New Zealand and Bangladesh are set to face off in the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. This exciting encounter is scheduled to be held in Chennai on October 13th. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive preview of the New Zealand vs. Bangladesh match, including insights on the pitch conditions, the likely playing XIs, and some top fantasy picks to keep an eye on.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Match Preview
New Zealand are the table toppers currently, winning both of their matches with big margins having an NRR of +1.958. Their triumph against The Former Champions was more of a statement because of the way they dominated the match. New Zealand will look to continue their winning March against Bangladesh.
Bangla Tigers, on the other hand, started their campaign with a comprehensive win against Afghanistan but got dominated by England in their following match, losing by a whopping 137- runs. They are currently placed at 6th in the points table.
They are now going to clash on the 13th of October in M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. New Zealand Defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in a recently played three-match One Day series in Bangladesh. New Zealand did not start as favourites but they have definitely played some astounding cricket. It will be interesting to see if New Zealand will continue their Winning march and Bangladesh will come back on track this Friday.
Match Details
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Pitch Report
The pitch at Chepauk is traditionally spinner-friendly. It is dry, slow, and cracks up quickly, leading to low-scoring matches. Batting becomes increasingly difficult as the game progresses, so it is better to win the toss and choose to bat first.
The pitch at Chepauk is typically hard, and if the conditions are dry, it is better to bat first, as the pitch can become difficult to bat on as the game progresses. The last match its hosted posted problems for batters assisting spinners a lot thereby, making it a low-scoring affair. The Pitch had good Bounce for pacers as well as for spinners.
Ground Stats
Squads
New Zealand Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Probable Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Head to Head Record
ODI World Cup Games
Top Fantasy Picks
| New Zealand | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Devon Conway | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Daryl Mitchell | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Rachin Ravindra | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Mitch Santner | Taskin Ahmed |
| Trent Boult | Litton Das |
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Probable Match Winner
New Zealand to win the match looking at the current form and overall team strength.
- New Zealand’s Chance of Winning: 70%
- Bangladesh’s Chance of Winning: 30%
