Bangladesh won the last match against New Zealand by 9 wickets, avoiding a whitewash and securing a 2-1 victory. They bowled out the host for just 99 runs.

“We have a great opportunity ahead, and everyone is excited. We have made a good preparation as a team. Some of the T20 players were already here. Hoping for a good match tomorrow,” Shanto told the media.

“Everyone playing as a team is very important. Not expecting anything extra. We will stick to our basics and try to implement that. I think everyone is ready to do that,” he said.

The captain is looking for support from both the fast bowlers and spinners in the T20Is.

“Of course, pace bowlers have an advantage here. Still we are playing a different format. I hope they will try to do something good for the team in both the pace and spin departments,” he added.

Bangladesh will play against the BlackCaps in the first T20I on Wednesday.