Bangladesh is set to resume T20I cricket against New Zealand in Chattogram after a 146-day break due to their absence from the T20 World Cup. The team, led by captain Litton Das, aims to rebuild after a successful run in 2022, where they won five bilateral series. Das recently scored 76 runs in an ODI match, providing a boost to the team's morale. New Zealand, on the other hand, is fielding a largely inexperienced squad, missing key players like captain Mitchell Santner, with Tom Latham stepping in as the leader. The match will take place at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, where teams batting first have historically had an advantage, winning three out of five day matches. Bangladesh has a solid record in Chattogram, winning four out of five day games, and will look to capitalize on home conditions as they prepare for future T20 World Cups.