Bangladesh and New Zealand will play the fourth match of the five-match Twenty20 International series on Wednesday (September 8). Bangladesh comfortably won the series-opener on a surface that favored the spinners. However, the pitches were better in the previous two matches. New Zealand performed well on those surfaces and won the third one. The curator is set to make a similar pitch for the fourth encounter. Bangladesh's players will have to give it their best performance to win this T20I series against New Zealand. The fourth match preview of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series has been discussed in this article. Read: Mushfiqur opts to quit wicket-keeping in T20Is: Domingo Bangladesh’s Team News Bangladesh openers comparatively have performed well in the series. Naim-Liton pair did manage to form a 50-plus partnership in the second match, which helped Bangladesh to put up a fighting score to defend. Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad played his part in the first two matches, while Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan both flopped in the previous match. Senior players, as well as the middle order, must perform their roles properly if Bangladesh want to put pressure on New Zealand's bowling unit. Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed are having a good series. They have made excellent use of the conditions and have consistently taken wickets for Bangladesh. Read:New Zealand bounce back as Tigers suffer first defeat Shakib Al Hasan and Musafizur Rahman have contributed their part with the ball. Mustafizur Rahman has reached 200 T20 wickets, while Shakib Al Hasan is only two wickets away from being the T20I's leading wicket-taker. Middle-order batsman Afif Hossain has struggled in this series. It's possible that Mosaddek Hossain/Soumya Sarkar will take his place in the fourth match. Apart from that, no more changes to the playing XI are anticipated. Predicted XI (Bangladesh Team) Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Nurul Hasan (wicket-keeper), Afif Hossain/Mosaddek Hossain/Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed New Zealand’s Team News New Zealand skipper Tom Latham has been a revelation in this series after making his T20 return. He has played a couple of praiseworthy innings in this series. Aside from him, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell, and the top order all batted well in the previous encounter. They will have to do a better job in the next game. Read:Bangladesh require 129 to wrap up series vs New Zealand New Zealand spinners have outperformed Bangladesh spinners in the series. Ajaz Patel, Rachin Ravindra, and Cole McConchie have caused a lot of difficulties to Bangladesh batters. Bangladesh batsmen need to be cautious and sensible against them. New Zealand could stick with the same playing lineup as in the third game. Predicted XI (New Zealand Team) Rachin Ravindra, Finn Allen, Tom Latham (captain & wicket-keeper), Colin de Grandhomme, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Hamish Bennett, Matt Henry Pitch and Weather Report The surface of the fourth match of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series will benefit slower bowlers. However, batters who spend time in the middle can find a way to score. The weather in Dhaka will most likely be partly overcast in the afternoon on Wednesday (September 8), but there is no chance of rain. The New Zealand team has already acclimated to the conditions and they are poised to cause another upset against the host team. Read: New Zealand opt to bat first against Bangladesh in 3rd T20I Bottom Line New Zealand will try heart and soul to level the series after a great effort in the do-or-die third match of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series. The Blackcaps will go all out to beat the tigers in the fourth match to stay remain in the series. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will have a great chance to win a bilateral T20I series for the first time against New Zealand. They can win the series against the Kiwis with one game in hand if the players are able to keep their composure during the contest. Overall, cricket fans anticipate an exciting encounter between Bangladesh and New Zealand.

Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series after defeating New Zealand by 7 wickets in the first match. Bangladesh will have a chance to extend their series lead if they win the second match on Friday (September 3). Bangladesh will be favorites in the next match if they can maintain their present form at home, but New Zealand will attempt to tie the series. Bangladesh's bowlers did an outstanding job in the first match, allowing the host to win easily. This article covers the opening match of the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Twenty20 International series.   BAN vs. NZ 2021: The First T20I Match Report The weather was nice in Dhaka, ideal for a T20 contest. The New Zealand batsmen appeared to be battling with the pitch conditions throughout the game. They are not used to playing on such a spin surface, especially in T20 cricket. Read: BAN vs. NZ 2021: Milestones Bangladesh Cricketers Can Achieve in the T20I Series New Zealand made a poor decision by electing to bat first on an unfamiliar pitch. They kept losing wickets from the start of the innings and were finally bowled out for only 60 runs with 19 balls to spare, their lowest total ever in the T20 format. The Sri Lanka team similarly bowled New Zealand out for 60 runs in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The match took place at Chattogram. Bangladesh’s Chase  Bangladesh's campaign was optimistic that they would be able to comfortably chase down the target after a stellar fielding effort. The New Zealand spinners, though, took two wickets quickly while defending the low total, making the Bangladesh camp panic. Mohammad Naim tried to find a gap in the cover region, but all he discovered was Henry Nicholls in the short cover. Bangladesh found themselves in a tough position all of a sudden, and they were 7/2 at the time. Later, Bangladesh were able to turn the game around thanks to a 30-run partnership between Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim.  Read Shakib admits pitch even 'tougher' than Australia series The Shakib-Mushfiqur partnership took the total to 37 before newcomer Rachin Ravindra removed Shakib (25) with a length ball in the 10th over. Bangladesh didn't lose any wicket after that, and they comfortably reached the target in the last delivery of the 15th over. Mushfiqur Rahim (16) hit the winning shot in the deep midwicket area with his trademark pull shot. Captain Mahmudullah Riyad was undefeated for 14* runs. New Zealand Innings  Mahmudullah Riyad handed the ball over to off-spinner Mahadi Hasan in search of an early breakthrough. He did not disappoint and Rachin Ravindra was out in the third ball of the innings.  Mahmudullah's strategy of using multiple spinners in the power play to unsettle the batsmen paid off well. He employed Mahadi, Shakib, Nasum, and Mustafizur in the power play and took four important wickets in the first four overs.  Read: BAN vs. NZ: Bangladesh's Three Memorable Victories Against New Zealand Captain Tom Latham (18) and Henry Nicholls (18) tried to rebuild the innings with a 34-run stand for the fifth wicket, but it only lasted until the 11th over. New Zealand would have scored more than 100 runs in their innings if they had stayed at the crease till the end. Bangladesh would have struggled to chase 100 runs on such a pitch. Mohammad Saifuddin broke this partnership, but all credit goes to Nasum Ahmed, who took a superb catch in the deep square leg region. New Zealand were 43/5 at that stage, and they were on the verge of scoring their lowest ever T20I total. That fear came true as they were bowled out for 60 in 16.5 overs. The left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman did what he does best. He took three wickets in the death overs. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Mohammad Saifuddin each took two wickets. Read BCB announces new central contracts Player of the Match  Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling and batting performance. Shakib's bowling figure in the match was 4-0-10-2, in addition to his 25 runs. Bottom Line  A turning pitch aided Bangladesh spinners in choking out New Zealand batsmen in the opening of a five-match BAN vs. NZ 2021 series. Mustafizur Rahman was the only pacer in the playing XI for the host, and the strategy worked perfectly. Bangladesh's management is expected to use three spinners as well in the second encounter. However, New Zealand have more spinning choices than Australia, and they might cause Bangladesh batsmen more trouble than Australia did in the previous series. So, a spin-friendly pitch may not ensure Bangladesh's victory in every match in the series. The second encounter is likely to be much more exciting. Read Bangladesh overpower New Zealand on tricky surface

Bangladesh have played New Zealand in 63 international matches, including 38 One-Day Internationals, 15 Tests, and 10 Twenty-20 Internationals. Bangladesh have won ten matches against New Zealand on the international stage. Interestingly, all of Bangladesh's victories in the BAN vs. NZ contest have come in ODI. Bangladesh have steadily improved as a cricketing nation and we have witnessed some spectacular encounters between these two countries. Bangladesh won their last five bilateral series and they have an opportunity to make it six in the New Zealand series, which begins on September 1. This article highlights Bangladesh's three most memorable victories against New Zealand. Memorable Victories of Bangladesh in BAN vs. NZ Contest There have been a number of thrilling cricket matches between Bangladesh and New Zealand, but deciding which games are the finest is always tough. We have compiled a list of Bangladesh's three most memorable triumphs over New Zealand. 