Bangladesh (BAN) and New Zealand (NZ) will square off in the second ODI of the three-game series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, on September 23. Rain played spoilsport as the opening ODI between both sides was called off.
After being asked to bat first, New Zealand scored 136/5 in 33.4 overs, before rain interrupted the proceedings. Opener, Will Young played a patient knock for the tourists, scoring 58 off 91 deliveries. Mustafizur Rahman claimed a three-wicket haul while Nasum Ahmed picked up two wickets for Bangladesh.
BAN vs NZ Match Details:
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI Match
Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
Date & Time: Saturday, September 23, 1:30 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium generally favours spinners so that the batters will look to stay patient in order to post a reasonable total on the board. Hence, opting to bowl first after winning the toss might be the right call at this venue.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Matches – 39, Bangladesh – 10, New Zealand – 28, No Result- 1
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN):
Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hassan (wk)
New Zealand (NZ):
Finn Allen, Will Young, Tom Blundell (wk), Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson (c), Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter:
Will Young (New Zealand):
The opening batter is expected to be the best batter for New Zealand in the upcoming ODI match. The 30-year-old played a rather watchful knock of 58 off 91 deliveries in a rain-curtailed first ODI. His knock was studded with four boundaries and one maximum.
Probable Best Bowler:
Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh):
Mustafizur Rahman could be the key bowler for Bangladesh in the upcoming match. The 28-year-old pacer has picked up three wickets for 27 runs in his seven-over spell in the rain-marred match.