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Cricket World Cup: Netherlands claim second victory after brushing aside poor Bangladesh

Scott Edwards

The Netherlands claimed their second win at the World Cup to when they beat Bangladesh by 87 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The victory for the Dutch sends England back to the bottom of the table with the world champions set to face hosts India on Sunday.

Paul Van Meekeren took 4-23 as the Dutch bowled out Bangladesh for 142 to secure a shock 87-run victory at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Captain Scott Edwards earlier hit 68 and Wesley Baresi added 41 as the Netherlands posted 229.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz top-scored with 35 in an underwhelming batting response from Bangladesh.

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