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The twenty20 International series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will start on September 1 (Wednesday). New Zealand's 16-man squad has already landed in Bangladesh. On the other hand, the Bangladesh T20 team has undergone some changes ahead of the upcoming series against New Zealand. Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das were both included in the team, but Mohammad Mithun was left out. We sought to create a joint T20I XI of players from both sides prior to the five-match bilateral twenty20 BAN vs. NZ Series 2021. Let's take a look at who made the Bangladesh-New Zealand Combined T20I XI.
BAN vs. NZ Series 2021: Combined Bangladesh-New Zealand T20I XI
1) Liton Das (Bangladesh)
M: 33 | Runs: 646 | HS: 61 | SR: 134.02
Liton Das is one of Bangladesh's finest batsmen, and he will have to shoulder greater responsibility in the absence of experienced opener Tamim Iqbal.
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2) Tom Latham (New Zealand, WK)
M: 13 | Runs: 163 | HS: 39 | SR: 103.82
The wicketkeeper-batsman, Tom Latham will lead the New Zealand side in this contest in the absence of regular captain Kane Williamson. He is a tough player who will play an important role in the series.
3) Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
M: 84 | Runs: 1,718 | HS: 84 | SR: 122.53 | Wkts: 102 | BBI: 5/20 | Econ: 6.80
Shakib Al Hasan is one of the most experienced Twenty20 players in the world, and he will be a crucial player for Bangladesh in the New Zealand series.
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4) Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
M: 86 | Runs: 1,282 | HS: 72* | SR: 120.03
Mushfiqur Rahim is Bangladesh's most dependable middle-order batsman. His inclusion in the squad will undoubtedly help the team in the forthcoming series against New Zealand.
5) Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)
M: 5 | Runs: 19 | HS: 7 | SR: 67.85
Henry Nicholls is an experienced player in the team, despite not having the best T20I record with the bat. So, Nicholls will play an important part in the series.
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6) Mahmudullah Riyad (Bangladesh, Captain)
M: 97 | Runs: 1,651 | HS: 64* | SR: 121.21 | Wkts: 32 | BBI: 3/18 | Econ: 7.31
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad performed well during the Australia series. He will have to emulate his performance in the next series against New Zealand.
7) Afif Hossain (Bangladesh)
M: 23 | Runs: 315 | HS: 52 | SR: 123.52 | Wkts: 6 | BBI: 2/9 | Econ: 8.06
Afif Hossain is one of Bangladesh's most promising young players. He has demonstrated his full potential in the recent series.
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8) Colin de Grandhomme (New Zealand)
M: 36 | Runs: 487 | HS: 59 | SR: 143.23 | Wkts: 11 | BBI: 2/22 | Econ: 8.92
In the absence of some of the top players, experienced all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme will be crucial for New Zealand in this series against Bangladesh.
9) Ajaz Patel (New Zealand)
M: 2 | Wkts: 1 | BBI: 1/27 | Econ: 7.50
Ajaz Patel might not have significant international experience, but he does have a lot of experience in the domestic circuit. On Mirpur's slow wickets, his spin bowling will be crucial for New Zealand.
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10) Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
M: 48 | Wkts: 68 | BBI: 5/22 | Econ: 7.59
Mustafizur Rahman will lead Bangladesh's pace bowling attack in the series. Australian batting lineups were decimated by his cutter bowling. The New Zealand campaign will very likely have to craft a strategic plan for Mustafiz.
11) Nasum Ahmed (Bangladesh)
M: 9 | Wkts: 10 | BBI: 4/19 | Econ: 6.87
Nasum Ahmed is a great slow-pitch bowler, as he exhibited during the Australia series. He may once again be a game-changer in the series against New Zealand.
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Bottom Line
Getting the right XI from two international teams is never easy. The Bangladesh-New Zealand Combined T20I XI was picked based on recent form, experience, and weather conditions. Seven of the players in the XI are from Bangladesh because they have more experience and a better record on slow surfaces than this New Zealand team. However, New Zealand's this twenty20 team has the potential to surprise the home side in the upcoming BAN vs. NZ Series 2021.