Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report & Weather Forecast For NED vs BAN ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match 28

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Eden Gardens in Kolkata will stage it's first match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 on Saturday (October 28) when two sides in search of a win will clash as Netherlands take on Bangladesh in match 28 of the show-piece tournament.

Both sides come into the match on the back of demoralising defeats. While Scott Edwards-led Netherlands lost to Australia in a lopsided contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh were handed a thumping loss by South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The two sides, however, were helpless when they bowled first on batting friendly wickets in their most recent matches. They have played on different surfaces in the five matches so far, but have only registered a solitary win each at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, where bowlers had some help.

They could be presented with competitive surface for their encounter in Kolkata, which has often seen only batter's find some joy especially with dew also setting in during the later stages of the match.

While weather has not interrupted Bangladesh's matches so far in the World Cup, Netherlands match against South Africa was curtailed after rain delayed the start in Dharamsala. But weather is unlikely to have an impact in this match in Kolkata.

The venue in Kolkata has produced some competitive games earlier. So, how will the weather and pitch conditions be for NED vs BAN clash in Kolkata? Will rain have an impact? Will dew be a factor in the match?

With some parts of India witnessing showers due to the retreating monsoon, here is a look at the Kolkata weather forecast and the Eden Gardens pitch report for NED vs BAN 28th ICC World Cup match:

Kolkata Weather Forecast on October 28

There is no threat of rain in Kolkata on Saturday (October 28) or in the lead up to match. It is expected to be a day for hazy sunshine and moonlight with temperatures reducing from 33° C at the start of play to 26° C at the closing stages, according to AccuWeather.

As per Weather Channel, there is forecast for a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperatures will touch 31° C in the noon and reduce to 26° C at the closing stages. So, weather is unlikely to play spoilsport in the NED vs BAN match in Kolkata.

However, like many other venues in the 2023 World Cup, dew could be a factor in the later stages of the second innings in Kolkata, meaning the team chasing may have an extra advantage. So, how is the Kolkata wicket going to play? How will they cope with dew?

Eden Gardens pitch report for NED vs BAN World Cup match

Four pitches of the nine strips have been selected by the ICC to host the five ICC World Cup 2023 matches, including the semifinal, in Eden Gardens in Kolkata. All the wickets at the venue have been prepared using black cotton soil, which helps retain the bounce.

With the games being played in the end of October and start of November, dew is likely to be a factor helping the teams chasing, but sporting tracks have been prepared to stop one-sided matches. The most recent ODI at the venue saw a low-scoring match with both spin and pace finding joy.

The average first innings score in the 31 ODIs hosted by the venue is 236. Over the years, the teams batting first have had the advantage with spinners using the slowing surface as the game progresses.

The captains will be tempted to chase especially with the dew factor in mind. However, the recent matches in the World Cup may force the captain to put runs on the board and defend the score, especially Bangladesh, who possess a better spin attack.