BAN vs NZ Match Preview

The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh concludes on New Year’s Eve at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval. The visitors are 1-0 up after winning the first match in Napier before the second T20I ended in a no-result after only 11 overs were completed. The conditions for Sunday’s game appear to favor swing bowlers, and New Zealand has a strong group of players ready to capitalize. It would be surprising if the hosts were unable to bring the series to a close. In some ways, Bangladesh has an advantage in that their bowlers have already played on this pitch. They will be eager to get going again in this match. This will be a difficult end to the tour, but the squad will be confident going into this game.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I

Venue: Bay Oval – Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 31th December 2023 at 05:30 AM IST 

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BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Most experts predict a bowler-friendly surface in Mount Maunganui, and any score of 150+ in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather forecast indicates that there may be some delays in the first half of the game. Thunderstorms are expected, along with humid conditions.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 17th Match

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Shamim Hossain, Rony Talukdar (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto- it has been an up and down 2023 for the skipper who undoubtedly is one of Bangladesh’s most talented young batters. He will want to lead from the front with the bat in this game.
• Mustafizur Rahman- the experienced T20 specialist bowled tightly in his two overs on Friday and he will be looking to cause more problems over the course of four overs in this match.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell- the tall right-handed batter who will be with Chennai Super Kings in next year’s IPL will be the wicket which all Bangladesh bowlers will want to take in this game.
• Tim Southee- the experienced swing bowler made his T20I debut back in February 2008 and he is always well equipped to take advantage of humid conditions.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan(VC), James Neesham(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das(VC), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell(C), Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

With the match called off early on Friday due to inclement weather, New Zealand can no longer win the series, and their priority will now be to avoid an embarrassing home series defeat to Bangladesh. The conditions will suit New Zealand better, but Bangladesh has swing bowlers who can take advantage of them as well. We predict that New Zealand will win a close game. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

Bangladesh travels to Mount Maunganui with a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand, knowing that a win on Friday will give them the series with one game remaining. On Wednesday, the Black Caps scored 134/9 in Napier before the Tigers reached the target with 8 balls remaining. Despite not fielding their strongest T20I squad for this series, New Zealand has plenty of talent and should be able to defeat Bangladesh at home. The Tigers’ confidence is growing, and the game on Friday will not be easy. Bangladesh has historically struggled with self-belief when playing in New Zealand. But they have now won three games in a row on this tour. Victory in Mount Maunganui will be difficult, but if they can pull it off again, they will have made a significant statement.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 2nd T20I

Venue: Bay Oval – Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 29th December 2023 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Most experts predict a bowler-friendly surface in Mount Maunganui, and any score of 150+ in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather forecast indicates that there may be some delays in the first half of the game. Thunderstorms are expected, along with humid conditions.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 17th Match

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Rony Talukdar, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman/Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Litton Das- the keeper batter struck two fours and one six in his unbeaten innings which saw Bangladesh all the way to victory in Napier.
• Shoriful Islam- the young and exciting left-arm swing bowler has had an excellent tour and dismissed Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips from his second and third balls of the game on Wednesday.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell- the all-rounder did not bowl in the opening T20I of the series but still hit two fours when batting. He will have been very disappointed with his return on Wednesday and we can expect better in Mount Maunganui.
• Mitchell Santner- the stand-in skipper took a wicket and was the joint-most economical bowler for the hosts in the first T20I and he continues to deliver for his country irrespective of the format.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan(VC), James Neesham(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das(VC), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell(C), Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

Few people predicted that Bangladesh would win two games in a row on this tour, but that is exactly what has happened. Shoriful Islam has been a difficult bowler for New Zealand’s batters to face, and we can expect him to enjoy the conditions again in this match. We predict that New Zealand will outperform Australia with both bat and ball on Friday and win this T20I. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

After Bangladesh lost the ODI series but won their first ODI against New Zealand in New Zealand on Saturday, the two teams will begin their T20I series on Wednesday evening. The hosts won their most recent T20I against England in September, and Bangladesh also won their most recent match in this format. New Zealand will be eager to follow up their ODI defeat with an immediate T20I victory at the same venue. With some of their top international players returning, they should have enough quality to take the series lead. Bangladesh were not expected to win the final ODI, but they did so with ease thanks to some brilliant bowling and controlled batting. This is a new series and format, but the team will have gained much-needed confidence.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 1st T20I

Venue: McLean Park – Napier

Date & Time: 27th December 2023 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

On Saturday, New Zealand made the pitch at McLean Park appear to be a bowler’s paradise, but the truth is that there is something for the bowler, but the pace and bounce are good for batting. A par score will be 160 or higher.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

