ODI World Cup 2023: Netherlands vs Bangladesh Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

In the 28th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the Netherlands (NED) will face Bangladesh (BAN) at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on October 28. The Netherlands had a challenging start, suffering an 81-run defeat to Pakistan and a 99-run loss to New Zealand. They bounced back with a 38-run victory over South Africa but faced defeats against Sri Lanka, losing by five wickets, and Australia, where they were defeated by a massive 309 runs.

Bangladesh's situation in the points table is similar to that of the Netherlands. Having participated in five matches, they've secured just one victory and endured four defeats. Bangladesh initiated their campaign with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan but subsequently faced losses against England by 137 runs and New Zealand by eight wickets. Their fourth encounter resulted in a seven-wicket loss to hosts India, and in their latest match, they suffered a 149-run defeat to South Africa.

Among the ten participating teams, England are one of the sides that have won only one match so far. The other two teams in the same situation will face off in this game, with one of them potentially increasing their points to four, while the other may find themselves without a realistic chance of reaching the semifinals. Here's the weather forecast for the upcoming match.

Clear skies expected during Netherlands vs Bangladesh, Match 28, World Cup 2023 game

On Saturday, October 28, Kolkata is expected to experience a daytime temperature of 32°C, which will drop to 22°C at night. The skies are forecasted to remain clear throughout the day and night, with a minimal 5% chance of rain during the day and 4% at night, indicating that the NED vs BAN match is unlikely to be disrupted by rain. Humidity levels will start at 55% during the day and increase to 70% at night.

Pitch report of Eden Garden Stadium:

Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is renowned for high-scoring matches. In ODIs, the average first innings total there stands at 241, while the second innings typically sees an average score of 203. The stadium's record-high total is 404/5, achieved by India against Sri Lanka. Notably, the NED vs BAN fixture marks the inaugural ICC World Cup 2023 match to be held at this venue. The pitch at Eden Gardens is known for favouring batters, particularly as the match progresses, with spinners often playing a dominant role.

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