Photo / PhotosportThe Black Caps have finished their Twenty20 series against Bangladesh on a high, with a dominant 27-run victory in the fifth and final match in Dhaka. The biggest benefits will likely come from the intelligence gained on the second-string crop ahead of future tours. Allen and Latham were the standouts to cap the series, with Allen blasting 41 off 24 balls and Latham an unbeaten 50 off 37. The best partnership of the series saw the Black Caps at 58-0 after 5.3 overs, and while both fell in the next three balls, Latham arrived at the crease and guided the visitors through a top-order stumble. Photo / PhotosportThe helpful pitch and New Zealand's rollicking start also allowed for partnerships to build, and most importantly provided acceleration at the death, the Black Caps flew from 96-4 after 14 overs to finish at 161-5.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 10, 2021 09:35 UTC