Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha feels that their win in Napier within the closing ODI will increase the boldness of the workforce to clinch their first win over the Kiwis within the T20I format in New Zealand.
Bangladesh misplaced the ODI series against the Blackcaps however created historical past by registering their first ODI win in 19 makes an attempt in New Zealand.
They will hope for a similar within the shortest format, the place they’ve suffered 9 defeats out of 9 matches against the Kiwis on New Zealand soil.
“We haven’t won a T20 game over here. This was the same as one-day cricket but then we managed to win the last game,” Hathurusingha stated, as quoted from the ICC.
The head coach felt that the win, which got here at Napier within the closing ODI, can be a lift for the guests as they may play their first T20I in the identical venue.
“Certainly, it will help mentally when you have a good win. You always feel good and because you have done something, you want to repeat it again no matter what the format is and that will give us confidence leading into the T20Is,” Hathurusingha added.
Bangladesh have loved a great run in T20Is in 2023. they’ve received 9 out of 11 matches, with series victories over England (3-0), Ireland (2-1) and Afghanistan (2-0).
With the T20 World Cup approaching, they may have an extra 11 matches to finalise their combos, and this series may assist them get a great have a look at their workforce.
“We have 11 games now and then the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) as well but this is a national team so we are trying to get our combination and give the players the kinds of roles that they will play during the World Cup and so that’s the plan,” Hathurusingha stated.
“Whether it’s ideal or not, that’s all we have; we have to get our plans and roles right within that period,” Hathurusingha added.
Bangladesh have a dreadful report within the T20 World Cup, as they’ve solely received 9 matches within the historical past of the match. They have by no means gone previous spherical two of the occasion and can wish to flip that report round.
Bangladesh T20I squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Rony Talukdar, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Shak Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
