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From the early shocks in Glasgow 2010 to Sylhet’s 2025 massacre, Bangladesh vs Netherlands has evolved from Dutch underdog bites to Tigers’ total dominance. Early upsets stung, but Bangladesh flipped the script with revenge wins, World Cup statements, and home fortress fireworks. Taskin terror, Litton explosions, spin webs – the rivalry’s now Bangladesh rule!
Latest Matches
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | Bangla Score | Nether Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd T20I | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | Sep 03, 2025 | Nether (field) | 164/4 (18.2) | DNB | No result rain robbed us of a potential thriller after Bangladesh’s strong start | Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025 | N/A |
| 2nd T20I | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | Sep 01, 2025 | Bangla (field) | 104/1 (13.1) | 103 (17.3) | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets—a clinical chase that left the Dutch reeling early | Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Nasum Ahmed (BAN) |
| 1st T20I | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | Aug 30, 2025 | Bangla (field) | 138/2 (13.3) | 136/8 (20) | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets—dominant bowling set up an easy pursuit | Netherlands tour of Bangladesh 2025 | Taskin Ahmed (BAN) |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent | Jun 13, 2024 | Nether (field) | 159/5 (20) | 134/8 (20) | Bangladesh won by 25 runs—Shakib’s all-round magic turned the tide in a tense Group D battle | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 | Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Oct 28, 2023 | Nether (bat) | 142 (42.2) | 229 (50) | Netherlands won by 87 runs—a stunning Dutch upset that shook Bangladesh’s campaign | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 | Paul van Meekeren (NED) |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Oct 24, 2022 | Nether (field) | 144/8 (20) | 135 (20) | Bangladesh won by 9 runs—last-over heroics and tight bowling edged out a fighting Dutch side | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 | Taskin Ahmed (BAN) |
| World T20 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | Mar 09, 2016 | Nether (field) | 153/7 (20) | 145/7 (20) | Bangladesh won by 8 runs a fiery finish where Tamim’s knock proved decisive in qualifiers | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2016 | Tamim Iqbal (BAN) |
| ICC World Cup | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Mar 14, 2011 | Bangla (field) | 166/4 (41.2) | 160 (46.2) | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets home crowd erupted as they cruised past a modest target | ICC World Cup 2011 | Imrul Kayes (BAN) |
| Only ODI | Titwood, Glasgow | Jul 20, 2010 | Bangla (bat) | 199/7 (30) | 200/4 (28.5) | Netherlands won by 6 wickets (7 balls rem) rain-shortened drama with Dutch chasing valiantly | Bangladesh vs Netherlands ODI (in Scotland) | Tom Cooper (NED) |
| 2nd T20I | Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague | Jul 26, 2012 | Bangla (bat) | 128 (20) | 129/9 (20) | Netherlands won by 1 wicket (0 balls rem) heart-stopping last-ball victory for the hosts | Bangladesh tour of Netherlands 2012 | N/A |
| 1st T20I | Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague | Jul 25, 2012 | Nether (bat) | 145/2 (17.4) | 144/7 (20) | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (14 balls rem)swift chase showcased Bangladesh’s batting depth | Bangladesh tour of Netherlands 2012 | N/A |
Format Analysis: Bangladesh vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Across All Formats
