BAN vs NED Match Prediction : 1st T20, Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025
BAN vs NED Win Probability
77%
Bangladesh
23%
Netherlands
Bangladesh To Win, 1.22
Bangladesh are used to the conditions and their bowlers, especially Mustafizur Rahman and the spinners, can maximize the help on slow, turning pitches.
Experienced players like Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy provide Bangladesh with a stable and more proven batting lineup compared to the Netherlands.
Bangladesh have a deeper T20 squad with more match-winners across departments
BAN vs NED Betting Tips
Litton Das to score over 24.5 runs
The Bangladesh skipper has been consistent in T20Is and thrives in home conditions. He will likely anchor the innings against the Dutch pacers.
Netherlands to take more than 6 wickets
Despite missing stars, the Dutch bowling lineup with Klaassen, van Meekeren, and Shariz Ahmad has the variety to trouble Bangladesh’s middle order.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Bangladesh
N/A
Netherlands
N/A
Bangladesh enter the series on the back of recent T20I series wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With Litton Das at the helm, they are eyeing consistency ahead of the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, arrive with a mix of youth and experience. While they lack key allrounders Bas de Leede and Roelof van der Merwe, captain Scott Edwards and opener Max O’Dowd will look to anchor their challenge in unfamiliar conditions.
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Bangladesh vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Record
Bangladesh is a much more experienced team and stronger at the T20 format than the Netherlands. The recent head to head reflects that. Last 5 Matches:
- Bangladesh won by 25 runs – Jun 13, 2024
- Bangladesh won by 9 runs – Oct 24, 2022
- Bangladesh won by 8 runs – Mar 09, 2016
- Netherlands won by 1 wicket – Jul 26, 2012
- Bangladesh won by 8 wickets – Jul 25, 2012
Bangladesh vs Netherlands Live-streaming and Broadcast
The series will be broadcast on Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, Willow TV, Sky Sports Cricket, and streamed on RabbitholeBD.
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.
BAN vs NED Team Previews
Bangladesh
Bangladesh enter this T20I series with quiet confidence, especially after showing significant progress in white-ball cricket over the last couple of years. Their squad has a balanced mix of youth and experience, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has developed into a reliable figure in the batting order.
Litton Das brings flair at the top, while Towhid Hridoy has quickly emerged as a middle-order stabilizer capable of changing gears when required. The bowling attack will once again be their major strength. Mustafizur Rahman’s variations are tailor-made for T20 cricket, while the spin trio of Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Tanvir Islam can make life difficult for the Dutch batters on the turning surfaces in Sylhet.
Bangladesh’s recent T20 record at home is impressive, and with the team gaining valuable exposure from playing top nations regularly, they will fancy their chances to dominate.
The key for the hosts will be maintaining batting consistency, as that has often been their weaker link compared to their potent bowling attack.
Bangladesh Expected Playing 11
Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
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Netherlands
The Netherlands continue to be one of the most improved associate nations in world cricket, and this T20I series against Bangladesh offers them another chance to test themselves against higher-ranked opposition.
Their batting unit will revolve around the likes of Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, and Vikramjit Singh. These are all players who have carried the bulk of the responsibility in recent years. Scott Edwards’ leadership and ability to anchor the innings will be crucial in steadying their middle order.
With the ball, the Dutch will rely on all-rounder Bas de Leede and seamer Logan van Beek to strike early, while the spin options of Aryan Dutt and Shariz Ahmad will be tasked with controlling the middle overs. Although their squad lacks the overall depth of Bangladesh, the Netherlands thrive on playing fearless cricket and are known for upsetting stronger teams in ICC events.
The biggest challenge for them will be adapting to the subcontinent conditions, where slower pitches and quality spin often expose their limitations. However, if their top order can fire and the bowlers stick to disciplined lines, they are more than capable of making this contest competitive.
Netherlands Expected Playing 11
Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Noah Croes, Tim Pringle, Saqib Zulfiqar, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad
BAN vs NED Toss Prediction
Teams may prefer to bowl first, as dew in Sylhet makes chasing easier.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Sylhet is known for balanced pitches. There will be some seam movement early, some spin in the middle overs, and better batting under lights. Totals of 160+ will be competitive. Weather is clear, around 30°C, with humidity that could assist swing bowlers.
BAN vs NED: Who Will Win?
Bangladesh’s stronger batting lineup and home advantage make them favorites. But the Netherlands’ disciplined bowling and Edwards’ leadership could make this contest tighter than expected. There is still not enough to back the underdog here.
Bet on Bangladesh to win.
BAN vs NED win percentage stands at 77% in favor of BAN.
Todays Match Prediction: Bangladesh to Win.
