New Zealand vs Bangladesh Women Preview & Tips - New Zealand backed for T20 victory over Bangladesh

Bangladesh Women beat the Netherlands by 13 runs in their last game as they made it consecutive wins in the shortest format. 

Heading into their clash with Bangladesh, New Zealand are in good form having won four of their last six in the shortest format. Their two defeats came at the hands of England in a series they lost 2-1. Despite these defeats, New Zealand were competitive across the series and won their second meeting by 14 runs. 

As masters of the conditions, England were always going to prove to be a tough proposition, but winning one of their three T20's was still a positive. Against Bangladesh, the focus will be on trying to implement what they have learnt on their tour of the UK and I predict their knowledge, coupled with their skill, will mean New Zealand secure an important win. 

However, while Bangladesh arrive on the back of a winning run, their opponents have been far too good for them across all of their five previous T20 meetings. The closest defeat between the pair saw Bangladesh lose by 17 runs back in 2020. Since then, New Zealand have secured wins by 132 runs, 37 runs, 63 runs and 71 runs in a dominant streak. 

With the World Cup edging ever closer, Bangladesh will likely face a full strength New Zealand side that is looking to build momentum. With Bangladesh nowhere near good enough against their opponents in recent years, I am backing another tough day for the side.