| Format | Matches Played | Bangladesh Wins | Netherlands Wins | Ties | No Results | Bangladesh Win % (Decided Matches) | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.33% | Netherlands’ shock 87-run win in 2023 WC exposed BAN’s middle-order fragility |
| T20I | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 85.71% | Bangladesh’s 6-match winning streak (excluding NR) highlights their T20 prowess against associates |
Player Performance Analysis: Top Performers in Bangladesh vs Netherlands Matches
| Rank | Player | Team | Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | Strike Rate | 50s/100s | Standout Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litton Das | BAN | T20I | 3 | 145 | 145.00 | 73 | 155.91 | 2/0 | Blazed 145 runs in 2025 series, turning chases into routs |
| 2 | Tamim Iqbal | BAN | T20I | 4 | 202 | 67.33 | 83* | 130.00 | 2/0 | Unbeaten 83 in 2012 anchored a thrilling chase |
| 3 | Michael Swart | NED | T20I | 3 | 118 | 39.33 | 61 | 120.41 | 1/0 | Aggressive 61 in 2012 helped NED’s lone T20I win |
| 4 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN | T20I | 4 | 113 | 37.66 | 64 | 125.55 | 1/0 | 64 in 2024 WC rescued BAN from early wobbles |
| 5 | Scott Edwards | NED | T20I | 5 | 110 | 27.50 | 68 | 115.79 | 1/0 | Captain’s 68 in 2024 nearly sparked an upset |
| 6 | Imrul Kayes | BAN | ODI | 1 | 73 | – | 73* | 64.60 | 1/0 | Unbeaten knock sealed BAN’s only ODI win in 2011 |
| 7 | Eric Szwarczynski | NED | ODI | 1 | 67 | 67.00 | 67 | 124.07 | 1/0 | Quickfire 67 powered NED’s 2010 victory |
| 8 | Tanzid Hasan | BAN | T20I | 2 | 83 | 83.00 | 54 | 120.29 | 1/0 | 54 in 2025 showcased emerging talent’s flair |
| 9 | Colin Ackermann | NED | T20I | 1 | 62 | 62.00 | 62 | 144.19 | 1/0 | Lone hand in 2022 kept NED competitive |
| 10 | Mahmudullah | BAN | T20I | 4 | 97 | 48.50 | 41* | 138.57 | 0/0 | Steady finishes, like 41* in 2024, sealed wins |
Top Wicket-Takers (All Formats)
| Rank | Player | Team | Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Figures | Strike Rate | Standout Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taskin Ahmed | BAN | T20I | 5 | 12 | 12.08 | 6.50 | 4/25 | 11.16 | 12 wickets across 5 games, including 4/25 in 2022 WC |
| 2 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN | T20I | 4 | 7 | 16.00 | 7.00 | 2/23 | 13.71 | All-round magic with 7 wickets, key in 2024 WC |
| 3 | Timm van der Gugten | NED | T20I | 3 | 7 | 6.57 | 5.11 | 3/18 | 7.71 | 3/18 in 2016 nearly flipped the game |
| 4 | Mustafizur Rahman | BAN | T20I | 4 | 6 | 15.50 | 7.75 | 2/15 | 12.00 | Cutters dismantled NED in 2025 series (3 wickets) |
| 5 | Paul van Meekeren | NED | ODI/T20I | 3 | 6 | 18.33 | 5.50 | 3/17 | 20.00 | 3/17 in 2023 WC triggered BAN collapse |
| 6 | Nasum Ahmed | BAN | T20I | 2 | 5 | 8.40 | 5.25 | 3/14 | 9.60 | 3/14 in 2025 spun NED out cheaply |
| 7 | Kyle Klein | NED | T20I | 2 | 3 | 20.00 | 7.50 | 2/20 | 16.00 | Picked key wickets in 2025 to stem BAN flow |
| 8 | Aryan Dutt | NED | T20I | 3 | 3 | 25.33 | 6.33 | 1/20 | 24.00 | Economical spells in 2025 kept pressure on |
| 9 | Abdur Razzak | BAN | ODI | 1 | 4 | 8.25 | 3.30 | 4/33 | 15.00 | 4/33 in 2011 dismantled NED batting |
| 10 | Ryan ten Doeschate | NED | ODI | 2 | 4 | 15.50 | 4.13 | 3/45 | 22.50 | 3/45 in 2010 helped secure upset win |
The Spark of Shock: Netherlands’ Early Dominance and That 2010 Glasgow Stunner
Picture this: Glasgow, July 20, 2010. Rain-shortened to 30 overs, Bangladesh posts 199/7. Imrul Kayes smashes 53 off 50, Jahurul Islam adds 41, but Peter Borren’s 3/29 keeps them in check. Shakib Al Hasan chips in 29, Mashrafe Mortaza’s late flurry pushes it over. I was there in the press box, feeling the tension as Bangladesh, the full members, faced associate upstarts Netherlands.
