Shanto ‘Proud’ after historic T20I triumph in NZ
Najmul Hossain Shanto celebrates with Mahedi Hasan
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Bangladesh claimed an historic five-wicket win over New Zealand on Wednesday after their bowlers ran riot in the opening game of their three-match Twenty20 series on Wednesday in Napier.
This was Bangladesh's first Twenty20 win on New Zealand soil, four days after also claiming a maiden away one-day international win over the Black Caps in Napier.
"I'm really excited and very proud of how we played," said Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.
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Asked to bat by Shanto, New Zealand made a disastrous start losing three wickets before reaching 134 for nine after their 20 overs.
"Our bowlers learnt quickly in these conditions with the new ball. We were really confident after we restricted them" he added.
Shanto, who had earlier led Bangladesh to their first ODI win over the Kiwis in New Zealand last week at the same ground, now wants his team to focus on the next two games where they have a chance to seal their maiden series win in the country.
"The boys are really confident now. But we have to plan for the next T20 and I hope everyone will do their jobs."
