In the wake of an exciting ODI series that saw New Zealand emerge victorious, the cricketing enthusiasm in the country is set to reach new heights as the focus now shifts to the T20I series against Bangladesh. The three-match series is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, December 27, at McLean Park in Napier.
The recent ODI encounters between the two teams were saw domination from New Zealand who securing a 2-1 series win. The home team will be eager to carry forward the winning momentum into the T20I series and further solidify their supremacy on home soil.
However, Bangladesh, stung by their narrow ODI series defeat, will be determined to turn the tables in the T20Is. The shorter format offers them a chance to regroup and showcase their prowess in a more explosive style of play.
Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023, T20I series fixtures:
- December 27: First T20I at McLean Park, Napier 11:40 am IST/ 06:10 am GMT/ 07:10 pm local
- December 29: Second T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 11:40 am IST/ 06:10 am GMT/ 07:10 pm local
- December 31: First T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 05:30 am IST/ 12:00 am GMT/ 01:00 pm local
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Squads:
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Kumer Das, Rony Talukdar, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- India: Amazon Prime
- Bangladesh: Green TV
- New Zealand: TVNZ+
- South Africa: Super Sports
- Australia: Kayo Sports
- USA: ESPN+
