New Zealand awaits a trial by spin as they head into their final leg of World Cup preparation. Preparation in Bangladesh though would be great for them right now given the level of spin likely, allowing them to get used to Indian conditions faster.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Date: September 21st, 2023

Time:  1:30 PM IST

Venue: Mirpur

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Heavy spin is likely and batting first will be a better option.

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head

Played- 38 | Bangladesh- 10 | New Zealand- 28 | NR- 0 | Tie- 0

BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Tamim Iqbal, Tanzid Hridoy, Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmadullah, Soumya Sarkar, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed

NZ Playing XI

Finn Allen, Chad Bowes, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Dane Cleaver, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi

BAN vs NZ Key Players

Mahmadullah

From being their finisher and experienced head in the middle order, Mahmadullah’s career went downwards following his Test retirement. He now has a slim chance of redemption with a call-up and a really good showing here could put him in for his Final World Cup.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has a shot at making a big mark here after a good showing in England. With Mitchell Santenr injured and turning tracks on offer he could come to the fore as a bowler with some good performances.

BAN vs NZ Match Tips

Bangladesh remain a strong prospect at home and with pitches likely to spin early there is a lot to worry about for New Zealand and its new talent.

Match Prediction: Bangladesh Will Win the Match