WATCH: Angry Bangladesh fan slaps himself with shoe after losing to Netherlands in ODI World Cup 2023

Bangladesh's performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 took a nosedive as they suffered a resounding 87-run defeat at the hands of the Netherlands on Saturday, October 28, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With this defeat the chances for the Bangladesh team to qualify for the next stage in the ongoing World Cup have been halted. In the six games that the Bangladesh side have played in the tournament so far, they have managed to win just one game. The side is also placed ninth on the points table in the ongoing tournament just above England.

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Following this disappointing outcome, a video featuring a Bangladeshi fan vigorously slapping himself with a shoe has gone viral on the internet. This passionate 'Bangla Tigers' supporter demonstrated his frustration by removing his shoe and self-administering slaps, while vehemently criticizing the team for their lackluster display.

Watch the video here:

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This Is Really Really Sad

Bangladesh Fans Lost Cool At Eden After Shameful Performance .

Slap Themselves With Shoe. Some Are Saying " We Dont Mind Loosing To Big Teams. But How Can U Lose To Netherlands? Shakib, Mushfiq And All Should Be Sl*** Shoes. On Behalf Im… pic.twitter.com/RZLGLaWqiK

— বাংলার ছেলে 🇧🇩 (@iSoumikSaheb) October 28, 2023

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Netherlands won their second game of ODI World Cup 2023

Earlier in the day, Scott Edwards won the toss and opted to bat first. The team did not get off to a good start as they lost their openers inside the first three overs. Wesley Barresi and Colin Ackerman steadied the ship with a 59-run stand. However, wickets fell in clusters as the Dutch side found themselves at 107/5 at the end of 27 overs.

The captain joined forces with Sybrand Engelbrecht and formed a 78-run partnership to bring their team back into the game. After they were dismissed, Logan van Beek hit some lusty blows and helped the Netherlands finish their innings with some momentum. Bangladesh were set a target of 230 runs on a decent pitch.

The team from Europe made Bangladesh earn every run as they bowled and fielded commendably. Bangladesh lost six wickets for 70 runs and some late resistance took them to the three-figure mark. Eventually, Edwards and Co. won by 87 runs and Paul van Meekeren was awarded Player of the Match for his fantastic spell of 4/23 in 7.2 overs.

This was Bangladesh's fifth loss on the trot and they are now languishing at No. 9 on the points table, just above England. However, the Bangladesh fans have stuck through thick and thin with their team. Shakib Al Hasan will have to motivate his troops and try to give their passionate supporters something to cheer about in the games to come.