3) Ireland Tri-Nation Series, 6th match (2017) Venue: Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, Dublin Result: Bangladesh won by 5 wickets Prior to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, Bangladesh competed in a tri-nation series. In the series, Ireland, Bangladesh, and New Zealand competed. The pitches were fast, and the weather was ideal for Ireland and New Zealand players. Bangladesh, on the other hand, had shown true tenacity throughout the series, defeating New Zealand in the competition's sixth match. Batted first, New Zealand scored 270/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Tom Latham (84), Neil Broom (63), and Ross Taylor (60) made the biggest contributions with the bat. Bangladesh's bowlers put up a strong showing in the death overs, causing New Zealand's innings to crumble. In the chase, Tamim Iqbal (65) and Sabbir Rahman (65) had a superb second-wicket partnership that helped Bangladesh stay firm in the game. Mushfiqur Rahim (45) and Mahmudullah (46) then put up two solid innings to help the team to a 5-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare. Bangladesh had a fantastic victory that aided their performance in the Champions Trophy. Read Mahmudullah warns against overconfidence before NZ T20Is 2) Bilateral ODI Series, 1st ODI (2008) Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets It was the first match of the 3-match bilateral series against New Zealand at home. Bangladesh stunned New Zealand with a 7-wicket victory in the first match on a favorable pitch. It was also Bangladesh’s first-ever victory over New Zealand. Batted first, New Zealand batters struggled to deal with Bangladesh's spinners, losing wickets at regular intervals. As a result, they only managed to score 201/9 in the 50 overs. The leading scorer for the Kiwis was Jacob Oram (57). All of Bangladesh's spinners performed well, although Abdur Razzak took the most wickets with three. In the chase, Junaid Siddique's 85-run knock and Mohammad Ashraful's unbroken 60*-run innings helped Bangladesh win with 27 balls to spare. Bangladesh had an easy victory, but it astonished everyone. Read BAN vs. NZ 2021: Milestones Bangladesh Cricketers Can Achieve in the T20I Series 1)      ICC Champions Trophy(2017) Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Result: Bangladesh won by 5 wickets Bangladesh qualified for the Champions Trophy 2017 semifinals after defeating New Zealand in their final group stage game in Cardiff. Bangladesh were carried to victory by a record-breaking stand between Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad. New Zealand batted first and made 265 runs in 50 overs for the loss of 8 wickets. For Bangladesh, Mosaddek Hossain grabbed the most wickets with three. Bangladesh responded by losing four wickets for only 33 runs at the start of the innings. However, a magnificent 224-run stand between Shakib and Mahmudullah in the fifth wicket repaired the innings. Shakib was dismissed for 114 runs, while Mahmudullah scored an unbeaten 102* runs to take Bangladesh home. It was one of Bangladesh's most memorable victories in cricket. Read New Zealand’s Ajaz confident of adapting to local conditions well Bottom Line The victories stated above are undoubtedly among Bangladesh's greatest in cricket history. These matches rank among the three most memorable encounters between Bangladesh and New Zealand. We can expect better performances from the players of both teams in the upcoming bilateral BAN vs. NZ T20I series. Overall, we are in for a fantastic clash between these two teams, culminating in a thrilling series.

Bangladesh's dependable opener Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out due to injury, but Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das will be available, ensuring a full-strength Bangladesh lineup for the five-match Ban vs. NZ 2021 T20I series. The T20 World Cup team of New Zealand will not compete in the series. They will send an inexperienced team to Bangladesh. Given this, Bangladesh have a strong chance to upset New Zealand, since they have yet to defeat them in a T20 encounter. How Bangladesh can clinch the T20I series against New Zealand is discussed in this article.   What Bangladesh need to do to win the Ban vs. NZ 2021 Series?  Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin their bilateral Twenty20 International series in early September. The matches will be held on September 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10. All of the matches will take place at the SBNCS in Mirpur. Having a game strategy for each match Having a solid game plan is important in the T20 format. It is essential to put together the ideal playing XI after analyzing the opponent's weaknesses. Bangladesh's spin attack is formidable, and the Tigers' management must develop a clear strategy to defeat the Kiwis. Mustafizur Rahman, in particular, has been in superb form, and they now have a variety of fast bowling options. It is possible to maintain total domination over New Zealand throughout the series if the plan is properly implemented. Read BAN vs. NZ T20I Series 2021: Bangladesh Squad Analysis Mahmudullah Riyad's inspirational leadership Mahmudullah Riyad has shown in recent series that he is the ideal choice to captain Bangladesh's T20I team. He needs more time to achieve consistent success in this format. Mahmudullah's ability as captain will unveil on a true sporting pitch. Mahmudullah should not be scared to make difficult decisions when required. He has to motivate the bowlers and make better decisions, especially when fielding. The captain's personality might affect the team's performance. So, the focus should be on his efforts to inspire the team to succeed. Read ICC T20 World Cup 2021: Dubai to Host Epic India-Pakistan Group Stage Match Partnerships are important to build a challenging total We may witness slow surfaces in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Twenty20 series. The batters in this series will have a tough time forming big partnerships. Batsmen will have a difficult time in the middle when faced with slower bowlers. Bangladesh batters, on the other hand, are well-versed with the conditions of the Mirpur surface. They know how to score