Bangladesh and Netherlands meet in the first T20I on Saturday, August 30, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
This marks the Netherlands’ maiden bilateral tour of Bangladesh, adding extra significance to the three-match series.
Bangladesh enter the contest in strong form, having won four of their last five T20Is, and view this series as a key preparation step for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE.
For the Netherlands, the series provides valuable exposure ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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Head-to-head record: Bangladesh vs. Netherlands in T20Is
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have met five times in T20Is, with the Tigers holding a clear edge. Bangladesh have won four of those encounters, while the Dutch have managed just one victory.
- Total matches: 5
- Bangladesh wins: 4
- Netherlands wins: 1
- Tied/No result: 0
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
Batters to watch
Litton Das (BAN): The Bangladesh skipper is a proven match-winner with 2,292 T20I runs and 12 fifties, making him the backbone of their batting lineup.
Max O’Dowd (NED): Netherlands’ leading run-scorer with 2,278 runs at an average of 30.37, O’Dowd is crucial for giving his team strong starts.
Bowlers to watch
Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): With 139 wickets in 111 T20Is, the left-arm pacer remains Bangladesh’s biggest weapon in crunch moments.
Paul van Meekeren (NED): The experienced seamer has 84 wickets and brings control and breakthroughs with the ball.
BAN vs. NED betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
Parimatch has placed Bangladesh as the clear favorite at 1.21, while the Netherlands are outsiders at 4.09. The odds reflect Bangladesh’s strong home advantage, recent form in T20Is, and a more experienced lineup compared to the Dutch, who enter their first-ever bilateral series in Bangladesh.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Bangladesh | 1.21 |
Netherlands | 4.09 |
*Odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Bangladesh to win the match comfortably.
- Litton Das to score 30+ runs at the top.
- Mustafizur Rahman to be among the top wicket-takers.
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Bangladesh vs. Netherlands: Expected playing XIs and team news
Bangladesh Team News
Bangladesh enter the series in strong form, having won four of their last five T20Is. Litton Das will lead the side, bringing plenty of experience with the bat and consistency at the top order.
Towhid Hridoy has been a reliable performer in the middle, while their bowling attack looks settled with Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed spearheading the pace unit. The Tigers are viewing this series as an important preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE.
- Bangladesh (predicted playing XI): Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Netherlands Team News
The Netherlands begin their historic first bilateral series in Bangladesh with a mix of seasoned performers and rising talent. Max O’Dowd remains their most dependable batter, supported by captain Scott Edwards in the middle order.
Their bowling attack is anchored by Paul van Meekeren, the side’s top wicket-taker, with Kyle Klein adding firepower as a young pace option. The Dutch will look to test Bangladesh while gaining valuable experience ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Netherlands (predicted playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Noah Croes, Cedric de Lange, Tim Pringle, Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Kyle Klein, Sikander Zulfiqar
BAN vs. NED live scorecard: 1st T20I
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Where to watch BAN vs. NED 1st T20I in India
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Date & Time (IST): Saturday, August 30, 5:30 p.m
- Streaming Details: Fancode (app and website)
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