{"id":90794,"date":"2025-02-23T22:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T22:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/santner-assures-new-zealand-wont-underestimate-bangladesh-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-02-23T22:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T22:52:35","slug":"santner-assures-new-zealand-wont-underestimate-bangladesh-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/santner-assures-new-zealand-wont-underestimate-bangladesh-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Santner assures New Zealand won&#8217;t underestimate Bangladesh | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250223195020426-vp4zN.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed optimism that his team&#8217;s recent successes in Pakistan will bolster their confidence ahead of their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The Black Caps have demonstrated formidable form, securing a tri-nations series victory against Pakistan and South Africa, followed by a commanding 60-run win over defending champions Pakistan in Karachi.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on their recent performances, Santner remarked, &#8220;It\u2019s a nice position to have. I think obviously the lead-in we had with that tri-nations series and now the guys will take a lot of confidence in that going into Bangladesh game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite their impressive track record, Santner emphasized the need for a strategic approach against Bangladesh, acknowledging the team&#8217;s potential to challenge top-tier sides.<\/p>\n<p>He noted, &#8220;They have guys who can attack with the bat as well. I mean, Hridoy played a great innings last game, and Jaker Ali has come on and done a lot of good stuff already. So yeah, it&#8217;s a team we&#8217;re not taking lightly for sure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Santner also highlighted Bangladesh&#8217;s balanced squad, despite the absence of seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. He stated, &#8220;Obviously, we&#8217;ve seen how good Shakib has been for a long time. He&#8217;s proven that he can perform in all conditions. But still they&#8217;ve got obviously Rishad coming in, who&#8217;s a very good leg-spinner. Mehidy has done it. (Mohammad) Mahmudullah, if he plays, can offer some good overs as well, so I think their balance is good at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to the match in Rawalpindi, Santner emphasized the importance of building partnerships, especially considering the venue&#8217;s reputation for high-scoring games.<\/p>\n<p>He remarked, &#8220;If it is pretty flat I think it is probably similar stuff to what we&#8217;ve been operating in Karachi. It&#8217;s hitting that hard length for a long period of time, and then we know they have some destructive players in their line-up as well.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed optimism that his team&#8217;s recent successes in Pakistan will bolster their confidence ahead of their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh on Monday. 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