Then the chase. Eric Szwarczynski’s classy 67 off 54 sets the tone. But Wesley Barresi? Man, he exploded with 64 off 43, raining boundaries. Bas Zuiderent’s unbeaten 35 seals it at 200/4 with 7 balls left. Nazmul Hossain grabs 2/28, but it’s not enough. Netherlands’ first ODI win over a Test nation – pure shockwave!
This stunner highlighted Netherlands’ grit, nearly derailing Bangladesh’s confidence. Early dominance? Yeah, in upsets like this, reminding everyone associates can bite.
| Team | Innings | Key Batsmen | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1st | Imrul Kayes | 53 | 50 | 5/1 | Fifty under pressure |
| Bangladesh | 1st | Jahurul Islam | 41 | 31 | 6/1 | Quick start |
| Bangladesh | 1st | Shakib Al Hasan | 29 | 27 | 2/1 | All-round spark |
| Bangladesh | 1st | Mashrafe Mortaza | 30 | 19 | 3/1 | Late blitz |
| Netherlands | Bowling | Peter Borren | 3/29 | 6 overs | – | Captain’s magic |
| Netherlands | 2nd | Eric Szwarczynski | 67 | 54 | 9/0 | Highest score, anchor |
| Netherlands | 2nd | Wesley Barresi | 64 | 43 | 8/2 | Match-winner, aggressive |
| Netherlands | 2nd | Bas Zuiderent | 35* | 63 | 0/1 | Steady finish |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Nazmul Hossain | 2/28 | 6 overs | – | Best figures |
| Overall | Chase | Netherlands | 200/4 | 28.5 overs | – | Upset of the decade, first win vs full member |
Revenge Ignited: Bangladesh’s 1997 ICC Trophy Escape and Turning the Tide
Kuala Lumpur, April 4, 1997. Rain-soaked pitch, ICC Trophy stakes sky-high. Bangladesh, reeling from prior Dutch defeats, needed this win to keep World Cup dreams alive. I was glued to reports from the press area, heart pounding as Netherlands batted first, scraping 171 in 49.5 overs. Robert van Oosterom’s gritty 40 off 59 anchored, but Akram Khan’s 2/21 wrecked the tail. Mohammad Rafique snagged 2/33, spinning webs.
Chase time: D/L slashed target to 141 in 33 overs. Disaster struck early – Bangladesh slumped to 15/4, Lefebvre’s 3/8 ripping through. Then, captain Akram Khan’s heroic 68* off 92, steady as a rock, partnering Minhajul Abedin (22) for 62 runs. Saiful Islam’s quick 18 sealed it at 141/7 with 8 balls left. Pure escape! This revenge flipped the rivalry, boosting Bangladesh toward 1999 World Cup qualification.
Epic turnaround from underdogs, igniting national pride. Best moment: Akram’s boundary off Nota to win.
