, Aug. 30 -- Bangladesh made light work of the Netherlands in the opening T20I on Saturday, chasing down 137 in just 13.3 overs to secure a big eight-wicket win and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Taskin Ahmed gave the hosts the early edge with the ball, striking four times in a lively spell. The Dutch top order never really settled after losing Max O'Dowd for 23 and skipper Scott Edwards soon after.

Teja Nidamanuru's 26 was the highest score in an innings that stopped at 136 for 8.

Saif Hassan chipped in with two wickets, while Mustafizur Rahman bagged one.

Bangladesh's reply began with fireworks. Parvez Hossain Emon cracked two boundaries and a six in the opening over, but Aryan Dutt cut short his stay with a quicker ball.

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