's win probability reached 80% when they fielded

 

[rhony]

NRR still matters because BD should try to avoid finishing last.

NRR is not just for semi.

Not if you don't get enough points.

 

[BaaliSoda]

The poster held by a BD fan in Eden gardens, today.

Sums up the team and its performance

 

[FlickedOffHips]

Bangladesh embarrassing. Just seem to roll over more often than not. Got more MEEK in them than Van Meekeren.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I dont think Bangladesh will ever produce players like shakib, mushfiq, mahmdullah and I know he is not playing Tammim.

They had a golden generation but achieved zilch. Its very sad.

 

[ishtiaq_ctg]

What a sorry excuse of a team! Most of these players won't even be in the A team of most international sides. Mirpur venue provides these mediocre overhyped players to punch above their weight and win matches here and there. Need a complete overhaul of the cricket system. But that ain't happening with the current regime.

 

[batandballbattle]

To be honest, I'd take aryan dutt over any of our spinners

 

[sweep_shot]

Not if you don't get enough points.

Isn't that obvious?

All teams should try to protect their NRRs. It is better to lose by 50 runs than by 200 runs.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Actually, board president (Papon) is an MP from ruling party.

I doubt he can be removed, unless he is ordered to be removed by his own party.

Politics shouldn't come into who becomes board president or not, but it sadly does in such parts. Need proper voting system every 3-4 years for such position, selectors too need be voted every 3-4 years. Can’t be going on forever. Fans need to uproar!

 

[sweep_shot]

Politics shouldn't come into who becomes board president or not, but it sadly does in such parts. Need proper voting system every 3-4 years for such position, selectors too need be voted every 3-4 years. Can’t be going on forever. Fans need to uproar!

Politics was always present in BD cricket but it became a blatant dictatorship in the last 12 years.

When a board president (who has no cricket background) overrides selectors, you are asking for a long-term disaster.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I dont think Bangladesh will ever produce players like shakib, mushfiq, mahmdullah and I know he is not playing Tammim.

They had a golden generation but achieved zilch. Its very sad.

This could get worse. I always maintained this. But some fans think that is insulting. But it is the truth. Shakib is the reason why they registered some of the memorable wins in their history. He is a world class all rounder. He is irreplacable. Mehidy is not that good a bowler. Not that good a batsman. They have some ingredients. But also they are way behind modern cricket.

 

[WengerOut]

Rachin Ravindra was 7 years old when Rahim/Shakib/Tamim made world cup debut in 2007. Look at his performance against Starc/Hazlewood/Zampa/Cummins.

Tamim, Shakib and Rahim had some fantastic performances when they were Rachin's age.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Sunil Gavaskar is very angry at Bangladesh's performance. He is genuinely pis8ed off, is egging fans to ask questions.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Tamim, Shakib and Rahim had some fantastic performances when they were Rachin's age.

Not as well as this. Already produced two great knocks against two good sides. One against England one against Australia.

 

[JaDed]

BD fans have blamed umpires to pitches to BCCI everything except their players and board who are the real culprit!

 

[rhony]

Sunil Gavaskar is very angry at Bangladesh's performance. He is genuinely pis8ed off, is egging fans to ask questions.

He's one guy that genuinely likes BD. He's been for decades. He even faced a lot of criticism for his biased commentary favoring BD when they played against India

 

[Blackbradman]

Athar Ali Khan be like, take a look at that Innings from Mustifizur, you beauty. Bangladesh on top even after loosing to Dutch.

 

[sweep_shot]

BD fans have blamed umpires to pitches to BCCI everything except their players and board who are the real culprit!

Not all BD fans. Some know what's going on.

Fans who blame umpires and pitches are stupid.

 

[WengerOut]

Not as well as this. Already produced two great knocks against two good sides. One against England one against Australia.

Beg to differ. An over the hill Starc and Hazlewood is not a metric these days. England as well. Shakib basically had a dream WC last time. This is a case of recency and bias towards an Indian origin not to mention bashing the already beaten Bangladesh.

 

[Unbiased-Fan]

BD has regressed a lot in there batting. They need to rethink of there strategy.

They have their best talents playing together now. Don't know why they played so bad.
Conditions was familiar to them, team has good mixup of Experienced and young players, good form but but but...

 

[jnaveen1980]

Beg to differ. An over the hill Starc and Hazlewood is not a metric these days. England as well. Shakib basically had a dream WC last time. This is a case of recency and bias towards an Indian origin not to mention bashing the already beaten Bangladesh.

That was 12 years after his debut. I am a fan of Shakib. But this guy is going to be a star batsman very soon.

 

[JaDed]

Not all BD fans. Some know what's going on.

Fans who blame umpires and pitches are stupid.

Social media BD posters absolutely cry victim against BCCI india ICC like some conspiracy nonsense.
They should noway be losing today’s game, absolute disgrace today’s loss.

 

[Champ_Pal]

BD fans must have tons of patience. Crazy passionate fans of a mediocre team.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Social media BD posters absolutely cry victim against BCCI india ICC like some conspiracy nonsense.
They should noway be losing today’s game, absolute disgrace today’s loss.

What is there to blame? This is a good pitch. Had something for every bowler.

 

[sweep_shot]

This is the worst defeat for Bangladesh of all time (worse than Test defeat against Afghans at home, 2014 T20 defeat against Hong Kong, and 2003 defeat against Canada).

 

[jnaveen1980]

Anyway this match had no consequence even for BD. But they should have been more professional.

 

[sweep_shot]

Anyway this match had no consequence even for BD. But they should have been more professional.

This had consequence. They could've finished 8th or 9th by winning this.

They may now finish last.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is the worst defeat for Bangladesh of all time (worse than Test defeat against Afghans at home and 2003 defeat against Canada).

