Most of the players in the Kiwi squad did not play against Bangladesh
Several in the Kiwi squad have experience playing in the sub-continent. With that, Tom Latham's team will want to win the series against the Tigers.
They are in the New Zealand squad, but most do not have the experience to play against the Tigers. The bowling side is also very new. The challenge for the Kiwis is to adapt to the pitch and conditions.
Right-arm pacer Hamish Bennett. He played two matches in the last T20 series against Bangladesh. Again in their own country. The Tigers will have to take extra responsibility to fill the gap between Bolt, Saudi, and Jamieson on the pitch.
Matt Henry has played for Punjab in the IPL. The last T20 was against the Tigers. That match at home was also quite expensive. He got 6 wickets in 7 matches.
Doug Bracewell has no experience playing against the Tigers. The 30-year-old fast bowler has taken 20 wickets in 18 matches. Despite playing role bowling, he has scored 44 runs in the last match against the Lankans. He also played for Delhi Daredevils in IPL.
Blair Tickner has played 6 matches. Got 5 wickets. Jacob Duffy has played only one match. He took four wickets for 33 runs in that match against Pakistan. This is his first match against Bangladesh.
Scott Klein is the only New Zealand bowling all-rounder in the squad. The Kiwi pacer has taken 13 wickets in 16 matches. However, the economic rate is high. Batted at eight. Maximum 35. He played for Chennai in IPL.
There are two bowlers of Indian descent. They are both left-arm spinners again. Ejaz Patel has played a total of two matches. Although he has an average of 7.5, he has got only one wicket. On the other hand, Rachin Rabindra got the call for the first time. If all goes well, he will make his debut in international cricket against Bangladesh.
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