Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st ODI of Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023 ?
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today match Preview
Following an engaging two-match Test series against New Zealand on their home turf, Bangladesh is now gearing up for a comprehensive tour, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is against the Black Caps in New Zealand. The series commences with the first ODI in Dunedin on Sunday. While the recently concluded ODI series leading up to the 2023 World Cup leaned in favor of New Zealand, the Test matches were surprisingly closely contested, defying initial expectations.
As Bangladesh transitions to the limited-overs format, they anticipate challenges against the Black Caps, especially in conditions that favor swing. Despite the anticipated difficulties, the team remains confident in their ability to perform well. Meanwhile, New Zealand is poised as the favorite entering the series, backed by their recent success in the ODI series and home advantage. The upcoming matches promise an exciting clash between two competitive cricketing nations.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today match Match Details:
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023
Date & Time: 17th December 2023 , Sunday, 03:00 AM IST
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today Live Stream Details
The live streaming of Bangladesh vs New Zealand will be available on Fancode App and website.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today Match Pitch Report
Historically, the pitch at this venue has proven to be favorable for batsmen, yielding an average score of 260. In light of this, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for fielding first, aiming to limit the opposition’s total to below 280. This strategic decision reflects the perceived advantage of setting a target and putting pressure on the chasing team in the later stages of the match. The statistics suggest that teams are mindful of the pitch conditions and aim to capitalize on the opportunity to control the game by restricting the opposition’s batting performance in the initial innings.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
Bangladesh :
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand:
Finn Allen, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (c & wk), Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Predicted Winner For Today match:
New Zealand is the most likely favourite to win the match.