Bangladesh (BAN) and the Netherlands (NED) will square off in the decisive third and final T20I of their ongoing series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 3. The hosts, who have been dominant so far, will aim for a clean sweep and continue their excellent run of form in the shortest format. Having already secured the series, Bangladesh will look to test their squad depth while maintaining the momentum ahead of future international assignments, much to the delight of their home supporters.

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The Netherlands, meanwhile, enter the contest with the hope of salvaging pride after a challenging start to the series. Their campaign began with an eight-wicket loss, largely shaped by Taskin Ahmed’s incisive bowling and Litton Das’s solid batting display. The second T20I brought more disappointment as Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s match-winning half-century guided Bangladesh to chase down 104 runs with ease. The Dutch unit will aim for improvements to end the series on a high.

Bangladesh vs Netherlands, 3rd T20I: Live Streaming Details

Bangladesh vs Netherlands, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (WK/C), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Netherlands

Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (WK/C), Shariz Ahmad, Noah Croes, Kyle Klein, Sikander Zulfiqar, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram

International cricket action continues at the start of September as Bangladesh (BAN) gear up to host the Netherlands (NED) in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series on Monday, September 1, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh enter the contest in strong form, having recently sealed a 2-1 series win over Pakistan during their UAE tour. With momentum on their side, the Bangla Tigers will be eager to secure another victory, which would help them wrap up the series early with back-to-back wins.

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For the Netherlands, this series marks their maiden T20I experience in Bangladesh. While they attempted to adapt to the Sylhet conditions, their batting lineup found the hosts’ disciplined bowling attack extremely difficult to negotiate in the opening game. Under Scott Edwards’ leadership, the Dutch side will now aim to regroup quickly, learn from their mistakes, and produce a stronger display. Their objective will be to level the series and push the contest into a decisive third match.

Bangladesh vs Netherlands, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming Details

Bangladesh vs Netherlands, 2nd T20I: Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

Parvez Hossain Emon (wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain

Netherlands

Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Shariz Ahmed, Noah Croes, Kyle Klein, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reprimanded one South African fast bowler due to showing dissent in one umpiring decision during the series-decider match of the four-match T20I series between South Africa and India. Apart from a fine from the match fees, the Proteas’ player has been handed one demerit point. 

Johannesburg hosted the last game of the four-match T20I series between South Africa and India last Friday (November 15). Leading the series by 2-1, India scored 283/1 in 20 overs thanks to twin unbeaten centuries by Sanju Samson (109*) and Tilak Varma (120*). In reply, South Africa were all out for 148 runs, and India won the series by 3-1 after winning the series finale by 135 runs. 

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Gerald Coetzee unhappy with a wide 

The 24-year-old South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been found guilty during the first innings of that Johannesburg T20I. During the 15th over of the Indian innings, Coetzee made an inappropriate comment to the umpire after his delivery was given a wide. While the behaviour was noted by the umpire, Coetzee has been charged with the Level 1 offence.

Apart from adding one demerit point to his name, Coetzee has been fined 50 percent of his match fee by the match referee Andy Pycroft. As Coetzee admitted the offence and accepted the sanctions, there will be no more formal hearing.

Temba Bavuma returns to the squad

Meanwhile, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the full squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka. Captain Temba Bavuma returns to the squad after recovering from an elbow injury. Durban will host the Test series opener from November 27, and Gqeberha will host the second Test from December 5. 

Full South African squad for the home Test series against Sri Lanka

Temba Bavuma (Captain), David Bedingham, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne.

Demerit points for Netherlands and Oman players

On the other hand, Netherlands captain Scott Edwards and Oman pacer Sufyan Mehmood also faced sanctions for their actions during the third and last game of the three-match T20I series on November 16. Edwards received two demerit points, one point for showing his bat to the umpire after he was given an lbw and the other point for throwing his bat and gloves on the field during his return to the dressing room. He also received a match fee fine of 10%. 

In the meantime, Oman cricketer Sufyan Mehmood received one demerit point along with a 10% match fee fine for giving a send-off to the Dutch batter Teja Nidamanuru.

Both Edwards and Mehmood admitted their respective offences and also accepted the sanctions, which were proposed by Neeyamur Rashid Rahul.