BAN vs NZ, 1st Test: Match Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report – New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2023 – CBTF Macha
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Get to Know Who will win BAN vs NZ 1st Test match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, Pitch Report Prediction, Betting Rates, Live score & winning percentage.
MATCH: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
DATE: Nov 28 – Dec 02, 2023
TIME: 09:00 IST / 3:30 GMT
VENUE: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium – Silhat, Bangladesh
TOURNAMENT: BAN vs NZ
Bangladesh are set to face New Zealand in the opening Test of the two-match series starting from Tuesday. The five-day cricket battle will unfold at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with Tim Southee at the helm for the Blackcaps. Meanwhile, the hosts will be under the leadership of the young Najmul Hossain Shanto, stepping up in the absence of Shakib al Hasan and Litton Das.
Since the anticipated conditions suggest a spin-friendly environment, both teams would consider deploying a formidable spin-heavy lineup. While Bangladesh boasts the talents of formidable spinners like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, New Zealand are also armed with the skills of Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel.
As the two sides prepare to clash, the spotlight will be on the spinners to play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match.
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its spin-friendly characteristics, posing a significant challenge for batters to accumulate runs. As the match unfolds and days progress, the track increasingly favours spin bowlers, providing an edge for the team opting to first after winning the toss. Although a low-scoring game is expected, batsmen have the opportunity to gather substantial runs by showcasing patience and executing well-timed strokes.
BAN vs NZ CBTF MACHA Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Taijul Islam, Ajaz Patel
BAN vs NZ CBTF MACHA Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Daryl Mitchell (c), Rachin Ravindra (vc)
Choice 2: Kane Williamson (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)
BAN vs NZ CBTF MACHA Prediction Backups:
Kyle Jamieson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Neil Wagner, Nurul Hasan
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction
With no warm-up game, it will be interesting to see how New Zealand’s players get on in Bangladesh in conditions which are likely to be quite different to those at home. However, Bangladesh are without some of their experienced players and we think overall they will be a level below New Zealand. Our prediction is for New Zealand to win this Test.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Hasan Murad, Nayeem Hasan
New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Neil Wagner
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