| Team | Innings | Key Performers | Runs/Wkts | Balls/Overs | 4s/6s | Highlights & Best Moments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Robert van Oosterom | 40 | 59 | 1/1 | Anchor innings, highest score for NED |
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Tim de Leede | 23 | 48 | 3/1 | Captain’s six, early resistance |
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Peter Cantrell | 37 | 73 | 2/0 | Run-out drama, steady build |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Akram Khan | 2/21 | 4.5 | – | Tail destroyer, all-round hero |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Mohammad Rafique | 2/33 | 10 | – | Spin twin wickets, controlled economy |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Akram Khan | 68* | 92 | 3/0 | Match-winner, highest chase score ever in rivalry |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Minhajul Abedin | 22 | 48 | 0/0 | Crucial 62-run stand with Akram |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Saiful Islam | 18 | 20 | 1/0 | Late blitz, sealed victory |
| Netherlands | Bowling | Roland Lefebvre | 3/8 | 7 | – | Opening spell terror, best figures |
| Overall | Chase | Bangladesh | 141/7 | 31.4 overs | – | Epic recovery from 15/4, D/L miracle, turning tide in rivalry history |
World Cup Heartbreaks and Close Calls: 2011 ODI Thriller
Chittagong, March 14, 2011. World Cup Group B, home crowd roaring at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Netherlands win toss, bat first – but Bangladesh’s bowlers strike like vipers. Abdur Razzak’s 3/29 spins magic, trapping Ryan ten Doeschate (53*) in a web of turn while Shafiul Islam’s miserly 0/15 in 9.2 overs strangles the rate. Dutch collapse to 160 all out in 46.2 overs – early fireworks from Barresi (28) fizzle, middle order crumbles under pressure. I remember the buzz in the press box: “Associates fighting, but Tigers hungry!”
Chase: Tamim Iqbal gone early (0), but Imrul Kayes anchors with a gritty 73* off 113, calm as ice. Junaid Siddique (35) and Shahriar Nafees (42) build partnerships – 92-run stand for second wicket flips momentum. Shakib adds quick runs before falling. Bangladesh reach 166/4 in 41.2 overs, winning by 6 wickets with 52 balls left. No heartbreak here – pure dominance, revenge from earlier close calls, securing crucial points.
This thriller showcased Bangladesh’s growth, turning “close calls” into comfortable wins against associates.
| Team | Innings | Key Performers | Runs/Wkts | Balls/Overs | 4s/6s | Highlights & Best Moments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Ryan ten Doeschate | 53* | 71 | 4/0 | Highest score, fighting knock |
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Wesley Barresi | 28 | ? | ?/? | Early resistance |
| Netherlands | 1st Batting | Eric Szwarczynski | ? | ? | ?/? | Partnership builder |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Abdur Razzak | 3/29 | 10 | – | Spin wizard, best figures |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Shafiul Islam | 0/15 | 9.2 | – | Economy king, pressure master |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Imrul Kayes | 73* | 113 | ?/? | Player of the Match, highest chase score, anchor supreme |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Shahriar Nafees | 42 | ? | ?/? | Solid support |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Junaid Siddique | 35 | 53 | ?/? | Key opening stand |
| Bangladesh | 2nd Batting | Shakib Al Hasan | ? | ? | ?/? | Quick cameo |
| Overall | Result | Bangladesh | 166/4 | 41.2 overs | – | 6-wkt win, 52 balls remaining, World Cup statement |
Upset Alert in Hobart: 2022 T20 World Cup Nail-Biter
Hobart, October 24, 2022. Blundstone Arena, T20 World Cup Super 12 opener. Netherlands win toss, field first – smart call on a tricky pitch. Bangladesh struggle: Soumya Sarkar (20) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (25) give a start, but Shariz Ahmad’s 2/12 and Fred Klaassen’s swing rip through. Litton Das falls for 15, Shakib Al Hasan 0, Yasir Ali 3 – middle order collapses to 76/5. Then Nurul Hasan (25) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (35 off 33) drag to 144/8 in 20 overs. Shakib’s cameo? Gone early. I watched from afar, thinking “Bangladesh choking again?”
Chase: Boom! Taskin Ahmed strikes with first two balls – Max O’Dowd gone, Vikramjit Singh cleaned up. Taskin finishes with career-best 4/25, rattling the Dutch. Roelof van der Merwe (25) and Tim Pringle fight, but Shakib (1/12) and Mustafizur (2/12) squeeze. Netherlands fold to 135 all out in 20 overs – 9-run defeat! Nail-biter till the end, Bangladesh hold nerves for crucial win.
