The Black Caps' Twenty20 World Cup hopes have been helped by rivals Bangladesh having two bowlers banned for illegal actions.
Bangladesh pair Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed have been banned from bowling by the International Cricket Council and will play no further part in the World Twenty20.
Sunny, a left-arm spinner, and Taskin, a paceman were reported for suspected illegal actions after Bangladesh's first match of the tournament and independent testing in Chennai has judged against the bowlers.
Both players have played four matches in India and helped the Tigers qualify for the Super 10 stage.
The ICC will allow Bangladesh to call up replacements.