NZ vs BAN Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Bangladesh tour of NZ, 1st ODI

Match Details:

The 1st of the 3-match ODI series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will be played on 20th March at University Oval in Dunedin.

The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM local time and 3:30 AM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

New Zealand will play their first ODI in almost a year having last played in a format against Australia in Sydney after which the series got postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh, on the other hand, are coming off a 3-0 win over West Indies at home. With Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson not playing, Bangladesh have a golden chance to create history by starting well and then put pressure on the home side.

NZ vs BAN Weather Report for 1^st ODI:

It will be cloudy throughout the day in Dunedin. There is no chance of rain though with the temperature expected to be in the mid-10s.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Short boundaries at the venue will make hitting easy for batsmen from both sides. New ball will definitely swing up front but then the pitch will be conducive to bat on.

Average first innings score:

273 (Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Ross Taylor will miss the 1^st ODI due to a small tear in his hamstring and Mark Chapman has been included in the squad)

NZ vs BAN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Latham (c & wk), Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Bench:

Ross Taylor, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mosaddek Hossain/Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 10 Mustafizur Rahman, 11 Hasan Mahmud/Taskin Ahmed

Bench:

Afif Hossain, Naim Sheikh, Al Amin Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed

NZ vs BAN Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Martin Guptill was the top-scorer in last home series against Bangladesh with 264 runs in three ODIs. Tom Latham will have to step up in Taylor and Williamson’s absence. He will also look to make his 100th ODI special with a big knock. Tim Southee and Boult are other top picks from the New Zealand side. Tamim Iqbal scored 158 runs in three ODIs at home against WI while Liton Das and Mahmudullah are the other good picks from the visiting side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Mahmudullah

Vice-Captain Options – Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Musfiqur Rahim

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs BAN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tom Latham, Musfiqur Rahim, Liton Das

Batters – Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls (c), Tamim Iqbal (vc), Mahmudullah

All-Rounders – Jimmy Neesham

Bowlers – Tim Southee, Mustafizur Rahman, Kyle Jamieson

12th Man – Mohammad Saifuddin

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs BAN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tom Latham (c), Liton Das (vc)

Batters – Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Tamim Iqbal

All-Rounders – Mitchell Santner, Soumya Sarkar

Bowlers – Trent Boult, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman

12th Man – Mohammad Saifuddin

Expert Advice:

Latham, Rahim and Liton are all good options to pick in wicket-keepers section. It is only wise to have them in your Fantasy teams.

Today’s NZ vs BAN Probable Winners:

New Zealand are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.