New Zealand Captain Tim Southee Criticizes Dhaka Pitch as “Worst” Following Test Series Tie

Following the Test series tie against Bangladesh, New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee criticized the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, labelling it the “worst” he has encountered in his career. Southee voiced his concerns about the pitch heavily favouring bowlers and creating an uneven contest between bat and ball.

He stated, “It is probably the worst wicket I’ve come across in my career. The balance between bat and ball was heavily favoured in the bowler’s hands. I think for the match to be over in 170 overs sort of reflects that.”

Pitch Favored Bowlers Over Batsmen

Southee expressed his dissatisfaction, noting, “It wasn’t a very helpful wicket for bowlers in Sylhet. Bowlers had to work hard for their wickets. There was a bit of help for both bowlers and batters. We didn’t bat well in Dhaka. We should have scored 230-240 runs in the first innings.”

Describing the Test series as a “scrappy” one, Southee highlighted the difficulty in accumulating runs on the challenging pitch. He acknowledged that the unique conditions led to a tough and low-scoring match, emphasizing the crucial moments and partnerships that played decisive roles.

Despite the challenging conditions, Southee commended his team’s resilience, acknowledging that it was a big pleasure to secure a win under such circumstances. He emphasized that the pitch’s nature made runs hard to come by, making every partnership and moment crucial in determining the outcome.

New Zealand Levels Test Series

New Zealand managed to level the two-match Test series against Bangladesh by securing victory in the second game at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The Test series concluded with a 1-1 scoreline, with Glenn Phillips playing a pivotal role in the Kiwis’ success, scoring an unbeaten 40* and stitching a crucial 70-run partnership with Mitchell Santner.

Tim Southee’s critique sheds light on the challenging conditions faced by both teams during the Test series, with the Dhaka pitch drawing criticism for its imbalance favouring bowlers.

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