Chattogram will host the first T20I clash between Bangladesh and New Zealand on Monday, as both sides look to assert their strengths in a potentially gripping showdown. Bangladesh carry momentum into the game after defeating New Zealand 2-1 in their recent ODI series. The Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be played at Chattogram, Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on April 27 from 1:30 p.m. IST.
The New Zealand side has a distinctly fresh look, arguably more so than their already reworked ODI outfit from the previous week. Bangladesh step back into the T20 format after 146 days away, a hiatus driven chiefly by their decision to skip this year's T20 World Cup. Confidence should be high for Litton Das after his fifty in the 3rd ODI, with Tanzid Hasan likewise displaying decent rhythm. Saif Hassan, set to bat in the upper order, also reached the landmark in the ODI series. The challenge now lies with the other batters, who must step up.
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Returning from injury, Parvez Hossain adds to Bangladesh's options, though questions linger over Towhid Hridoy's approach following the third ODI, which the hosts won to clinch the series. Shamim Hossain could also be short of match sharpness, having not featured in competitive cricket for two months.
New Zealand head into the series after a T20I loss to South Africa, a campaign in which they were already without several frontline players. For the Bangladesh series, the squad has been stripped back even further, with most senior names engaged in the IPL and PSL, leaving only Ish Sodhi from the T20 World Cup contingent.
The visitors are missing seven key names, with captain Mitchell Santner among those unavailable. Apart from Tom Latham, the batting order lacks proven experience.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Date And Time
The 1st T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand will be played on April 27 from 1:30 p.m. IST.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Venue
The Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Live Telecast
The Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I will not be telecast live in India.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch the live streaming of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I on the FanCode app and website.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Probable XIs
Bangladesh: Litton Das (C and WK), Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand: Tom Latham (C and WK), Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister/Matt Fisher
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