The Bangladesh vs Netherlands 3rd T20 in Sylhet ended in a rain washout, but Bangladesh sealed the series 2-0. They played with intent, dominated with the bat, and celebrated with the trophy despite the disrupted finale.
From the beginning, Bangladesh attacked confidently. Litton Das led the charge with a superb innings. He hit an impressive 73 runs off just 46 balls, with six fours and four huge sixes lighting up the scoreboard. With this knock, he overtook Shakib Al Hasan for the most fifties by a Bangladeshi in T20Is. At the same time, he equaled Mahmudullah Riyad’s record for the most sixes in the format.
Bangladesh’s Batting Scorecard – 164 (4 wkts, 18.2 ov)
| Batting | Runs | Ball | 4s | 6s |
| Saif Hassan | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Litton Das (c) (wk) | 73 | 46 | 6 | 4 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamim Hossain | 21 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaker Ali* | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Nurul Hasan* | 22 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
Bowling Figure
- Kyle Klein – 4 ov, 53 runs, 3 wkts
- Tim Pringle – 4 ov, 18 runs, 1 wkt
Bangladesh kept building partnerships. Najmul Hossain Shanto rotated the strike well. Towhid Hridoy added quick runs, while Shamim Hossain chipped in during the middle overs. Consequently, the scoreboard kept ticking. By the 18th over, the hosts reached 164 for 4 and looked set for a big finish. However, heavy rain returned and forced the umpires to call off the match.
Although the rain ended the contest, Bangladesh had already secured the series. They won the first two matches, which gave them an unassailable lead. Therefore, the washout only confirmed their dominance. The players lifted the trophy and celebrated under the Sylhet skies.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands fought hard with the ball. Kyle Klein made some crucial plays by dismissing Litton Das and Shamim Hossain at pivotal moments. Tim Pringle also bowled with discipline and earned a wicket. Their efforts slowed Bangladesh briefly, yet they couldn’t stop the hosts from gaining control.
Litton Das collected both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. He anchored Bangladesh’s batting in all three games. His calm leadership and consistent run-scoring guided the team at crucial stages. As a result, Bangladesh walked away with both individual and collective success.
On the other hand, the Netherlands struggled to find a rhythm. Their bowlers delivered in patches, but their batting lacked firepower across the series. Captain Scott Edwards now faces the task of regrouping his side and improving their approach for future contests.
To sum up, Bangladesh vs the Netherlands 3rd T20 did not deliver a complete game due to rain. Nevertheless, Bangladesh showcased strength, confidence, and skill throughout the series. Litton Das emerged as the standout performer, while the team secured a 2-0 victory on home soil. This result will boost their confidence before tougher assignments, while the Netherlands returns home with valuable lessons to build upon.
