Netherlands will face Bangladesh for the 3rd T20I [Source: @KNCBCricket/X.com]
Bangladesh will meet the Netherlands in the 3rd and final T20I of the three-match series on September 3. The contest is scheduled at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, starting at 5:30 PM IST as it will take place as a dead rubber for fans of both the sides since the Bengal Tigers have already bagged the series.
Bangladesh
The Tigers have already sealed the series 2-0 with back-to-back dominant wins. Taskin Ahmed’s four-wicket spell and the batting brilliance of Litton Das and Saif Hassan set the tone in the first T20I, while Nasum and Taskin Ahmed's disciplined bowling and another composed chase ensured a 9-wicket win in the second. With the series in hand, Bangladesh will look to complete a clean sweep and carry strong momentum forward.
Netherlands
The Dutch struggled with both bat and ball in the opening two matches, failing to cross 140 in either innings. Vikramjit Singh and Aryan Dutt were the only notable contributors in the second game, as the side collapsed to just 103 runs. With pride at stake in the final T20I, the Netherlands will aim to show more fight and avoid a series whitewash in Sylhet.
BAN vs NED Head-To-Head In T20I
Categories
Bangladesh
Netherlands
Matches Played
7
7
Matches Won
6
1
Matches Lost
1
6
Matches Tied
0
0
No Result
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How Will The Pitch At Sylhet International Stadium Behave?
The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium usually favours batters, though pacers often find some movement in the early overs. As the game goes on, conditions tend to get better for batting, which makes chasing the safer choice.
Out of 14 T20Is at this venue, teams batting second have won 10, showing the clear advantage of bowling first. With dew likely to come into play in the evening, the toss will be important, and both skippers are expected to prefer bowling first.
Tanzid Hasan anchored Bangladesh’s chase with an unbeaten 54 off 40 balls in the 2nd T20I. His composure at the crease and ability to rotate strike made sure there were no hiccups in pursuit of a modest target. With back-to-back strong performances, he will be Bangladesh’s batting mainstay once again.
Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed bowled with discipline, returning figures of 2/22 in his four overs. His early strikes dismantled the Netherlands’ top order and kept the run flow in check. As Bangladesh eye a clean sweep, Taskin’s wicket-taking ability will remain crucial.
Nasum Ahmed
Nasum Ahmed was the standout bowler with 3/21 in the 2nd T20I, exploiting the conditions beautifully with his variations. His tight spells not only brought breakthroughs but also built immense pressure in the middle overs. He will be key in containing the Dutch batting lineup in the decider.
Netherlands
Vikramjit Singh
Vikramjit Singh showed some resistance at the top in the 2nd T20I with a quick 24 off 17 balls, providing early momentum before falling to Taskin. His aggressive approach makes him a vital player if Netherlands are to put up a competitive score.
Aryan Dutt
Aryan Dutt was the lone warrior for Netherlands, scoring a fighting 30 off 24 balls in the 2nd T20I and later bowling the most economical spell of the match (0/14 in 4 overs). His all-round contribution will be central to any Dutch comeback.
Max O’Dowd
Max O’Dowd managed only 8 runs in the last T20I but remains one of Netherlands’ most experienced batters. His form at the top is vital for stability, and the visitors will bank on him to deliver a strong start in the series finale.
Today’s Match Prediction: BAN vs NED 3rd T20I Match
Predicted Top Performers
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Aryan Dutt, Max O'Dowd
BAN vs NED 3rd T20I Match: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 160-170 Predicted second innings score: 165-170
Predicted Result: Given the conditions at this ground and the current form of both sides, Bangladesh appear well-placed to win this match.
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