Bangladesh set sights on a historic week

New Zealand arrived in Bangladesh with a target to their back. They were of course walking into the lair of spinners, but also brought the baggage of giving Bangladesh their most recent high in Test cricket. Luke Ronchi had to deal with questions on whether New Zealand's loss to Bangladesh in 2022 in Mount Maunganui would weigh on them. He politey rubbished any possible correlation between that game and what was to come. Bangladesh though, added New Zealand to yet another Test highlights reel with a stirring victory in Sylhet.

Now they come to the national capital, with a winning start to their WTC campaign and a shot at history. There's an opportunity to take their Test highs beyond single wins and secure a series victory - which they've never pulled off against New Zealand in this format.

The visitors move south from Sylhet with the same concern - how do you tackle so much spin? They did alright in the first innings in the first Test but crumbled against Taijul in chase. They arrive wiser - at least in theory -