Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Liton Das decided to bowl first after winning the toss in the second T20 International against the Netherlands at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. The hosts are looking to seal the three-match series, leading 1-0 after their eight-wicket victory in the first game.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh made strategic changes to their lineup in an effort to secure the series win with one match remaining. Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed have been brought back into the team, replacing Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain.
The Netherlands, despite their defeat in the opening game, remain optimistic about leveling the series. They have made one change to their lineup, with middle-order batter Sikandar Zulfiqar replacing Tim Pringle.
The lineups for the match are as follows:
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (w/c), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Anil Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (w/c), Shariz Ahmad, Noah Croes, Kyle Klein, Sikander Zulfiqar, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram.