Bangladesh vs Netherlands – 2nd T20I 2025 at Sylhet, Match Preview

Match Overview Bangladesh vs Netherlands – 2nd T20I 2025

The Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025 continues with the 2nd T20I at Sylhet on September 1, 2025. Bangladesh cruised to victory in the 1st T20I and now eye a series win, while the Netherlands must regroup quickly to stay alive in the contest. With Sylhet offering batting-friendly conditions and a buzzing home crowd, expect another competitive clash.

Recent Form

• Bangladesh – W, W, W, L, W: Dominant in recent T20Is, winning four of their last five.
• Netherlands – W, L, W, W, L: Flashes of brilliance but struggling for consistency against stronger opponents.

Players to Watch – Bangladesh (BAN)

• Litton Das – Experienced opener with 261 runs in 10 matches, averaging 29 at a strike rate of 134.53. He anchors the batting order.
• Tanzid Hasan – Young aggressor with 230 runs in 9 games, striking at 135.29, a key weapon in the powerplay.
• Taskin Ahmed – Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, taking 10 wickets in just 4 matches at a superb strike rate of 8.7.
• Shoriful Islam – Left-arm pacer with 9 wickets in 7 games, effective with new-ball swing.

Players to Watch – Netherlands (NED)

• Max O’Dowd – The most consistent Dutch batter, with 333 runs in 9 matches, averaging 47.57 at a strike rate of 135.36.
• Scott Edwards – Skipper and middle-order anchor, scoring 206 runs in 10 games with a steady 124.84 SR.
• Kyle Klein – Strike bowler with 14 wickets in 8 matches, capable of breakthroughs at crucial stages.
• Aryan Dutt – Economical off-spinner, with 9 wickets in 8 games at just 6.39 economy.

Head-to-Head Record Bangladesh vs Netherlands – 2nd T20I 2025

• Aug 30, 2025 – Bangladesh won by 8 wickets.
• Jun 2024 – Bangladesh won by 25 runs.
• Oct 2022 – Bangladesh won by 9 runs.
• Mar 2016 – Bangladesh won by 8 runs.
• Jul 2012 – Netherlands won by 1 wicket.

Summary: Last 5 → Bangladesh 4 wins, Netherlands 1 win. The Tigers have dominated this rivalry.

Match Prediction Bangladesh vs Netherlands – 2nd T20I 2025

With Taskin Ahmed in lethal bowling form and Litton-Tanzid providing stability at the top, Bangladesh are favorites to seal the series. The Netherlands need a big knock from O’Dowd and disciplined spells from Klein and Dutt to challenge. Prediction: Bangladesh likely to clinch 2–0.