After an impressive batting display by Bangladesh, off-spinner Mahedi Hasan turned up with a clinical performance with the ball in hand as the Tigers defended a total of 141 for six and won the second game of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand by 4 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. 

After openers Liton Das and Mohammad Naim ensured Bangladesh get off to a commendable start, skipper Mahmudullah Riyad and wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan Sohan helped the Tigers to finish with a competitive total of 141 for six in the second match of the five-match T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat in the second T20I at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.

There is an air of uncertainty in the New Zealand camp following a seven-wicket defeat to the Tigers in the first T20I of their five-match series. Despite coming to Bangladesh having simulated slow and turning pitches in Lincoln, the Kiwis were caught off-guard by how difficult it is to actually bat in these conditions. The short turnaround comes almost as sweet relief, not sweating out on details on such trying conditions.

New Zealand were hit hard with the reality of playing in a slow, low and gripping Mirpur pitch on Wednesday as they suffered a thumping seven-wicket defeat, their first-ever defeat against Bangladesh in the format, after being bundled out for 60 in just 16.5 overs -- Kiwis’ joint-lowest total in T20Is.

When Mushfiqur Rahim struck Cole McConchie over midwicket for a boundary in the 15th over, Bangladesh had registered their first-ever T20I victory over New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday, less than a month after clinching their maiden T20I series against Australia at home.

New Zealand were welcomed by Bangladesh with the template that undid the Aussies as a slow and low Mirpur surface played its part behind the hosts registering their maiden T20I win over the Kiwis by seven wickets yesterday.

Bangladesh dominated proceedings in their seven-wicket overwhelming of New Zealand and premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan mentioned that such a performance is ought to boost their confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.

Following a dominant bowling performance, Bangladesh registered their first-ever T20I victory against New Zealand in the first of the five T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Mustafziur Rahman picked up three wickets as Bangladesh bundled out an inexperienced New Zealand side for their joint-lowest T20I score in the first of their five T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Bangladesh’s batting department will get a big boost as experienced Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das return to add experience to the side for the five-match T20I series against the Kiwis.

Following a historic 4-1 series win at home against Australia last month, a spirited Bangladesh will look to continue their dominance at home against a relatively inexperienced New Zealand side as the first of the five-match T20I series begins today.

Standing on his toes for a second, he slightly leans forward with the ball in hand before running towards the popping crease just like a regular fast bowler.

Bangladesh are all set to take on New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur with expectations high after their recent series wins against Zimbabwe away and Australia at home. The match will get underway at 4:00 PM Bangladesh Time.

Since the upcoming bilateral five-match T20I series against New Zealand is going to be the final international assignment before the ICC World T20I, it has become crucial for Bangladesh think tank to keep an eye on the mega event when it comes to forming the squad in between the series against the Kiwis.