BAN vs NED 1st T20I Playing XI: Bangladesh will face the Netherlands in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.
The hosts enter the series with strong momentum, having recently secured back-to-back T20I series victories against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Key players such as Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman will be essential as Bangladesh aims to continue its winning streak in preparation for the Asia Cup.
On the other hand, the Netherlands come into this contest after winning the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Region Final. Led by Scott Edwards, the Dutch side will aim to challenge Bangladesh with strong performances from experienced players like Max O’Dowd and Paul van Meekeren. However, this is their first-ever bilateral T20I series in Bangladesh, making conditions a tough test for them.
This promises to be an exciting clash as Bangladesh will look to dominate at home, while the Netherlands will fight to spring a surprise.
Let’s look at the BAN vs NED 1st T20I Match Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
BAN vs NED 1st T20I Match Playing XI- Netherlands Tour of Bangladesh 2025
| Bangladesh Playing XI | Netherlands Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | Max O’Dowd |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Vikramjit Singh |
| Litton Das (c & wk) | Scott Edwards (c & wk) |
| Towhid Hridoy | Sikander Zulfiqar / Cedric de Lange |
| Shamim Hossain | Noah Croes |
| Mahedi Hasan | Tim Pringle |
| Rishad Hossain | Teja Nidamanuru |
| Taskin Ahmed | Kyle Klein |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Paul van Meekeren |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Aryan Dutt |
| Nurul Hasan | Shariz Ahmed |
Key Players to Watch
Bangladesh
- Litton Das – The captain and wicketkeeper, key to providing stability at the top.
- Taskin Ahmed – In fine bowling form, likely to make early breakthroughs.
- Towhid Hridoy – Aggressive middle-order batsman who can shift momentum.
Netherlands
- Scott Edwards – Consistent run-scorer and dependable leader.
- Max O’Dowd – Experienced opener who must anchor their innings.
- Paul van Meekeren – Experienced pacer who can trouble batters with variations.
BAN vs NED 1st T20I Match Team News
Bangladesh is expected to field a full-strength XI with no major injury concerns. Their spin attack will play a big role in Sylhet conditions.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, will depend heavily on its senior players to adapt quickly to the spin-friendly pitches. This is their maiden Bangladesh tour, and much will rely on Edwards and O’Dowd to set the tone.
BAN vs NED Teams Full Squads
Bangladesh Squad:
Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Netherlands Squad:
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Noah Croes, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Ben Fletcher, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmed, Daniel Doram, Cedric de Lange, Sebastiaan Braat
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