NZ vs BAN Match Preview
The ODI series squad has been announced by the selectors, and it includes some notable absences. Rested players such as Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, and Tim Southee will not be participating, while Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and James Neesham are unavailable for selection.
Tom Latham will assume the role of captain for a relatively young squad and will be a crucial batsman for the home team. He will receive support from Rachin Ravindra, who had an impressive debut in the World Cup held in India. Other players in the top order include Tom Blundell, Will Young, and Finn Allen.
Leading the pace attack will be Adam Milne, accompanied by Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamison, and William O'Rourke. Mark Chapman is expected to contribute as an all-rounder, while Ish Sodhi will serve as the specialist spinner.
Just like the hosts, Bangladesh is also facing challenges with injuries. Shakib Al-Hasan will not be able to participate in this tour due to a fractured finger. Similarly, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, and Mahmudullah are currently recovering from different injuries and will not be available.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the team, with Litton Das likely to be his deputy. They will shoulder the majority of the scoring responsibility. Soumya Sarkar, although not having played much international cricket recently, has been included in the squad.
They will be joined by Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, and Mushfiqur Rahim in the batting line-up. The absence of Shakib makes the role of Mehidy Hasan Miraz even more crucial. Shoriful Islam has been in good form lately and will lead the seam attack alongside Tanzim Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud.
However, the form of Mustafizur Rahman is a cause for concern.
Rishad Hossain and Rakibul Hasan have been included in the squad as specialist spinners, and both are expected to make their ODI debut.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to remain overcast and there might be some showers causing interruptions.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the University Oval is well-balanced and we can expect an even contest between the bat and the ball. The seamers will be able to generate a good amount of pace and bounce. The ball also swings a bit early on in the match, and the batsmen will need to see off the new ball.
Notable stats
Shanto: Player to Watch
Najmul Hossain Shanto is the top run-getter for Bangladesh this year. He has scored 920 runs at an average of 41.81 and a strike rate of 84.24.
Team News
Both teams have fully fit squads available for selection.
NZ vs BAN Probable 11
NZ Playing 11
- Tom Latham (C)
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Blundell
- Henry Nicholls
- Mark Chapman
- Finn Allen
- Adam Milne
- Ish Sodhi
- Kyle Jamieson
- Jacob Duffy
BAN Playing 11
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
- Litton Das
- Soumya Sarkar
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (Wk)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Shoriful Islam
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Hasan Mahmud
- Afif Hossain
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing New Zealand to win this match. They have an excellent record against Bangladesh when it comes to ODIs. They have never lost against Bangladesh in New Zealand, and also never lost any ODI at Dunedin. The hosts were in fine form during the recent ODI World Cup and we expect them to continue playing well.
Top Picks
Rachin Ravindra: Ravindra was in scintillating form during the ODI World Cup. He has scored 578 runs in his last 10 matches and has also picked up 5 wickets.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: A quality all-rounder, Mehidy Hasan has scored 491 runs in his last 24 matches and has also picked up 7 wickets.
Will Young: Known for his consistent batting, Will Young has scored 784 runs this year at an average of 41.26.
NZ vs BAN Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: T Latham, M Rahim, L Das
Batters: H Nicholls, W Young, N Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: R Ravindra (C), M Hasan Miraz (VC)
Bowlers: I Sodhi, A Milne, S Islam
