The Tigers got off to a superb start by beating South Africa by 21 runs on Sunday and are building a reputation as a formidable one-day outfit.

However, Mortaza, who has played 210 ODIs and claimed 265 wickets, is cautious ahead of his side’s clash with the Black Caps and emphasised the importance of preparation.

Both players are in fine current form from their opening World Cup matches and both are important to their side’s starts with bat and ball respectively. Guptill is a destructive player and capable of taking apart any bowling attack on his day. Bangladesh’s best chance of stopping him could be Mustafizur, who bowled excellently against South Africa and his pace and variations could be key to Bangladesh making regular inroads into this dangerous Black Caps batting line-up.