New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Tips - Conway to go big again

New Zealand have won their last six T20I matches against Bangladesh. In the 1st T20 of the current series New Zealand won by 66 runs in Wellington.

New Zealand’s magnificent summer continued in the 1st T20 against Bangladesh in Wellington as the hosts won by 66 runs. It was another very solid batting performance by the Kiwis as they reached 210 in their 20 overs after electing to bat first.

Devon Conway batted throughout the innings to score an unbeaten 92 runs. He now averages an incredible 65.42 in 12 T20I matches. He was well supported by Will Young who hit 53 off 30 balls.

Ish Sodhi then finished the job for the hosts, taking 4-28 in four overs as Bangladesh were reduced to 144-8 in their 20 overs.

Finn Allen made his debut in the 1st T20 but was dismissed for a first-ball duck. He should however retain his place for the rest of the series.

There are unlikely to be any changes to the side. Should the Black Caps get another win and wrap up the series we could see Adam Milne and Todd Astle get a run for the final match.

Bangladesh struggled in the 1st T20 with the bowlers being far too inconsistent in line and length. On New Zealand pitches the Bangladesh spinners have also struggled, something that is normally a strength for them.

Nasum Ahmed took 2-30 in his four overs which was a decent bowling effort. All the other bowlers however went for over nine runs to the over as New Zealand posted a commanding 210 runs.

On the batting front the Tigers continued to struggle and were restricted to 144 runs. It was left to Afif Hossain (45) and Mohammad Saifuddin (34) to get them to a respectable total after finding themselves at 59-6.

Bangladesh are using this series to get some new players involved. Usual captain, Tamim Iqbal has returned home but we could see the return of the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim into the middle order.