Pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed delivered a stunning performance with a four-wicket haul. At the same time, captain Liton Das showcased his batting prowess with a solid half-century, leading Bangladesh to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the opening match of the three-match T20 International series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today.
Taskin delivered a stunning performance, taking four wickets for just 28 runs, as Bangladesh restricted the Netherlands to a mere 136-8. The hosts then showcased their batting prowess, effortlessly chasing down the target, finishing at 138-2 in just 13.3 overs.
Liton Das delivered a stunning performance, smashing an unbeaten 54 off just 29 balls. This marks his 13th T20 fifty, tying him with Shakib Al Hasan for the most fifties by a Bangladeshi batter in this format, as he spearheaded the team’s efforts.
After a four-year hiatus from the national team, Saif Hasan made a spectacular comeback, showcasing his skills with both bat and ball. He delivered an impressive bowling performance, taking two wickets for 18 runs, and then showcased his batting skills with a quickfire 36 not out off just 19 balls, supporting Liton Das in a crucial partnership.
In a thrilling finale, he launched consecutive sixes, sealing the match with a spectacular finish that will be remembered for ages.
Liton and Saif showcased their prowess with a remarkable partnership, amassing 46 runs off just 26 balls for an unbroken third-wicket stand. Their stellar performance propelled the team to victory, securing a 1-0 lead in the series.
Opener Parvez Hossain Emon set the tone early, smashing 15 runs in the first over, propelling Bangladesh to a confident start in their chase. In a disappointing turn of events, he was sent packing in the third over, failing to add to his score of 15.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, sharing the crease with his fellow opener, made a solid contribution of 29 runs, forging a crucial 66-run partnership with Liton for the second wicket. This alliance brought the team tantalizingly close to victory until Tim Pringle intervened, having Tanzid caught by Max O’Dowd at long on.
That was of little consequence as Saif provided solid support to Liton, ensuring they sealed the deal with relative ease.
Taskin delivered a stunning performance, claiming his third four-wicket haul and his second against the Netherlands since his impressive 4-25 in Hobart during the 2022 T20 World Cup, effectively dismantling the Dutch lineup.
Saif Hasan delivered an outstanding bowling performance, further complicating the situation for the visiting team.
Mustafizur Rahman may have claimed only one wicket, but his exceptional control and precision left the Netherlands batters in a bind, as he allowed a mere 19 runs in his four overs.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Netherlands launched an impressive innings, spearheaded by opener Max O’Dowd, who took the fight to the Bangladesh bowlers with a bold and aggressive approach.
Taskin Ahmed delivered a crucial breakthrough, sending O’Dowd back to the pavilion after the batsman scored 15 runs off 23 balls, which included three boundaries and a six. He continued his impressive performance by claiming the wicket of opener Vikramjit Singh, bringing an end to his laborious innings at the crease.
In a stunning display of bowling prowess, Saif Hasan made an immediate impact by claiming two crucial wickets in his opening over. He dismissed captain Scott Edwards for just 12 runs and sent Teja Nidmanuru, the top scorer for the Netherlands with 26 runs, back to the pavilion.
The Netherlands found themselves in a precarious position at 68-4 after suffering two crucial blows in the 10th over. The Netherlands batters faced an uphill battle after a dramatic collapse, losing wickets at critical moments throughout the match.
The upcoming clash is set for Monday at the exact location.
