Follow Bangladesh vs Netherlands 1st T20I 2025 live updates from Sylhet. Taskin Ahmed gives Bangladesh the early breakthrough as Netherlands struggle in the powerplay.
Bangladesh and Netherlands face off in the opening clash of the three-match T20I series at the Sylhet International Cricket Ground. The contest marks the beginning of Bangladesh’s preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, while the Netherlands aim to test themselves against a stronger opponent before future global events.
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The Sylhet crowd welcomed both teams with great enthusiasm, and conditions were favorable for an entertaining game. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and opted to bowl first, keeping in mind the dew factor that often plays a role in evening games at this venue. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards admitted he would have also preferred to bowl, but chose to take the challenge of setting a target.
Netherlands’ batting starts briskly
Opening pair Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh walked out with positive intent. O’Dowd looked in rhythm, hitting crisp boundaries through cover and taking on the short ball with confidence. In the second over, he lofted Mahedi Hasan for a towering six over long on, sending a strong message early in the innings. Vikramjit played cautiously, rotating the strike and allowing O’Dowd to attack.
Shoriful Islam’s pace in the second over proved expensive as O’Dowd struck consecutive fours, taking the total to 16 in just 1.4 overs. Netherlands appeared set for a solid powerplay score with 25 on the board without loss after two overs.
Taskin Ahmed provides breakthrough
The game shifted quickly when Taskin Ahmed entered the attack. On his very first ball, Taskin removed Max O’Dowd with a good-length delivery that caught the leading edge, safely pouched at cover. The dismissal silenced the early Dutch momentum. Teja Nidamanuru then joined Vikramjit, but runs began to dry up as Taskin and Mustafizur Rahman kept the pressure tight with disciplined bowling.
Shoriful soon dismissed Vikramjit Singh, who failed to clear long on and was caught by Parvez Hossain Emon. With both openers back in the pavilion, Netherlands were suddenly 38 for 2, and the Bangladeshi bowlers had their tails up.
Captain Scott Edwards tries to rebuild
Scott Edwards, the Netherlands skipper, entered at number four. He began confidently with a reverse sweep for four off Rishad Hossain and looked determined to lift the scoring rate. Alongside Nidamanuru, he put together quick runs, including a boundary through cover and smart running between the wickets.
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However, Saif Hassan’s introduction into the attack brought more drama. Edwards attempted another sweep but mistimed his shot, only to be caught brilliantly at deep square leg by Jaker Ali. The wicket was a huge moment for Bangladesh, as Edwards had begun to look dangerous.
Middle overs pressure mounts
Netherlands’ innings slowed further as Nidamanuru was forced into the role of anchoring. He showed some resistance with a six and a stylish boundary off Taskin Ahmed, but wickets around him made it difficult to accelerate. Shariz Ahmad and Noah Croes came in with the responsibility of reviving the innings, but Bangladesh’s spinners, especially Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain, tightened the grip.
By the halfway stage of the innings, Netherlands were 68 for 4, having lost Edwards and Nidamanuru in quick succession. The drinks break provided them with a much-needed pause to regroup, yet Bangladesh looked in firm control.
Sylhet pitch analysis
The pitch at Sylhet has historically favored batters, but early signs suggested otherwise. With rain in the lead-up to the game, certain patches of dampness created uneven bounce and variable pace. Bowlers who hit the right areas were rewarded, as Taskin and Saif Hassan demonstrated. While boundaries were possible, timing the ball consistently remained a challenge, pointing to a total closer to par than high-scoring.
Bangladesh eye strong chase
Bangladesh’s recent form in T20Is has been impressive, with back-to-back series wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. At home, they remain clear favorites, especially with their balanced attack of pacers and spinners. The strategy to bowl first appears justified, as early wickets placed them in command of the match.
The Dutch side, despite promising performances in European qualifiers, clearly lacked experience against top-tier bowling attacks. To stay competitive, they would need Nidamanuru or Croes to play a defining knock and push the score to at least 150. Anything below that would make life easy for Bangladesh’s in-form top order, featuring Litton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon, and Tanzid Hasan.
Conclusion: Bangladesh vs Netherlands
The first T20I between Bangladesh and Netherlands has already shown why Sylhet is a testing venue for visiting teams. Taskin Ahmed’s fiery spell, backed by sharp fielding and disciplined spin, ensured that Bangladesh held control after Netherlands’ promising start. As the series progresses, the visitors will hope to adapt better to the conditions, but in this opening game, Bangladesh remain firm favorites to seal victory.
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