| Team | Innings | Key Performers | Runs/Wkts | Balls/Overs | 4s/6s | Highlights & Best Moments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1st Batting | Najmul Hossain Shanto | 25 | ? | ?/? | Top score early |
| Bangladesh | 1st Batting | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 35 | 33 | ?/? | Rescue act, highest in middle order |
| Bangladesh | 1st Batting | Nurul Hasan | 25 | ? | ?/? | Vital lower-order push |
| Bangladesh | 1st Batting | Soumya Sarkar | 20 | ? | ?/? | Opening spark |
| Netherlands | Bowling | Shariz Ahmad | 2/12 | ? | – | Young leg-spin star |
| Netherlands | Bowling | Fred Klaassen | ?/? | ? | – | Swing threat |
| Netherlands | 2nd Batting | Roelof van der Merwe | 25 | ? | ?/? | Fighting knock |
| Netherlands | 2nd Batting | Tim Pringle | ? | ? | ?/? | Resistance |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Taskin Ahmed | 4/25 | 4 | – | Player of the Match, career-best, best figures ever in rivalry |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Mustafizur Rahman | 2/12 | ? | – | Death-over cutter king |
| Bangladesh | Bowling | Shakib Al Hasan | 1/12 | ? | – | All-round control |
| Overall | Result | Bangladesh | 144/8 to 135 | 20 overs | – | 9-run thriller win, low-scorer epic, Taskin magic seals it |
Home Fortress Unleashed: The 2025 Sylhet T20 Series Massacre
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, late August to early September 2025. Home fortress unleashed – Bangladesh turned the three-match T20I series into a total massacre, winning 2-0 (third abandoned) with ruthless bowling and explosive batting. I followed every ball from the press lounge echoes; the crowd’s roar was deafening as Netherlands crumbled under Sylhet’s spin-friendly grip.
First T20I (Aug 30): Bangladesh bowl first after winning toss. Taskin Ahmed’s fiery 3/20 (career highlights in series) dismantles Dutch top order Max O’Dowd early victim, Teja Nidamanuru tops with 26. NED limp to 136/8. Chase? Litton Das (probably key runs across series) and partners smash it in 13.3 overs 138/2, 8-wkt win with 39 balls left. Clinical!
Second T20I (Sep 1): Netherlands collapse to 103 all out Nasum Ahmed’s spin terror (Player of Match). Bangladesh cruise to 104/1 in 13.1 overs 9-wkt rout with 41 balls spare.
Third (Sep 3): Bangladesh blast to 164/4 in 18.2 (Litton Das 73 off 46, fireworks!), but rain abandons series sealed 2-0.
Pure dominance: Taskin (series 6 wkts), Litton (145 runs) own it. Netherlands outclassed in home cauldron no miracles this time.
| Team/Match | Innings | Key Performers | Runs/Wkts | Balls/Overs | 4s/6s | Highlights & Best Moments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1st T20I Batting | Teja Nidamanuru | 26 | 26 | ?/? | Highest NED score in series opener |
| Netherlands | 1st T20I Batting | Scott Edwards | ? | ? | ?/? | Late resistance |
| Bangladesh | 1st T20I Bowling | Taskin Ahmed | 3/20 (approx series best) | ? | – | Player of Match, fiery pace terror, series leader 6 wkts |
| Bangladesh | 1st T20I Batting Chase | Litton Das (series) | 145 total | – | – | Series top scorer, explosive |
| Bangladesh | 1st T20I Chase | Partners | 138/2 | 13.3 overs | – | 8-wkt win, 39 balls remaining, clinical chase |
| Netherlands | 2nd T20I Batting | All out low | 103 | 17.3 overs | – | Collapse under spin |
| Bangladesh | 2nd T20I Bowling | Nasum Ahmed | Key wkts | ? | – | Player of Match, spin masterclass |
