Netherlands Tour of Bangladesh 2025: Schedule, Dates, Matches, Teams, Squads and More

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially announced that the Asian country will host a three-match T20I series from August 30 to September 3, 2025. The match is to be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Bangladesh. This marks the first-ever bilateral T20I series between these two nations held in Bangladesh.

While the Netherlands has had limited bilateral series experience in these conditions, this opportunity is being viewed as a big exposure for their players ahead of future ICC events and will surely improve their cricket. For Bangladesh, the series is a perfect platform to test their team's performance and assess player form before they head to the UAE for the Asia Cup, which starts on September 9.

Netherlands Tour of Bangladesh 2025 Schedule

All three matches of the Netherlands tour of Bangladesh are scheduled to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with the first T20I to be played on August 30. Next, the second and third fixtures will be played on September 1 and September 3, respectively. All these matches are crucial for both teams to assess their team performance.

With both teams looking to sharpen their skills and build momentum, this series is expected to offer competitive cricket and serve strategic purposes for each side. For the Netherlands, it’s a chance to challenge themselves in testing conditions. For Bangladesh, it’s the perfect opportunity to finalise their plans and head into the Asia Cup with confidence.

Bangladesh Expected Squads for the Bilateral Tour

The BAN vs NED full schedule does not include the squads as the BCB has not revealed the players that will be featured in the upcoming series. Several key names are expected to return, based on recent T20I outings and ongoing training camps. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to lead the side, with senior players such as Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim expected to play pivotal roles. One of the best all-rounders in the world, Shakib Al Hasan, may also make an appearance in this series.

Netherlands Squad Yet to Be Announced

The Netherlands Cricket Board is also expected to announce its squad soon, with the team scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh by August 26. While no official names have been confirmed, the Netherlands side is expected to bring a mix of experienced campaigners and young talent eager to adapt to the conditions.
Players like Scott Edwards, Max O'Dowd, and Bas de Leede, who have been major players in the Netherlands' T20 success, are expected to feature, along with emerging bowlers and all-rounders.

Head-to-head comparison

So far, Bangladesh has made it one-sided with their performance in T20Is, having won 4 out of the 5 matches played between the two sides. The Netherlands has managed just one victory, a thrilling last-ball win back in 2012. Taking down Bangladesh will be a challenge for the Dutch side as they will lock horns with one of the best teams in the world.

The previous bilateral series between the two nations occurred in 2012, when the Netherlands hosted Bangladesh for two T20Is. Their most recent match was during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where Bangladesh clinched a 25-run victory in Kingstown. Before that, in the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Hobart, the Asian side had also emerged victorious by 9 runs in another tight finish. Both T20 World Cup meetings between the sides in 2016 and 2022 have ended in Bangladesh's favour.