New Zealand have dominated Bangladesh in their previous matches.
Preview
NZ vs BAN will clash on each other in the 1st T20I of the Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023, all set to ignite McLean Park in Napier. This series is a riveting clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh, with the hosts holding a lead in their head-to-head encounters.
New Zealand enters this T20I after a competitive series against England, where they managed to secure a thrilling victory. In an encounter where England posted 175 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs, New Zealand showcased their prowess by chasing down the target in just 17 overs for the loss of four wickets. Tim Seifert’s impressive knock of 48 runs anchored their chase, supported by a noteworthy bowling performance from Mitchell Santner with three wickets and Ish Sodhi’s contribution of two crucial wickets.
Bangladesh, coming off a significant T20I win against Pakistan in the Asian Games, displayed resilience and dominance. In a rain-affected match, Bangladesh efficiently chased down the revised target set by Pakistan, scoring 48 runs for the loss of four wickets in five overs. Afif Hossain’s stability at the crease, along with Yasir Ali’s aggressive 34 runs, was instrumental in Bangladesh’s successful chase, supported by Rakibul Hasan’s crucial wicket.
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Match Information
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I
Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 27 Dec 2023, Wed, 11:40 AM IST ,Napier
Probable PlayingXI
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, DJ Mitchell, MS Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(C), Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Tim Southee, JA Duffy, AF Milne
Bench: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, WA Young, HM Nicholls, William O’Rourke, JA Clarkson, KA Jamieson, Adithya Ashok, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson
Bangladesh
Nazmul Hossain Shanto(C), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Rony Talukdar, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liton Das, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Bench: Anamul Haque Enam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tanzid Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Shamim Hossain
Injury News
Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson are ruled out of this series due to knee and hamstring issues.
Weather Report: Rainy
Win Prediction: New Zealand
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 150
Pitch Report
The pitch at McLean Park is anticipated to favor batters, providing good support for pacers, thereby making chasing the preferred strategy in this crucial encounter.
Captains: 7
Rachin Ravindra NZ BOWL
Southee’s experience and skill as a right-arm fast bowler with 144 wickets in T20Is make him a linchpin in New Zealand’s bowling attack. His consistency in delivering breakthroughs at critical junctures of the game is a vital asset for the team’s success.
Budget: 8
Finn Allen NZ
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