The Bangladesh vs Netherlands 2nd T20 in Sylhet ended in a dominant display from the hosts. Bangladesh took charge from the start and never allowed the Netherlands to establish a foothold.
The Netherlands chose to bat first after winning the toss. However, their decision backfired. Bangladesh’s bowlers came out strong and disciplined, swiftly taking down the top order. Wickets fell one after another, and the Dutch side struggled to build partnerships.
Netherlands Batting Scorecard – 103 (10 wkts, 17.3 ov)
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Max O’Dowd | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikramjit Singh | 24 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Edwards (c) (wk) | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Shariz Ahmad | 12 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Croes | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikander Zulfiqar | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Klein | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Aryan Dutt | 30 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| Paul Van Meekeren | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Doram* | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Figures
- Mahedi Hasan – 3.3 ov, 24 runs, 1 wkt
- Taskin Ahmed – 4 ov, 22 runs, 2 wkt
- Nasum Ahmed – 4 ov, 21 runs, 3 wkts
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib – 3 ov, 16 runs, 1 wkt
- Mustafizur Rahman – 3 ov, 18 runs, 2 wkts
Nasum Ahmed led the attack with an excellent spell, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs. At the same time, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman supported him with two wickets each. Consequently, the Netherlands collapsed for just 103 runs in 17.3 overs. The batters had a tough time adjusting to the conditions and just couldn’t manage to put up a competitive score.
Bangladesh’s Batting Scorecard – 104 ( 1 wkt, 13.1 ov)
| Batting | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 23 | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| Tanzid Hasan | 54 | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Litton Das (c) (wk) | 18 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling Figures
- Kyle Klein – 2.1 ov, 20 runs, 1 wkt
Further, Bangladesh began the chase with confidence. Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan attacked the bowlers right away. They added 43 quick runs for the opening partnership, which immediately put pressure on the Netherlands.
Although Emon lost his wicket, the chase remained smooth. Tanzid took charge and played a composed innings. He stayed unbeaten on 54 runs from 40 balls. Meanwhile, skipper Litton Das anchored the other end with 18 not out. Together, they guided Bangladesh to 104 for 1 in just 13.1 overs. As a result, the hosts secured a commanding 9-wicket win with 41 balls left.
With this victory, Bangladesh claimed the three-match T20I series 2-0. They extended their winning run to three consecutive T20I series and four out of their last six. Furthermore, the team gained valuable momentum ahead of the Asia Cup.
The bowlers displayed accuracy, while the batters chased with intent. Therefore, the balance in the squad looks promising. Under Litton’s leadership, Bangladesh continues to build consistency and confidence.
On the other side, the Netherlands will return disappointed. Their batters failed to adjust to the conditions, and their bowlers lacked penetration. Moreover, they conceded too many extras, which made their task even harder.
If the Netherlands wants to compete at this level, it must show more fight. They need stronger partnerships with the bat and sharper strategies with the ball. Otherwise, they will continue to struggle against top sides.
Key Highlights
- Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated with early breakthroughs.
- The Netherlands managed only 103 runs in 17.3 overs.
- Tanzid Hasan struck a match-winning fifty.
- Bangladesh chased the target in 13.1 overs.
- The hosts sealed the series 2-0 with one match remaining.
In summary, Bangladesh displayed complete control in this match. They outclassed the Netherlands in every department. From disciplined bowling to confident batting, the hosts looked unstoppable. Bangladesh vs Netherlands 2nd T20 confirmed Bangladesh’s rising strength in T20 cricket and set the stage for an exciting final game.
