Bangladesh Vs Netherlands 1st T20I : Who will win 1st T20I? Full Match Preview

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Bangladesh Vs Netherlands 1st T20I : Who will win 1st T20I? Full Match Preview

Bangladesh and Netherland are set to face each other in the first T20I of the three matche series today at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This series is first ever bilateral T20I series between the two nations.

Bangladesh come into this contest with full confidence after thwarting pakistan by a 2-1 margin in recent home series. They have won four out of  their five matches . As a result they backing their form and beleifs to pull off yet another win .

On the other hand , the Netherlands are are steadily improving in world cricket and see this series as valuable prepration for the upcoming T20 world cup. Netherland recent form quite impressive over the last five games . Scott Edwards & co. haven,t so many success in asian conditons , but their experince in asian conditons over last couple of years will help them boost confidence and giving tough fight to bangladesh side.

 

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards believes

After qualifying for the [2026 T20] world cup , 

getting match experience in Asia was one of our first goals.

playing three T20Is against a strong side like bangladesh in their home conditons is perfect.

Ahead of T20i series against bangladesh

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Match Details

Date: Satuarday, 30 august 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

 

Pitch Condition
  • Sylhet International cricket Stadium is known for being batting friendly with quick  outfield and short boundaries.
  • Chasing has been easier here most teams winning after batting second.
  • A score of 160-170 should be competitive.

Head to Head records in ODIS

 

Matches Played5
Ban won4
Ned won1
Tied/ No Result0

Bangaldesh vs Netherlands Predicted Playing 11

Bangladesh

Liton Das(captain and wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hirdoy, Nurual Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mehadi Hasan,Mustafizur Rahaman, Taskin Ahmad, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain,Parvez Hossain Emon.

Netherlands

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Teja Nidamamuru,Scott Edwards (captain / wicketkeeper),Noah crores, Credric De Lange, Tim Pringle, Paul Van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Kyle klein, Sikander Zulfiqar.

 

Best Performers of the Match

  1. Max O’Dwod – Recent form of odwod during icc mens T20 world cup europe region  runs against ( 62,92,73).
  2. Paul van Meekeran- provides an x- factor in the death overs capable of reversing the game with timely breakthrough.
  3. Towhid Hirdoy- Bangladesh most consistent batter in recent T20Is. stylish stroke maker capable od anchoring and accelerating innings.
  4. Mustafizur Rahman- 111 Matches , 139 wickets . he will be key bowler and swing the ball and in death overs use slowerone.

Match Prediction 

  • Bangladesh start as favourites with home advantage and stronger depth in both batting and bowlings
  • Netherlands are underdogs but players like o’Dowd and van meekeren they can cause an upset if bangladesh slip up.
  • Toss will Important

 

 

 

Disclaimer: The information is provided in this article including player stats , match preview and performance analysis is based on available data.