Cricket remains the number one sport in Bangladesh, and the T20I series against the Netherlands has generated huge interest among local fans. Fans follow the games, analyze statistics, and place bets via the Linebet app, where they can find the latest odds and detailed analytics for upcoming matches, including the important clash against Afghanistan.
Where and when the match took place
The third and decisive T20I between Bangladesh and the Netherlands took place on September 3, 2025, at the Sher-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The atmosphere was truly festive – the stands were packed to capacity, and fans were hoping for their team to win the series.
Previous matches in the series
1st T20I: Bangladesh started the series with a confident victory, demonstrating strong bowling and consistent batting.
2nd T20I: The Netherlands responded with a brilliant performance and evened the series, taking advantage of mistakes by Bangladesh’s top order.
Thus, the third match became a real final – the winner would take the series.
Key moments of the match
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. The team’s top order played consistently: Liton Das scored 41 runs and Shakirul Hossain added 35, keeping the team on a good pace.
At the end of the innings, Mustafizur Rahman showed explosive play, securing a final score of 162/6 for 20 overs for the team. The Netherlands started their chase cautiously but quickly lost key wickets.
Bas de Lede made the maximum contribution (30 runs), but Bangladesh’s bowling was too strong.
Shoreful Islam and Taskin Ahmed took two wickets each, effectively deciding the outcome of the match.
Result: The Netherlands finished their innings at 139/8, and Bangladesh won the match by 23 runs and the series 2–1.
Best players
Liton Das (Bangladesh): consistent batting and aggressive play at the start of the innings.
Shakib al Hasan (Bangladesh): experience and tactical maturity, important runs in the middle of the innings.
Shoorful Islam: key wickets that stopped the opponent’s attack.
Betting on T20I and upcoming matches
T20I remains one of the most dynamic formats of cricket, making it attractive for betting. The Linebet app offers markets on the winner, best batter and bowler, number of sixes, as well as individual player statistics. Bangladesh’s next match is against Afghanistan, and bookmakers are already offering odds:
Bangladesh win – favorite (~1.65)
Afghanistan win – (~2.20)
Of particular interest are bets on Shakiab al Hasan as the best bowler and Liton Das as the top run scorer.
Conclusion
Bangladesh showed that it can pull itself together in decisive matches by winning the series against the Netherlands. The victory before the match against Afghanistan gives the team confidence, and fans are already preparing for new emotions and bets on upcoming matches.