The Black Caps will be looking for a consolation win when they face Bangladesh in the fifth and final T20 of the series this Friday at Shere-e-Bangla.
New Zealand simply need to bat a lot better than they have in order to salvage some pride in this dead rubber.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 10 September 2021 | Shere-e-Bangla, Dhaka | 12:00
To Win Match
Bangladesh 52/100
Tie 25/1
New Zealand 31/20
Bangladesh
The hosts have their spin trio of Shakib-al-Hasan, Mehedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed to thank for a dominant series win.
Bangladesh haven’t been terribly convincing with bat in hand in this series but they really didn’t have to be with New Zealand suffering two blowouts.
Liton Das looks the man most likely to break the shackles placed on the home batsmen if he can get settled and make the most of a good start after already squandering a few platforms.
Mushfiqur Rahim needs a solid innings to keep the pressure off himself after a lean run in recent matches.
New Zealand
Finn Allen has shown glimpses of the talent that has elevated him to this level but could really do with a strong finish to the series.
Tom Latham has done an admirable job leading a young New Zealand team in difficult conditions, and the skipper would love to sign off with a second win in the T20Is.
Seamers Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn have kept things tight while spinner Ajaz Patel has been a consistent wicket-threat for the Black Caps.
New Zealand might hope that Bangladesh takes the proverbial foot off their throat in this final match and that the game proves to be a better spectacle.
Verdict: Bangladesh 52/100
Bangladesh have been the better side throughout the series.