There may be some rain in Napier earlier in the day, but the forecast for Wednesday evening is cloudy and humid, with dry weather throughout.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SCO vs REN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 15th Match

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Tanzim Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Soumya Sarkar – The left-handed opener was a surprise inclusion in the touring party but he has already rewarded the selectors with his 169 in the second ODI. Now he needs to deliver in T20I cricket as well.
• Shoriful Islam – The left-arm opening bowler is very accurate and gets swing back into the right-hander. He has been the star of Bangladesh’s tour so far and finished as the top wicket taker in the ODIs across both sides.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell – The 32 year old batting all-rounder has scored over 1000 T20I runs and 4000 T20 runs. This will be his first international appearance since signing a lucrative IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings.
• Tim Southee – The vastly experienced swing bowler and Test captain will be refreshed ahead of this series after missing the ODIs. He has 144 T20I wickets.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Soumya Sarkar, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra(C), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ben Sears, Shoriful Islam

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Tim Seifert, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar(VC), Daryl Mitchell(C), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

After Bangladesh’s surprise victory in the final ODI, there may be a little more interest in the first game of the T20I series than there would have been otherwise. Those expecting Bangladesh to go on a winning streak in New Zealand, on the other hand, are likely to be disappointed. The Black Caps often bounce back quickly after a loss in all formats, and with some key players returning, they will be a difficult team to play against. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

On Saturday, New Zealand and Bangladesh will play the final ODI of this series in Napier. The series winner has already been determined, as the hosts won the first two matches, and they will now attempt a clean sweep and a 3-0 overall score. In the second ODI, New Zealand chased down their target of 292 with nearly four overs to spare, which meant their batters were never forced to play unnecessary attacking strokes. Bangladesh’s losing streak in this format in New Zealand was extended by another game. There is little evidence that they will be able to reverse their fortunes in this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 3rd ODI

Venue: McLean Park – Napier

Date & Time: 23th December 2023 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Although there will be some turn for spinners, quick bowlers will benefit the most from this pitch. A par total will exceed 320 if the surface is fast.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather in Napier is expected to be cloudy late morning and afternoon, with a brief rain delay during the second half of the first innings.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SIX vs STR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 11th Match

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, William O’Rourke, Adam Milne, Adi Ashok

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Soumya Sarkar – The 30 year old opener put a very poor recent record behind him as he hit his highest ODI score in Nelson with an innings which included 22 fours and two sixes.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – The bowling all-rounder was the most economical of Bangladesh’s bowlers in the last match and he was one of only two members of the attack to bowl a maiden over.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Will Young – The 31 year old continues to post big scores whenever he is given the opportunity in this format. He hit another eight fours and two sixes in the second ODI.
• William O’Rourke – The 22 year old right arm pace bowler had never played in an ODI before this week but will be on a hat-trick when he bowls his first ball in this game.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim, Will Young, Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rachin Ravindra(C), Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Litton Das, Will Young(C), Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto(VC), Rachin Ravindra, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Will Young

Vice-captain – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

Their final international ahead of Christmas in New Zealand should draw a sizable crowd, with the hosts aiming for a 3-0 series victory. New Zealand’s batters have fared far better than the visitors, and their bowlers have performed admirably as a unit, whereas Bangladesh has only had a couple of standout performers in each ODI. We expect another one-sided game to conclude the series, with New Zealand winning again. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

The second one-day international (ODI) between New Zealand and Bangladesh begins on Wednesday in Nelson. The first match was delayed by rain but finished with New Zealand winning by 44 runs (DLS) to go 1-0 up. In this series, New Zealand is experimenting with some new players, but they also have some more established players, all of whom stepped up in the first game. With a 2-0 record against Bangladesh in New Zealand, the Black Caps are favorites. Bangladesh has never beaten New Zealand in an ODI in New Zealand, and the conditions favor the hosts. If their batters can convert twenties into half-centuries.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI

Venue: Saxton Oval – Nelson

Date & Time: 20th December 2023 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Although there will be some turn for spinners, quick bowlers will benefit the most from this pitch. A par total will exceed 320 if the surface is fast.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather in Dunedin is expected to be cloudy late morning and afternoon, with a brief rain delay during the second half of the first innings.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: BCCI to Discuss White-Ball Future with Rohit Sharma; Possible Appointment of New Captain on the Agenda:Report – Cricket Winner

