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Bangladesh Host Netherlands as First Bilateral T20I Tour Begins in Sylhet Today

Both teams treat the three T20Is as preparation for upcoming global tournaments.

Overview

  • The series opens on August 30 at 5:30 PM IST in Sylhet, with the remaining T20Is on September 1 and September 3 at the same venue.
  • Bangladesh name a 16-man squad led by Litton Das, while the Netherlands travel with 15 under Scott Edwards without all-rounders Bas de Leede and Roelof van der Merwe.
  • Previews describe a batting-friendly surface in Sylhet with spin in play and a historical edge for chasing sides, prompting expectations that the toss winner may prefer to bowl.
  • Forecasts warn of an 80% chance of rain for the opener, with temperatures around 32°C and potential dew later in the evening.
  • There is no television broadcast in India; live streaming is available on the FanCode app and website, with previews highlighting Max O’Dowd and Mustafizur Rahman as players to watch.