Really? wow. Netherlands has beaten SA defending similar total. They have some good ingredients to defend totals. Even in 2003 India wa snot comfortable against Netherlands. Scored only like 200.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I would not call this an upset much like i won't call Afghan wins over Englnad/Pakistan an upset. All 3 are clinical where the opposition was never in the game.

 

[SportsWarrior]

Tamim, Shakib and Rahim had some fantastic performances when they were Rachin's age.

Lol, I don't think all of them combined had same quality innings Rachin played against top teams when they were his age. I really doubt if they had it on the world stage. Apart from Shakib' 2019'world cup just about everything else is pretty much average

 

[SportsWarrior]

This is the worst defeat for Bangladesh of all time (worse than Test defeat against Afghans at home, 2014 T20 defeat against Hong Kong, and 2003 defeat against Canada).

No way. NED has already beaten SA and they were competitive for a larger part of Pak match. After this match I really doubt if BD will be so competitive against Pakistan. This is not an upset considering the form in this tournament although a mild upset if you consider that BD is a test playing nation with decades of experience

 

[Cryin Out Loud]

This would be a soul destroying defeat. God knows how they’ll recover from it.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Paul van Meekeren took 4-23 and skipper Scott Edwards made a crucial 68 as the Netherlands beat Bangladesh by 87 runs for their second World Cup win.

Edwards' knock laid a solid platform for the Dutch to post a competitive 229 on a tricky Eden Gardens pitch.

Mehidy Miraz made 35 for Bangladesh but despite some lower-order resistance the Dutch clinically closed out an emphatic win as they were rolled for 142.

It leaves the Netherlands eighth in the table, and England bottom.

Bangladesh's top order were skilfully winkled out by some intelligent bowling from Van Meekeren, as he backed up a good start with the ball from the Dutch with the wickets of Najmul Shanto (9), Shakib Al Hasan (5) and Mushfiqur Rahim (1).

From 70-6 Bangladesh twice threatened to recover only for the Dutch to turn the screw.

A seventh-wicket stand of 38 from Mahmudullah (20) and Mahedi Hasan (17) was ended by a brilliant piece of fielding from Bas de Leede as he ran out the latter.

The Durham all-rounder then had the dangerous Mahmudullah caught by Aryan Dutt to signal the beginning of the end for Bangladesh.

Fittingly, Van Meekeren took the final wicket of Taskin Ahmed - held by De Leede in the deep - to seal a win with 46 balls left unused.

Earlier, Wesley Barresi had counter-attacked for the Netherlands after they had lost both openers early on having won the toss and batted first.

Barresi, the oldest player in the tournament at 39 years and 178 days, looked the most fluent of any Dutch batter en route to a run-a-ball 41 in his first appearance at this World Cup.

Edwards then dug in with a patient knock off 89 balls as he made his second half-century of the tournament after being twice dropped in the same over.

The Dutch lost momentum after he spooned Mustafizur Rahman, the pick of Bangladesh's bowlers with 2-36, to point but Logan van Beek biffed 23 off 16 balls to finish the innings with a flourish.

This result widely fits the narrative of an upset given Bangladesh are a full ICC member and the Netherlands have Associate status.

Yet, the arc of progress of this Netherlands team, who have qualified ahead of two full members in West Indies and Ireland it should be remembered, means it really should be classified as a mild surprise rather than a big shock.

The playing field may not be level in terms of facilities, financial resources and pool of players but out in the middle the Dutch are a versatile well-drilled international side.

A victory over tournament table-toppers South Africa was no fluke, and neither was this.

In the three meetings in ODIs between the sides the Netherlands now have a 2-1 advantage over Bangladesh.

Where the Dutch have excelled on this occasion is outplaying a side with significantly more experience of subcontinental conditions and pitches. Equally impressively, it came on the back of a record-breaking defeat to Australia which would have bruised their confidence.

Bangladesh's impudent batters looked ill-prepared for the patient lines and lengths of the Van Beek, Van Meekeren and De Leede with four top-order batters caught behind.

Bold field placings from Edwards were also integral - the dismissal of Shanto, held at second slip off Van Meekeren, epitomised his aggressive strategy at key moments.

Their fielding was also excellent - in terms of catch conversion rates, nobody else in the tournament has held their chances at a better rate than the Dutch.

The Netherlands players, led by the blue-sky thinking of coach Ryan Cook, had bullishly talked of targeting the semi-finals of the World Cup before the tournament started.

They have now banked more points than England and Bangladesh and have the same number as Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

It seemed an ambitious statement but after six games the Dutch will be satisfied a place in the last four at least remains a mathematical possibility.

Player of the match Paul van Meekeren: "We said we wanted to go for the semi-final, and do that you need to win games. To bounce back from Australia is a great effort from the whole team.

"At the halfway mark of our innings we were looking at 230-240 and if we could get to that we had a chance. We were relentless with our line and length.

"We rode on the wave the momentum we created on the back of our batting."

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards: "We thought if we could get to 220 plus we would be in the game.

"Our bowlers were awesome. They have been stepping up. We were great in the field as well.

"The system is getting more professional in the Netherlands. We train incredibly hard and expect big things from our players. It's nice to get the rewards.

"We have some hard games to come but the semi-finals remains our goal."

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan: "I thought we bowled really well but we were sloppy in the field. We should have restricted them to 160-170 from the position we were in.

"We have been poor with the bat throughout this tournament and this is as bad as it gets. We have been struggling big time,

"There are three games to come and we have to pick up ourselves and I know it's hard but we have to try to finish the tourn
ament on a high."


Source: BBC Sports

 

[WengerOut]

That was 12 years after his debut. I am a fan of Shakib. But this guy is going to be a star batsman very soon.

You can only consider Sachin if you consider WC performance at this age