New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st ODI: Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between NZ vs BAN?

After levelling the Test series by 1-1, Bangladesh (BAN) and New Zealand (NZ) will next lock horns in a three-match ODI series beginning from Sunday, December 17 at University Oval, Dunedin. Notably, New Zealand have an upper hand over Bangladesh in ODIs having beaten them on 31 occasions out of the 42 matches played between the two sides.

On the other hand, Bangladesh have beaten them twice in a series in their ODI history. However, they’re yet to win an ODI in New Zealand having lost on all 16 occasions so far. Hence, Bangladesh will look to end their forgettable record and win their first game against New Zealand in the upcoming series.

NZ vs BAN Match Details:

University Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

In the 11 matches played so far, six have been won by teams bowling first. The average first innings score in the last five matches has been 252 while the highest target chased has been 336. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first keeping the past record in mind.

NZ vs BAN Head-to-Head Record

NZ vs BAN Predicted Playing XI:

New Zealand (NZ)

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Fin Allen, Tom Latham (c/wk), Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne

Bangladesh (BAN)

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

Probable Best Batter

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

The 24-year-old was the fourth-highest run scorer in the recent ODI World Cup 2023 with 578 runs to his name from ten innings at an average of 64.22 and a strike rate of 106.44 with three hundreds and two fifties to his name. Ravindra will look to continue his brilliant form in the upcoming ODI series as well.

Probable Best Bowler

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been in top form over the past few years as he’s been contributing with both bat and ball for his team. The spin all-rounder was the joint-highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup with ten scalps to his name. He will be eager to bowl his team to victory in the upcoming game and get a lead in the series.

 Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.