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Bangladesh's Super 4 hopes hinge on Sri Lanka's clash against Afghanistan. The final Group B match could trigger a three-way tie decided by net run rate.

Jonathan Trott sparked laughter at the pre-match press conference by mistakenly claiming Bangladesh had won the Asia Cup, before admitting his blunder. He later praised Bangladesh's match-winners and said Afghanistan's week-long break would help them recharge.

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka plays down fan-driven rivalry ahead of Asia Cup opener against Bangladesh. The focus remains on basics and execution despite recent losses and heated past encounters.

BAN vs NED: Bangladesh sealed a commanding 2-0 lead against the Netherlands with a nine-wicket win in Sylhet. Nasum Ahmed picked up three wickets while opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored an unbeaten half-century.

Taskin Ahmed's exceptional bowling led Bangladesh to a dominant eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the first T20I in Sylhet. Restricting the Dutch to 136-8, Bangladesh chased the target swiftly, with Litton Das's unbeaten 54 leading the charge. This win builds Bangladesh's momentum ahead of the T20 Asia Cup, despite the Netherlands missing key players.

BAN vs NED T20I series: Bangladesh will host the Netherlands in their first-ever bilateral T20I series starting August 30 in Sylhet. The series offers crucial preparation for both teams ahead of upcoming major tournaments.