BAN vs NED 2025: Netherlands Tour of Bangladesh 2025 – Full Schedule, Squads and Match Details

Bangladesh is all set to host the Netherlands for a historic T20I series in 2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced that the BAN vs NED 2025 series will include three T20 International matches. The series is scheduled from August 30 to September 3, 2025, and all matches will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. This will be the first bilateral T20I series between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Bangladesh.

This series is important for both teams. For the Netherlands, it is an opportunity to gain experience in subcontinental conditions, which will help them in bigger international tournaments. For Bangladesh, the BAN vs NED 2025 series is a chance to test player form, try different team combinations, and build momentum ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, starting September 9.

BAN vs NED 2025: Match Schedule

The BAN vs NED 2025 series provides both teams a competitive platform to assess their squads and strategies. Each match will be important to test players under real-match conditions. The schedule for the three matches is:

1st T20I: August 30, 2025 (Saturday) at 5:30 PM BDT - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

2nd T20I: September 1, 2025 (Monday) at 5:30 PM BDT - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

3rd T20I: September 3, 2025 (Wednesday) at 5:30 PM BDT - Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

All matches are in Sylhet, giving Bangladesh a home advantage. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will use the series to adapt to local pitch conditions and evaluate how their players perform on subcontinental surfaces.

Official Bangladesh Squad for BAN vs NED 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the official squad for the BAN vs NED 2025 series. It includes a mix of experienced players and young talents.

Bangladesh Squad: Litton Das (c, wk), Jaker Ali (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin.

The squad balances experience and youth. Senior players are expected to guide the younger players and stabilize the team during the BAN vs NED 2025 series. Bangladesh will also test various team combinations and build confidence before the Asia Cup.

Netherlands Squad for BAN vs NED 2025

The Netherlands Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the BAN vs NED 2025 series. The team includes both young and experienced players. A notable inclusion is 17-year-old Cedric de Lange, giving young players international exposure.

Injuries and personal reasons affected the squad: Ryan Klein and Fred Klaassen are out due to injuries, while Saqib Zulfiqar withdrew for personal reasons.

Netherlands Squad: Scott Edwards (c, wk), Noah Croes, Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Sikander Zulfiqar, Cedric de Lange, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmad, Ben Fletcher, Daniel Doram, Sebastiaan Braat, Tim Pringle.

The BAN vs NED 2025 series is a chance for the Netherlands to assess their bench strength and see how young players handle subcontinental conditions.

Head-to-Head Record: BAN vs NED 2025

Historically, Bangladesh has dominated the Netherlands in T20Is. Before BAN vs NED 2025, the teams met five times: Bangladesh won four matches, while the Netherlands managed one win in 2012.

Past highlights:

2012 Bilateral Series: Bangladesh won both T20Is in the Netherlands.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 (Kingstown): Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by 25 runs

ICC T20 World Cup 2022 (Hobart): Bangladesh won by 9 runs in a close match.

Bangladesh enters the BAN vs NED 2025 series as favorites, while the Netherlands will aim to challenge them and gain valuable experience.

Importance of BAN vs NED 2025

For Bangladesh, the BAN vs NED 2025 series is an opportunity to evaluate player form, experiment with team combinations, and build morale. Senior players can lead the team while young players gain crucial match exposure.

For the Netherlands, the series offers rare experience in subcontinental conditions. Players like Cedric de Lange and Sikander Zulfiqar can showcase their talent at an international level.

Both teams are expected to approach the BAN vs NED 2025 series seriously. Fans can look forward to competitive cricket, exciting moments, and high-quality T20 action. The series will also help both teams prepare for upcoming tournaments and refine their strategies.