The cricketing spotlight turns to Sylhet on August 30 as Bangladesh and the Netherlands lock horns in a three-match T20I series. More than just a bilateral contest, this series acts as both a confidence test and a preparation platform for the two sides ahead of major international tournaments on the horizon.
Bangladesh seeking rhythm ahead of Asia Cup
Bangladesh enters the series under the leadership of Litton Das, looking to carry forward the momentum from recent bilateral triumphs against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Tigers’ batting has shown flashes of stability with Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy stepping up, while the middle order continues to evolve.
On the bowling front, Bangladesh appears well-rounded. Mustafizur Rahman’s clever variations, coupled with Taskin Ahmed’s raw pace, provide a potent pace attack. Adding to that, the spin duo of Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain are expected to thrive in home conditions where slow bowlers often dictate terms. Still, Bangladesh’s recent record – eight wins in their last 15 T20Is – shows promise but also underlines their struggle for consistency.
Netherlands riding high on confidence
The Netherlands arrive in Sylhet with their tails up after booking a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup through an impressive run in the European qualifiers. Led by the ever-composed Scott Edwards, the Dutch will view this series as a golden opportunity to test themselves in Asian conditions.
The batting hinges on the aggression of Max O’Dowd at the top and the intent of Vikramjit Singh, while their bowling mix – featuring Aryan Dutt’s off-spin and Fred Klaassen’s seam movement – adds variety. Victories against Jersey and Guernsey have built their confidence, but the real challenge will be adapting quickly to Bangladesh’s spin-friendly surfaces.
NED vs BAN 2025, T20I Series: Schedule
- 1st T20I: August 30 – 5:30 pm IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 6:00 pm local
- 2nd T20I: September 1 – 5:30 pm IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 6:00 pm local
- 3rd T20I: September 3 – 5:30 pm IST/ 12:00 GMT/ 6:00 pm local
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Squads
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed
Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Noah Croes, Cedric de Lange, Teja Nidamanuru, Sikander Zulfiqar, Sebastiaan Braat, Aryan Dutt, Daniel Doram, Paul van Meekeren, Ben Fletcher, Kyle Klein, Tim Pringle, Shariz Ahmad
Telecast and Live Streaming
- Bangladesh: T Sports, Nagorik TV; Tapmad
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Fancode
- Rest of the World: T Sports YouTube Channel
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