Bangladesh had won the first match by five wickets, while the second match was washed out after 11 overs, making the third match a decider and a must-win for New Zealand.
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NZ vs BAN 2nd T20I: The second T20I of the three-T20I series was abandoned due to rain after 11 overs were bowled in New Zealand's innings.
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New Zealand's batting lineup struggled throughout the game. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman made brief contributions, but the team continually lost wickets at crucial junctures.
Despite losing the three-match series 2-1, Bangladesh's victory in the final ODI against New Zealand provided them with a significant morale boost.
Kane Williamson, who was initially slated to lead the Kiwis in the T20I series, made a return to competitive cricket in the World Cup after dealing with injury issues for about seven months.