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson / Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto- the captain is an excellent all-format international with seven centuries to his name and five of them coming since May of this year.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz- the all-rounder has hit two centuries in ODIs and also has over 100 wickets in this format. He will get turn for his off-spin in this game.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Rachin Ravindra- only Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock hit more runs than the 24 year old during the World Cup. He needs to hit four boundaries in this game to bring up 100 boundaries in his ODI career.
• Ish Sodhi- the right arm leg-spinner is scheduled to take a break from international cricket after this game so he will be keen to build on the 3 wickets he took in the Test Match in Sylhet against Bangladesh last month.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim, Will Young, Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rachin Ravindra(C), Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Litton Das, Will Young(C), Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto(VC), Rachin Ravindra, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Will Young

Vice-captain – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

With Ish Sodhi out of New Zealand’s squad, Bangladesh may have an opportunity to target an inexperienced spinner in this ODI. That appears to be the Tigers’ best chance of remaining competitive and tying the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, still has some very experienced players in their team, particularly in their batting lineup, which should be enough to win the game. We predict that New Zealand will win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

On Sunday, New Zealand and Bangladesh will play the first of three one-day internationals in Dunedin, Otago. This will be the first ODI for both teams since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where New Zealand were eliminated in the semi-finals and Bangladesh finished eighth with only two wins. New Zealand has selected a large number of young players for this series while resting many of their established players. While this will allow new players to shine, the experienced players must perform in order for the team to have the best chance of winning. Bangladesh won the first Test against New Zealand last month before losing the second, and the Tigers will be hoping to take the lead again in this series.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 1st ODI

Venue: University Oval – Dunedin

Date & Time: 17th December 2023 at 03:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Although there will be some turn for spinners, quick bowlers will benefit the most from this pitch. A par total will exceed 320 if the surface is fast.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather in Dunedin is expected to be cloudy late morning and afternoon, with a brief rain delay during the second half of the first innings.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: BCCI to Discuss White-Ball Future with Rohit Sharma; Possible Appointment of New Captain on the Agenda:Report – Cricket Winner

BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson / Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto- the captain is an excellent all-format international with seven centuries to his name and five of them coming since May of this year.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz- the all-rounder has hit two centuries in ODIs and also has over 100 wickets in this format. He will get turn for his off-spin in this game.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Rachin Ravindra- only Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock hit more runs than the 24 year old during the World Cup. He needs to hit four boundaries in this game to bring up 100 boundaries in his ODI career.
• Ish Sodhi- the right arm leg-spinner is scheduled to take a break from international cricket after this game so he will be keen to build on the 3 wickets he took in the Test Match in Sylhet against Bangladesh last month.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim, Will Young, Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rachin Ravindra(C), Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Litton Das, Will Young(C), Finn Allen, Najmul Hossain Shanto(VC), Rachin Ravindra, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Will Young

Vice-captain – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

In this first ODI in Dunedin, we expect a close contest between New Zealand and Bangladesh. Despite having more experienced internationals, Bangladesh may struggle in New Zealand conditions that are very different from those in Bangladesh. We predict that New Zealand will win and take a 1-0 lead in the series. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Bangladesh dominated the first game and now have their first win against New Zealand at home. They put up a nice show without their old guard, and are now definitely looking into the future.

New Zealand had their moments with Kane Williamson coming in strongly but they could not make as much of an impact with the ball which is likely to be a concern in the coming games.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Date: December 6th, 2023

Time:  9:00 AM IST

Venue: Dhaka

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks dry throughout the Test.

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Dhaka turns a lot more than Sylhet and will have a lot more wear as the Test goes.

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head

BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner/ Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Neil Wagner/ Kyle Jamieson

BAN Playing XI

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hussain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Monimul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraj, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Khaled, Ahmed

See Also: ‘You always have a lot more time than you think’ – Shai Hope recalls his interaction with MS Dhoni – Cricket Winner

BAN vs NZ Key Players

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson was easily the best player of spin among the New Zealand batters in the first Test. He is in good touch after missing a lot of Cricket and with more spin likely to be on offer in Dhaka he will hold the key.

Monimul Haque

Monimul Haque does not like being in the spotlight. He was their Test captain, but performances dried up during his time at the helm. Now, back as a player, Monimul Haque has a job on hand as a Test specialist coming in after long gaps.

BAN vs NZ Match Tips

Bangladesh did well to take the first Test but New Zealand, a little more familiar after a Test could do a better job in the second Test.

Match Prediction: New Zealand Will Win The Match

Test Cricket is back. Bangladesh and New Zealand open up their new WTC Cycle. For Bangladesh, this series is a chance for them to look into the future. Shakib Al Hasan is out, as are Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das. Fast bowlers are missing too and the team is short on experience.

New Zealand, after a draining World Cup continued with a fair group of players who took part in the event. They are playing Test Cricket after a fair gap and will be waiting to see how a trial by spin awaits them.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Date: November 28th, 2023

Time:  9:00 AM IST

Venue: Sylhet

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather looks dry throughout the Test.

