Bangladesh and New Zealand will be up against each other in the first T20I of the five-match series at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, on 1 September. This will be the last opportunity for the hosts to fine-tune their squad for the impending ICC T20 World Cup.
Team News
New Zealand have decided to play a side significantly different from the one they will be playing in the ICC T20 World Cup. As a result, several new faces will be in contention for T20I debuts. They will be without Finn Allen, who has tested positive for Covid-19. Tom Latham will be leading the side.
Bangladesh will be boosted by the comeback of Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das, who is likely to replace Soumya Sarkar for the opening T20I. Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and Mushfiqur form the crux of their middle-order. Afif Hossain has shown his hitting prowess, and he will bat at No. 6.
Blitzpools Fantasy Tips
- New Zealand are playing an inexperienced side, and it will not be easy for their batters to negotiate the Bangladesh attack in their own habitat. Load your fantasy team with Bangladesh bowlers.
- For New Zealand, Ajaz Patel is not a bad choice for your fantasy teams.
- Among all-rounders, Shakib Al Hasan is a must-have.
Fantasy XI:
Mushfiqur Rahim, Tom Blundell, Mahmudullah, Liton Das, Colin de Grandhomme, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman (vc) , Ajaz Patel, Nasum Ahmed, Hashim Bennet
