Bangladesh coach 'frustrated' after bizarre DLS drama vs New Zealand: Batsmen weren't aware about the target

New Zealand vs Bangladesh: In the rain-curtailed match. the play was halted for a brief moment during Bangladesh's run-chase because of a bizarre confusion over DLS target for the visitors. Match officials revised the target to 170 in 16 overs from 148 in 16 overs. The target was again revised to 171 after the 13th over.

Drama ensued in Napier when Bangladesh began their run chase even before any clarity over the target they were to chase down in the rain-marred 2nd T20I against New Zealand. New Zealand scored 173 for the loss of 5 wickets in 17.5 overs and after the following rain the big screen at McLean Park in Napier, the official BlackCaps Twitter handle, and the ICC website all said Bangladesh's target after DLS calculations was 148 in 16. However, the play halted just 9 balls after Bangladesh's run-chase started. The match officials came up with a revised target of 170 runs in 16 overs. The target was increased by one more run after another revision after the 13th over.