The Bangladesh-New Zealand T20I Series closes on Friday afternoon in Mirpur, Dhaka, with the fifth game. Bangladesh won the fourth T20I by 6 wickets to take an unassailable 3-1 lead after the Black Caps won the third game.
Some experts were concerned about Bangladesh’s form after winning narrowly in the second game and then losing the third T20I. However, they were back to their best in the field, suffocating New Zealand and looking like a formidable opponent.
Considering that this is their second-string squad, New Zealand has performed admirably in the series. They’ve fought hard throughout the series and have a good chance of winning it.
Weather
Temperatures will be around 33 degrees Celsius throughout the game, with a gradual decrease as the game progresses. The humidity will be high, and there will be a good chance of rain.
Pitch
A rank turner that the visitors were unable to adjust in Dhaka. Spin bowlers have flourished, while pacers have benefited from cutters and slower bowls—the team batting first score of around 140 runs.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh:
Mahmudullah (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed
New Zealand:
Tom Latham (c&wk), Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Cole McConchie, Colin de Grandhomme, Ajaz Patel, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hamish Bennett
Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 5th T20I, Dream 11:
Mahmudullah (c), Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Mohammad Naim, Mahedi Hasan, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Ajaz Patel, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed
Prediction
Match winner
- Bangladesh
Winning the toss
- Bangladesh
Top Batsman
- Bangladesh – Mahmudullah
- New Zealand – Tom Latham
Top Bowler
- Bangladesh – Shakib Al Hasan
- New Zealand – Rachin Ravindra
Most Sixes
- Bangladesh – Mohammad Naim
- New Zealand – Will Young
Player of the Match
- Bangladesh – Mahmudullah
Team Scores Batting First
- Bangladesh – 130+
- New Zealand – 120+
Bangladesh will be riding high on confidence going into the final game of the series, with an insurmountable 3-1 lead, and will most likely win unless the Kiwis produce something spectacular. Let’s enjoy your favourite international cricket with Baji now!