The third T20I between Bangladesh and the Netherlands in Sylhet produced no result due to rain, as the hosts secured a 2-0 series victory.

With Bangladesh already having secured the series, both teams aimed to finish well. As Bangladesh played their last game before the Asia Cup, the Netherlands gained crucial experience and learned lessons in sub-continental conditions before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

On either side of the interruption due to floodlight failure, Shariz Ahmed put down straightforward chances – the first of which was in the opening over the game while the second chance arrived in the fourth over – the latter reprieve proved costly Litton Das went to hammer 73 off 46. Not before Das was dropped by Tim Pringle. Eventually, Kyle Klein double strike in his third over saw the end of Das. 

With 18.2 overs bowled and the scoreboard at 164-4, the covers were brought on due to light rain. Just when the calculations for the DLS method were underway, the heavens opened up, which meant the covers stayed on, and the game was called off with the third and decisive interruption. 

The road ahead for the Dutch

While the Netherlands ended the series without a win, there were positives to take from the series. Spinners Aryan Dutt and Tim Pringle were able to restrict the Bangladesh batters with economies of 6.09 and 5.66, respectively. The two spinners will certainly have an important role to play in the T20 World Cup next year.

Pringle was accurate and disciplined and managed a wicket each in both games (1st & 3rd T20I) he featured in. Dutt showcased his batting ability even though he is slotted lower down the order his 30 in the second game brought in some respectability to Netherlands' score, the 30 which remained the top score amongst the Netherlands batters in the series. Vikramjit Singh also displayed signs of adapting to the conditions and taking on the attack to the bowlers before being dismissed in the second encounter in Sylhet.

In the post-match interview, captain Scott Edwards called it an, “awesome opportunity to get used to the conditions before the World Cup next year.” He also expressed his disappointment at not being able to finish the last game, but he praised the bowlers for the fightback after a rough powerplay. The Netherlands squad is set to regroup around the new year, as per Edwards, as they prepare for a massive 2026 ahead of them.