Bangladesh Secures Series Sweep Against Netherlands in Rain-Interrupted 3rd T20I at Sylhet

Bangladesh wrapped up a dominant series victory over the Netherlands by maintaining an unassailable 3-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series during the third match held on September 3, 2025, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Despite rain interruptions, Bangladesh's strong batting display, led by captain Litton Das, ensured continued supremacy against the visitors.

The third T20I saw Bangladesh elect to bat first after the Netherlands won the toss and chose to field. Bangladesh, opting to rest some first-choice players ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, included several new faces such as Nurul Hasan Sohan making his T20 return after two years. The home side quickly accumulated 60 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the first 4.1 overs before rain forced a temporary halt to proceedings.

Captain Litton Das played a commanding innings, scoring 42 runs off 16 balls early in the innings and eventually hitting a convenient 73 runs, blending aggressive strokeplay with tactical placement. His partner Saif Hasan contributed 12 runs before falling to Dutch bowler Kyle Klein, who was one of the standout performers with a 3-wicket haul. Bangladesh's depth was also visible with contributions from Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, and others, helping the team build toward a competitive total despite weather interruptions.

The Netherlands have struggled to contain Bangladesh's batting firepower throughout the series, having been bowled out for 136 and 103 in the earlier two matches. Their batting lineup showed signs of improvement in the final T20 but ultimately were unable to reverse their fortunes, as the hosts continued to dominate the series.

Bangladesh's strategy to rest key players like Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi Hasan paid dividends by giving valuable match practice to other squad members, building a broader pool of experienced players ahead of the Asia Cup.

Rain interruptions challenged both teams, with the third game experiencing stoppages due to wet outfield conditions as groundsmen awaited clearances to resume. This slightly dampened the on-field momentum but did not prevent Bangladesh from clinching the series sweep.

Bangladesh's victories by eight wickets and nine wickets in the first two T20Is and a strong start in the third match solidify their position as serious contenders ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The team and fans alike will be hopeful to carry this form into the Asia Cup and beyond.