New Zealand is on a three-match ODI and two-test tour of Bangladesh. The long-form series will premiere in late November. The One-Day International series is critical for both teams as they prepare for the World Cup 2023.
And adjusting to subcontinental conditions is critical to New Zealand’s success. It is also their most difficult obstacle because many of the players are inexperienced in these settings.
Will Young, opening the innings for New Zealand in his 20th ODI, demonstrated his ability to adapt to the circumstances and game situation in the series opener.
Bangladesh is a powerful domestic team that has been extraordinary in recent years. Their bowlers present a difficult task to any visiting side, and New Zealand must respond aggressively to manage this challenge. The hosts are entering this series with a full-strength lineup and will have an early advantage.
The hosts will be confident heading into this encounter after humiliating New Zealand’s batting lineup in the first ODI of the series. Finding Mustafizur Rahman‘s rhythm is wonderful news for Bangladesh ahead of the World Cup.
Nasum Ahmed, a left-arm orthodox bowler, bowled three maidens in eight overs and took two wickets for 21 runs. If he wins the toss again, the skipper will be confident in choosing to bowl first.
Bangladesh will seek to capitalize on the opposition’s lack of experience in the batting lineup and exploit New Zealand’s unfamiliarity with the conditions here.
In addition, the hosts have a strong batting lineup for this series. Tamim Iqbal and Mahmadullah are making comebacks for Bangladesh and will be vital batting players to watch.
Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar can also form partnerships and play longer innings. However, following Towhid Hridoy in the middle order, Bangladesh lacks experienced players who may be the team’s finishers.
As a result, one of the middle-order batters must stay on the crease for a longer period of time to ensure a huge finish for the team.
Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Tamim Iqbal, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand is missing the majority of its important players. They are coming off a series loss in England in which their batting struggled tremendously. And in Bangladesh, not only is usual skipper Kane Williamson out but so is middle-order hitter Daryl Mitchell.
Along with Mitchell, the seasoned pacer, Tim Southee was injured during the England tour and is no longer a member of this group. At 5 and 6 in the batting order, they now have Tom Blundell and Rachin Ravindra.
While Blundell has experience, he hasn’t played much one-day cricket and has largely been seen in Tests. Ravindra has shown promise but hasn’t been consistent in one-day internationals.
Will Young, who led a strong battle at the top after the visitors lost two early wickets, will be crucial. Another important batsman in the middle order is Henry Nicholls. Chad Bowes and Cole McConchie have also been given a shot in this squad and should make the most of it.
Trent Boult and Locke Ferguson will be the key bowlers in this side, with Ish Sodhi providing spin. Spinners benefit from these conditions, and Rachin Ravindra will play an important role as a result.
New Zealand
Lockie Ferguson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Cole McConchie, Ish Sodhi, and Trent Boult.
Match Details | ||
Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI | New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2023 | |
Date | 23/09/2023 (Saturday) | |
Time | 13:00 (GMT+5) / 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | ODI | |
Venue | ||
Recent performance | Bangladesh – NR W L L W | New Zealand – NR L L L W |
Shere Bangla National Stadium
The captain who wins the toss bowls first. The pitch will be bowling-friendly, and teams will be eager to take advantage of the assistance available.
Rain ruined the first match, and there is a 90 percent possibility of rain in the second match as well.
The bowlers will benefit from the pitch. The new ball will move the pacers, while the spinners will receive a quick turn. Batters must spend time at the wicket, and strike rotation is essential.
New Zealand has won the last four matches out of five and had no result last one of the rain.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Bangladesh has a 53.7% chance to win.
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