DHAKA, Sept 2, 2025 (BSS)- After winning the first two matches quite 
comfortably, Bangladesh oozed with confidence to sweep the three-match series 
against Netherlands as they take on the visiting side in the third and final 
T20 tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 6 PM. T-sports and Nagorik TV will telecast the match 
live from the stadium.

Bangladesh took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series following their eight-
wicket and nine-wicket victory in the first two matches. Having done so, they 
won their first ever bilateral series against the Dutch.

In fact this is only the second bilateral T20 series between the two sides 
with the Netherlands hosting the first series at their home den back in 2012. 
The series was drawn 1-1. The victory in that series 13 years ago remains the 
Dutch side's only victory against Bangladesh in this format in seven meetings 
as of now.

In both matches of the current series, Bangladesh decided to bowl first after 
winning the toss and the bowlers did an impeccable job to restrict 
Netherlands for paltry total.
 
Bangladesh batters in fact didn't feel pressure in any of those matches, 
sealing the deal quite comfortably.

In the first match, fast bowler Taskin Ahmed's 4-28 restricted the Dutch side 
only for 137-8, a total that Bangladesh overhauled in just 13.3 overs, thanks 
to Captain Liton Das's 29 ball-54 not out.

Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed took 3-21 in the second match to help Bangladesh 
wrap up visitors' innings for just 103. Bangladesh, this time led by opener 
Tanzid Hasan Tamim's 40 ball-54 not out, gunned down the target in 13.1 
overs.

"As a captain, I want to win every series, but it's not possible every time. 
All credit goes to the team members. It was a brilliant effort from the 
bowlers," Liton Das said.
 
"We've been having a camp here for the last two weeks, and they've put in 
extra effort in practice. There was a little bit of grip in the wicket, but 
they bowled really well and executed their plan. They knew how to bowl to the 
wicket, with their variations and everything."

Liton termed the series victory as crucial given their upcoming Asia Cup 
assignment. As they aim to be the best of Asia, he thinks every victory give 
them a psychological boost.

"This is a crucial win for us because we're preparing for the Asia Cup. We'll 
try to build our team day by day. It's a good sign that whoever comes into 
the team, they deliver on their job. At the end of the day, if you win, 
everything will be fine."

Bangladesh broke the winning combination in the second game, brining up Nasum 
Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the place of Rishad Hossain and Shoriful 
Islam. This was done to give everyone an opportunity to play International 
matches before the Asia Cup.

Liton hinted at bringing more changes for the third match also.
Netherlands, however, will be eying for a consolation victory after losing 
the series without any resistance.

Bangladesh: 

Liton Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, 
Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Nurul Hasan Sohan, 
Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan 
Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Saifuddin

Netherlands: 

Scott Edwards (c), Noah Croes, Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, 
Sikander Zulfiqar, Cedric de Lange, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van 
Meekeren, Shariz Ahmad, Ben Fletcher, Daniel Doram, Sebastiaan Braat and Tim 
Pringle.