Introduction
The Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025 is coming to an end with the final T20I this Sunday, the 3rd of September, 2025, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh has already won the series by beating the Netherlands in the first T20I by 8 wickets and the second T20I by 9 wickets. Bangladesh are carrying loads of confidence into this final T20I, and they will be looking to complete a clean sweep of the Netherlands, who are hoping to salvage some pride, with luck not on their side thus far in this series.
Match Summary: BAN vs. NED 3rd T20I
- Match: Bangladesh vs. Netherlands, 3rd T20I
- Date: Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM (UTC)
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Series Status: Bangladesh leads 2-0
- Win Probability: Bangladesh (91%) Netherlands (9%)
It would take a monumental effort from the Netherlands to find that capable of stamping out Bangladesh currently, having displayed a dominant, coherent style of play across their batting, bowling, and fielding. The Netherlands played the best of their possible innings but have still struggled to deal with conditions that are not substantially different from those that they would see in the Dutch summer.
Pitch Report: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Typically, the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has offered a good balance for batters and bowlers alike.
Pitch Nature—Batting surface with pace and turn and grip for spinners.
Average first innings score—approximately 132 runs.
Chasing record—Historical data suggests that teams winning in second innings have a significantly better record, with this seeming to be the case also when playing under lights.
Toss prediction—Win toss and bowl first.
Bangladesh successfully chased the total in both previous games, and the trend suggests that if captains winning the toss are given the choice, they will choose to field first again.
Head-to-Head—BAN vs NED T20I
Matches - 7
Bangladesh wins - 6
Netherlands wins - 1
Tied / No Result – 0
The numbers certainly suggest Bangladesh dominance over the Netherlands. The Dutch do not just have a serious issue with the conditions over these three games of this series; they have had a serious issue against Bangladesh as a cricketing nation, especially in subcontinent conditions.
Bangladesh: Team Preview
Bangladesh has been professional in this series. With Tanzid Hasan Tamim roaring them on and Taskin Ahmed leading the bowling unit, they have been almost invincible.
Strengths:
Top-order batters (Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das),
Depth and experience in the ninth with capable players (Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan)
Multi-faceted attack (Taskin's speed, Mustafizur's cutters, Nasum Ahmed's spin)
Weaknesses:
Apparently shaky fielding in the first game
Over-reliance on top-order batting
Likely XI:
Parvez Hossain Emon
Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Litton Das (c & wk)
Saif Hassan
Towhid Hridoy
Jaker Ali
Mahedi Hasan
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Taskin Ahmed
Nasum Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman
Key Players to Watch:
Tanzid Hasan Tamim: 83 runs in 2 matches—the Bangladesh batting star.
Litton Das: Yet to be dismissed in the series, a staunch no. 3 batsman.
Taskin Ahmed: Six wickets in 2 games—bowling with aggression and pace.
Netherlands: Team Preview
The Dutch have been terrible in this series. Even with Max O'Dowd and Scott Edwards, the finding that the collapse was due to a lack of partnerships has done the Dutch team in.
Key Weaknesses:
Batting collapses (7 batsmen dismissed in single digits in 2nd T20I).
Poor against spin.
Bowling attack lacks penetration.
Probable XI:
Max O’Dowd
Vikramjit Singh
Teja Nidamanuru
Scott Edwards (c & wk)
Shariz Ahmad
Noah Croes
Sikander Zulfiqar
Kyle Klein
Aryan Dutt
Paul van Meekeren
Daniel Doram
Key Players:
Max O’Dowd: Experienced opener, needs to fire for Netherlands chances.
Scott Edwards: needs to lead by anchoring the innings as skipper.
Aryan Dutt: All-rounder, with runs and wickets thus far.
BAN vs NED: Match Overview
Bangladesh have been at their best when their batters score quickly at the start, and their bowlers have built continuous pressure ruthlessly. Their bowlers have restricted the Netherlands to below-par totals in both matches, and their batters chased down the totals with ease.
1st T20I: Bangladesh wins by 8 wickets
2nd T20I: Bangladesh wins by 9 wickets in 13.1 overs.
Conversely, the Netherlands have lacked any intensity and have struggled to adapt to the slower pitches and the bowling discipline of Bangladesh.
Reasons Bangladesh are favorites:
Batting and bowling depth
Home advantage
Confidence from winning their two series before this against Pakistan and Sri Lanka
What the Netherlands needs to do in order to compete:
Build strong partnerships at the top of the order.
Rotate strike with better against spin.
Bowl disciplined in the power play.
BAN vs NED Betting Tips & Predictions
Toss Prediction:
Winning team to bowl first.
Match Prediction:
Bangladesh to win and clean sweep 3-0.
Player Betting Markets:
Top Batter (Bangladesh): Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Top Batter (Netherlands): Max O'Dowd
Top Bowler (Bangladesh): Taskin Ahmed
Top Bowler (Netherlands): Aryan Dutt
Safe Bet:
Bangladesh to win outright.
Value Bet:
Taskin Ahmed to take 2+ wickets.
Probable best performers
Best Batter: Tanzid Hasan Tamim (BAN)
Best Bowler: Taskin Ahmed (BAN)
Both players have been consistent throughout the series and are now at the top of their form.
Bangladesh: W W L W W
Netherlands: L L W W L
Bangladesh is riding the momentum; the Netherlands are compromised with inconsistency.
Current Odds from Stake.com
Weather report: Sylhet, September 3, 2025
Temperature: 27–32°C
Conditions: Cloudy with a chance of thundery showers.
Impact: Some rain interruptions are possible, but Sylhet has generally good drainage.
Final Prediction: Bangladesh v Netherlands, 3rd T20I
Bangladesh is in the mood ahead of this contest between the two sides. The batting is performing unbelievably well, and their bowlers are in superb form. The Netherlands has their work cut out to pull off an upset here. Assuming there's no rain interruption, it will be difficult to see the outcome of this match being anything other than a Bangladesh win.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win 3-0
Conclusions
Although the third T20I between Bangladesh and the Netherlands is a dead rubber in the context of the series, it is an opportunity for both punters and cricket enthusiasts. Bangladesh will want a clean sweep to carry themselves into the Asia Cup with confidence, while the Netherlands will be hoping to salvage some pride.
