The Black Caps were rolled for an embarrassing 60 in Dhaka. The Black Caps were rolled for an embarrassing 60 in Dhaka – tied for their lowest score in T20 history and the 13th-worst in internationals, mixed among world cricketing powers Turkey, Botswana, Malta and Serbia. Given the Black Caps XI had 87 caps of T20 experience compared to Bangladesh's 449, the loss was expected, especially at the stadium where Bangladesh took down Australia 4-1 in their series last month. Viewed in wider context, this defeat, and series, means nothing to the Black Caps' chances at the T20 World Cup, with none of the 16 players picked for the tournament playing in Bangladesh. There was nothing anybody could do to defend 60 though, and Bangladesh cruised home to strike an ominous opening blow and leave the Black Caps with plenty to work on, because it can't get much worse from here.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 01, 2021 09:39 UTC