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Sylhet is the best batting ground in Bangladesh. Runs in the first innings will be a huge advantage with the track wearing as the game goes on, a common factor in Bangladesh.

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head

BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XI

NZ Playing XI

Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Neil Wagner

BAN Playing XI

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hussain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Monimul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraj, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Khaled, Ahmed

See Also: Report: PCB to Postpone Issuance of Haris Rauf’s NOC for BBL 13 Participation – Cricket Winner

BAN vs NZ Key Players

Mitchell Santner

Santner is back in the Test side after two years. Poor form and rhythm saw him leave the Test side but after some good form in white-ball cricket, and contributions with the bat Santner returns with confidence. His style of bowling leaves a lot of potential to use and New Zealand will want to get the best out of Santner as he makes his comeback.

Monimul Haque

Monimul Haque does not like being in the spotlight. He was their Test captain, but performances dried up during his time at the helm. Now, back as a player, Monimul Haque has a job on hand as a Test specialist coming in after long gaps.

IND vs AUS Match Tips

Fatigue is showing in the Australian camp. For India, their players are a lot more fresh with new ones in the side. However, Australia do tend to perform better when the going gets tough and could be backed to keep the series alive here.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win The Match

BAN vs NZ Match Preview

On Tuesday, November 28, Bangladesh and New Zealand will square off in the first Test of their two-match series. The match will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Bangladesh’s squad is relatively young, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Tamim Iqbal, among others, are not available for the series. Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out with an injury. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be led by Tim Southee and will field a full squad for the series. Rachin Ravindra was sensational in the World Cup and will be hoping to replicate that form in the red-ball format.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 1st Test

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium – Silhat

Date & Time: 28th November 2023 at 09:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

The match is not expected to be a high-scoring one in Sylhet. The pitch will largely assist the spinners and run-making would not be easy by any means. Teams should bat first after winning the toss as the pitch would get tougher to bat on.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

There is no chance of rain throughout the five days of the Test match. Temperatures will be around 22 and 29 degrees Celsius. The sun will be out.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

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Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Zakir Hasan (wk), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/ Mitchell Santner

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Mominul Haque- He will be expected to get back in the groove quickly even though he has stressed in the recent past that it isn’t easy being a Test specialist playing this format after big gaps.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz- The bowling all-rounder has a golden arm and will pose a serious challenge for the New Zealand batters. Miraz has taken a whopping 89 wickets at an average of 24.40 in just 19 home Tests.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Rachin Ravindra– He is likely to have a different role in the Test series against Bangladesh, probably batting down the order and involved in a lot of bowling.
• Ajaz Patel- Ajaz Patel will lead the spin attack and has been in good form recently. The left-arm spinner recently took his 250th first-class wicket for Central Districts and earlier in May he took ten wickets for Durham against Gloucestershire.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim, Devon Conway(VC), Mominul Haque, Kane Williamson, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rachin Ravindra(C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Tim Southee

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim, Devon Conway, Mominul Haque, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Tim Southee

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Devon Conway, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

With no warm-up game, it will be interesting to see how New Zealand’s players get on in Bangladesh in conditions that are likely to be quite different to those at home. However, Bangladesh are without some of their experienced players and we think overall they will be a level below New Zealand. Our prediction is for New Zealand to win this Test. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Following a hamstring injury sustained during the World Cup game against South Africa on November 1, Henry was initially expected to recover in time for the Tests in Bangladesh. However, subsequent scans and assessments revealed that his injury had not sufficiently healed, leading to his exclusion from the upcoming matches.

Expressing optimism about the replacement, Sam Wells, New Zealand’s selector, commented on Neil Wagner’s addition to the squad for the Bangladesh tour. He emphasized Wagner’s skill, experience, and competitive spirit, highlighting his previous performances in the sub-continent.

Wagner, 37, returned to action for Northern Districts after missing two rounds of the ongoing Plunkett Shield due to a back injury. Despite not being part of the initial spin-heavy squad selected for the Bangladesh tour, his inclusion brings a wealth of experience, especially considering his last Test appearance against Sri Lanka in March.

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The first Test against Bangladesh marks the beginning of New Zealand’s journey in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle from 2023-25. Wagner concluded the previous WTC cycle with an impressive tally of 18 wickets.

As the majority of the New Zealand squad, which also featured in the World Cup in India, undergoes recovery in Dubai before heading to Sylhet next week, the other players bound for Bangladesh will depart on November 21. The opening Test is scheduled to commence on November 28 in Sylhet.

The updated squad for the Bangladesh tour includes: Tim Southee (capt), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, Will Young, and Neil Wagner.