NZ vs BAN: New Zealand will lock horns with Bangladesh in the 1 of 2 Test match of Bangladesh tour of New Zealand on 1st January at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
In the absence of Kane Williamson, New Zealand will see Tom Lanton leading their squad for the upcoming two-test series against Bangladesh. Devon Conway and Ross Taylor will join in the batting department, whereas Darylne Mitchell will be the all-rounder with Rachin Ravindra. Boult, Southee, and Jamieson will be seen in the bowling department.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will have to overcome the strategies and gameplay that led to its failures in recent matches against Pakistan. They will now want to capitalize on their earlier disappointments under Mominul Haque’s captaincy and conclude the series on a positive note.
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand
Date & Time: 1st January at 03:30 AM
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval is supposed to be a balanced one. The average score at this ground was recorded around 350-400 runs which states batters will enjoy batting here whereas the bowlers will have to be precise with their tactics and pitches.
Weather Report
The temperature is forecasted to hover around 17°C on the matchday with 80% humidity and 13 km/hr wind speed. The weather will be clear and have no chance of rain interrupting during the match.
NZ vs BAN Probable Playing XI
New Zealand
Tom Lanthan(c), Tom Blundell(wk), Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry
Bangladesh
Mominul Haque(c), Liton Das(wk), Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Naim, Shadnam Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
NZ vs BAN Dream11 Team
Tom Lantham, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ross Taylor, Devon Conway, Mominul Haque, Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee
Captain: Tom Lantham, Vice-captain: Tim Southee
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