runs on this ground. Batters should be mindful of the pitch's potential dangers and modify their batting technique accordingly. Bangladesh's main goal should be to form at least two fifty-plus partnerships for a challenging total. Read Mushfiqur, Liton return as Bangladesh announce squad for NZ T20Is Concentrate on obtaining all of the opponent's wickets New Zealand have a number of recognized power hitters who can destroy an opponent's bowling attack. So, picking up wickets at regular intervals will be the best way for Bangladesh to keep pressure on the Kiwi batting order. Thankfully, Bangladesh have several potent spinners who can unsettle New Zealand's top and middle order. Nasum, Shakib, and Mahadi showcased their skills during the Australia series. The Australian batsmen had no idea how to deal with Bangladesh's powerful spin attack. New Zealand batsmen are likely to struggle on a subcontinent pitch. They may find it difficult to cope with Bangladesh's spin bowling. Bangladesh will be able to put pressure on New Zealand if they continue to take wickets. Read ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Who Are Favourites? Verdict Bangladesh have won five consecutive bilateral series, including series against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia. Bangladesh's campaign has gained a lot of confidence after winning the T20I series against powerful Australia at home earlier this month. BCB will likely build favorable pitches for Bangladesh in order to win a Twenty20 series against New Zealand for the first time.BCB's decision to use more spin-friendly pitches against Australia has been criticized. According to some experts, these kinds of pitches would not help Bangladesh prepare properly for the T20 World Cup. However, BCB may again use slow tracks in order to win the BAN vs. NZ 2021 series. Read BAN vs. NZ 2021: Notable T20I Records Between Bangladesh and New Zealand

The New Zealand Cricket team has been on a roll in the international circuit. Bangladesh team is not far behind, having won both of their recent T20I series against Zimbabwe and Australia. Bangladesh have won six of their previous eight T20Is. However, Bangladesh have never won a Twenty20 match against New Zealand. They had previously lost all 10 T20I meetings against New Zealand. Bangladesh have high expectations for the next series. They can defeat a second-tier New Zealand team in the five-match BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series. Let's look at some notable T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand. Head to head Bilateral T20I series record   New Zealand and Bangladesh will compete in a five-match T20I series starting from September 1. New Zealand will be without a significant number of regular national side players for the T20I series, which is good news for the host. They do, however, have a very strong squad to win the series against Bangladesh. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be aiming to win the series against New Zealand. Fifth bilateral T20I series: Both teams had played four bilateral T20I series before the upcoming series. New Zealand hosted three bilateral series while Bangladesh hosted one bilateral series. The Blackcaps have swept the tigers in all four series. READ: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh to take on Scotland on opening day Notable T20I Records Between Bangladesh and New Zealand    The following are some of the significant T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand.   Bangladesh New Zealand Matches Played (10) 0 10 Most Runs Mahmudullah (186 runs in 9 innings) Colin Munro (209 runs in 5 innings) Highest Score Mahmudullah Riyad (52) Brendon McCullum (123) Most Hundreds - Brendon McCullum and Colin Munro (1) Most Wickets Rubel Hossain (7) Tim Southee (12) Best Bowling Figures Mustafizur Rahman (5/22) TD Astle (4/13) Most Matches Mahmudullah (9) TG Southee (6) Highest Partnership Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar (81)  KS Williamson and CJ Anderson (124) Most Catches Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar (3) C de Grandhomme, MJ Guptill, TG Southee (4) Most Dismissals Nurul Hasan (2) Luke Ronchi (3) Source: Espncricinfo READ: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021: Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Full Schedule BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series: Venue Stats T20I Record at the SBNCS, Mirpur Matches Played: 49 | Bat-first (won): 25 | Bat-Second (won): 24 | Highest Innings: 111* (Ahmed Shehzad) | Best Bowling: 5/15 (KMA Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 | Lowest Team Innings: 62   Bangladesh’s record at the SBNCS: Win: 15 | Lost: 16 New Zealand’s record at the SBNCS: Win: 1 | Lost: 0 Source: Espncricnfo Who could be difference-makers in the BAN vs. NZ 2021 Series? Bangladesh Three Key Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan Predicted Playing XI Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad (Captain), Nurul Hasan (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam    New Zealand  Three Key Batsmen: Tom Latham, Finn Allen, Colin de Grandhomme Three Key Bowlers: Colin de Grandhomme, Ajaz Patel, Scott Kuggeleijn   Predicted Playing XI Tom Blundell (wk), Finn Allen, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (Captain), Colin de Grandhomme, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hamish Bennett, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Ben Sears READ: New Zealand want strict bio-bubble measures during Bangladesh tour  Bottom Line According to the T20I records between Bangladesh and New Zealand, the Kiwis are far ahead of the tigers in every department. Later this month, a second-tier New Zealand squad will travel to Bangladesh for a five-match series. Bangladesh thus have the potential to shock New Zealand in the upcoming series. Therefore, the BAN vs. NZ 2021 T20I series is expected to be a closely contested affair between these two sides.