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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.

Bangladesh and Netherlands will face off in three T20Is. Courtesy: PTI
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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.