Netherlands in Bangladesh, 3 T20I Series, 2025 |2nd T20I |9/1/2025 Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Commentary
With this victory, Bangladesh have clinched the series with one match to spare. The final match of the 3-match series will be played just a couple of days later on Wednesday, September 3, at 12 pm GMT. Fans are welcome to join an hour early for pre-match buildup and updates, and it will be interesting to see how both teams approach that game. Cheers.
Litton Das, the skipper of Bangladesh, says that he isn’t really over the moon after winning three back-to-back series as captain. Adds that as a leader, he always wants to win every series, though he knows it is not always possible. He gives full credit to the team for their hard work over the last two weeks, especially during the camp, where the players put in extra effort in practice. Feels that they executed their plans perfectly and bowled really well on this wicket. Praises the likes of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed for their consistency, and also points out how Nasum Ahmed, despite not playing much, stepped up and did well. Stresses that the goal is to keep building the team day by day, and that whoever comes into the side has to deliver. Ends by saying that as long as they keep winning, everything will be fine, and now it’s about seeing how they keep progressing.
Nasum Ahmed is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive match-winning spell. He expresses his satisfaction with his performance, stating that he felt very good about contributing to the team's cause. He credits the team's preparation for the dew conditions, which involved practising with a wet ball during warm-ups, and appreciates the support he received from his teammates. Mentions that he had played a match at the same venue two years ago and had done well then as well, making his current performance all the more special.
The skipper of the Netherlands, Scott Edwards, says that it was a pretty ordinary performance from their side and a disappointing one overall. Admits that they didn’t assess the conditions well, with the pitch playing on the slower side, and in hindsight, they could have done much better. Feels that the Bangladesh bowlers were clinical, and things might have been different had they managed to put 170-180 on the board. Mentions that defending just 103 was always going to be tough, and without wickets in the Powerplay, they were never really in the game. Edwards adds that they have one more match to try and rectify things and get themselves back to the level of cricket they want to be playing.
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Earlier in the game, the Netherlands' batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The Dutch team managed just 103 runs in 17.3 overs, with Nasum Ahmed setting the tone by claiming two early wickets. The Bangladeshi bowlers continued to apply pressure, striking at regular intervals and dismantling the Dutch batting order. Despite Aryan Dutt's valiant effort, scoring 30 off 24 balls, the Netherlands' batting lineup couldn't recover from the early setbacks. Nasum Ahmed was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4-over spell. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman also made significant contributions, taking 2 wickets each.
The Netherlands' bowlers struggled to make an impact, failing to take early wickets and leaving them with little to show for their efforts. Kyle Klein was the sole wicket-taker for the Dutch team. Despite going wicketless, Aryan Dutt bowled brilliantly.
The Bangladesh batting lineup was led by Tanzid Hasan, who top-scored with a half-century. Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon played crucial supporting roles, helping their team achieve a comfortable win. The partnerships between the top-order batters were all that the hosts needed to seal the contest in favour of Bangladesh.
CLINICAL! Bangladesh have dominated the Netherlands, securing a convincing 9-wicket victory in the second T20I and sealing the series 2-0 with one match to spare. The hosts chased down the Netherlands' modest total of 103 with ease, showcasing the talent the side possesses.
13.1
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Kyle Klein to Tanzid Hasan, FOUR! THAT'S IT! DONE AND DUSTED! On a length and around middle, Tanzid Hasan uses his feet and lofts it down the ground to the right of long on for a boundary to seal the deal. Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by nine wickets with 41 balls to spare, winning the 3 match series by 2-0 with one game still left to play.
END OF OVER 13 | 10 Runs & 0 Wkt | BAN 100/1
12.6
0
Paul van Meekeren to Litton Das, Hard length and around off, Das pushes it to cover and wants a quick single but is sent back. Bangladesh need 4 runs.
12.5
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Paul van Meekeren to Litton Das, A slower one, full and around off, Litton comes forward and defends it to cover.
12.4
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Paul van Meekeren to Litton Das, FOUR! SMASHED! A full toss and around off, Litton Das comes forward, presents the full face of the bat and smashes it back to the right of the bowler for a boundary. Just 4 needed now and 100 comes up for Bangladesh.
12.3
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Paul van Meekeren to Litton Das, Pitches it up and around middle, Litton backs away and flicks it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs. Just 8 needed.
12.2
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Paul van Meekeren to Tanzid Hasan, FIFTY FOR TANZID HASAN! Full and around off, Hasan comes forward and pushes it towards mid off to take a quick single to reach his milestone. An impressive innings from the youngster.
12.2
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Paul van Meekeren to Tanzid Hasan, WIDE! A bouncer that goes over the head of the batter, Hasan leaves it. Called a wide.
12.1
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Paul van Meekeren to Tanzid Hasan, Excellent running between the wickets! Short of a length, outside off with pace taken off. Tanzid Hasan shuffles across, tucks it with soft hands in the gap towards deep backward square leg and instantly call for two. Both batters run hard and manages to reach their respective creases.
END OF OVER 12 | 15 Runs & 0 Wkt | BAN 90/1
11.6
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Max O'Dowd to Tanzid Hasan, Pushed through on off, Tanzid drills this to wide long on for one. Just 15 needed.
11.5
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Max O'Dowd to Tanzid Hasan, Floated wide of off, Tanzid Hasan cuts this towards the deep point region and takes two.
There is a slight halt in the play, as Litton Das wants to change his helmet. It is done, and all is well to continue further.
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Max O'Dowd to Tanzid Hasan, SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! Leggie, right in the hitting arch of Tanzid Hasan and he doesn't disappoint the home crowd. Gets down on a knee and slogs this deep into the crowd towards the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
11.3
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Max O'Dowd to Tanzid Hasan, Fired across the batter outside off. Tanzid Hasan leaves it.
11.2
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Max O'Dowd to Tanzid Hasan, FOUR! SMASHED! Max tosses it up around middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan gets down on his knee and slog sweeps this into the gap towards the deep mid-wicket region for four more runs.