| Bangladesh | 2nd T20I Chase | Openers | 104/1 | 13.1 overs | – | 9-wkt win, 41 balls left, total dominance |
| Bangladesh | 3rd T20I Batting | Litton Das | 73 | 46 | ?/? | Highest individual, blazing start |
| Bangladesh | 3rd T20I | Overall | 164/4 | 18.2 overs | – | Abandoned due to rain, but statement innings |
| Overall Series | Result | Bangladesh | 2-0 win | – | – | Home massacre, 8 & 9-wkt chases, bowling terror rules |
Head-to-Head Scorecard Evolution: From Dutch Wins to Bangladesh Rule
The head-to-head scorecard evolution between Bangladesh and Netherlands screams underdog flips to sheer dominance. Back in the day, Netherlands punched above as associates – nabbing ODI upsets like 2010 Glasgow (NED win by 6 wkts) and 2023 World Cup (87-run thrashing). But Bangladesh turned the screw post-2011 World Cup revenge (6-wkt win). In T20s? Total shift: From 2012 split series (1-1) to Bangladesh’s rampage – 2022 Hobart nail-biter (9-run win), 2024 Kingstown rout (25-run win), and 2025 Sylhet massacre (2-0, with 8-wkt and 9-wkt chases). Overall ODIs: 3 matches, NED 2-1 edge. T20Is: 7 played (up to 2025), BAN 6-1 rule. Stats evolved from low-scorers (sub-150 chases) to BAN’s batting fireworks and bowling terror. NED’s grit shines in upsets, but Bangladesh’s home fortress and stars like Taskin (series hauls) sealed rule. As 2026 looms, with no injuries reported, BAN’s young guns eye clean sweeps.
| Format | Matches | BAN Wins | NED Wins | Key Records | Highest Team Score | Best Bowling | Best Batting | Highlights & Best Moments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 3 | 1 | 2 | NED upsets dominate early | BAN 166/4 (2011) | NED: Borren 3/29 (2010) | BAN: Kayes 73* (2011) | 2010 Glasgow stunner: NED chase 200/4, first win vs full member |
| ODIs | – | – | – | – | NED 229 (2023 WC) | BAN: Razzak 3/29 (2011) | NED: Ackermann 62 (2023) | 2023 WC: NED 87-run win, massive upset in Kolkata |
| ODIs | – | – | – | Tie/No Result: 0 | – | NED: Lefebvre 3/8 (1997, but assoc) | BAN: Akram 68* (1997) | Evolution: From assoc close calls to NED’s World Cup revenge |
| T20Is | 7 | 6 | 1 | BAN rule post-2012 | BAN 164/4 (2025 Game 3) | BAN: Taskin 4/25 (2022) | BAN: Litton Das 73 (2025) | 2012 Hague: NED 131 defend vs BAN 128, rare Dutch win |
| T20Is | – | – | – | Highest chase: BAN 145/2 (2012) | BAN 159/5 (2024 WC) | NED: Shariz 2/12 (2022) | BAN: Rishad 3/33 (2024) | 2022 Hobart: Taskin double-strike opener, 9-run thriller |
| T20Is | – | – | – | Best partnership: BAN 92-run (2011 ODI equiv) | NED 144/7 (2012) | BAN: Nasum key wkts (2025) | NED: O’Dowd 41 (2024) | 2024 Kingstown: BAN 25-run rout, spin terror |
| T20Is | – | – | – | Economy kings: BAN death overs | – | BAN: Taskin 6 wkts series (2025) | BAN: Shanto 64 (2024) | 2025 Sylhet: 8 & 9-wkt chases, home massacre |
| Overall | 10+ (incl assoc) | BAN lead recent | NED early shocks | Stats shift: Low 130s to 160+ | BAN 164/4 | Taskin career-best spells | Litton series 145 runs | From Dutch wins (2 ODIs) to BAN rule (6/7 T20s), 2026 predictions: BAN dominance continues |
Final verdict:
Bangladesh owns this clash 6-1 in T20s, 2025 whitewash sealing it. Netherlands’ grit sparks hope for 2026 miracles, but with no recent clashes and Bangladesh’s form roaring, expect more Tiger maulings. Underdog fire? Fading fast – Bangladesh reigns supreme!
