Talisman: Shakib, who took a brief journey to Dhaka for some particular preparation, would look to regain his contact with the bat.
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Pride would be the underlying theme when Bangladesh seeks to arrest its free fall and the Netherlands eyes its best-ever efficiency within the ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens right here on Saturday.
With cricket fever taking on from Durga Puja celebrations, it is going to be an prolonged spell of enjoyment for ardent lovers of the sport as their most-loved venue joins the extravaganza. For some, the enjoyment will double to see The Tigers from throughout the border in motion.
After struggling 4 successive losses, together with the final one in opposition to South Africa, Bangladesh will really feel comfy being at ‘home away from home’ and will count on some help.
The Tigers are troubled by their below-par displaying on the sector and a few unease off it, evident from final match’s centurion Mahmudullah’s feedback. The group’s poor run is deflating for its passionate followers and a much-needed turnaround will delight them.
Captain Shakib Al Hasan, who took a brief journey to Dhaka for some particular preparation, would look to regain his contact with the bat. Prominent batters, together with Mahmudullah, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, have to contribute effectively, too.
The spirited Netherlands, which appears to be like ahead to punching above its weight once more after surprising South Africa, want to get better from the battering it acquired in opposition to Australia and higher its report within the World Cup.
Skipper Scott Edwards, Colin Ackermann and Sybrand Engelbrecht have shouldered the accountability with the bat. All-rounders reminiscent of Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede, Ackermann and Roelf van der Merwe give flexibility and depth to the facet.
Even as a semifinal berth appears to be like distant for either side, they are going to look to spice up their vanity in good situations until dew performs spoilsport.
