Bangladesh Enter the second ODI of this three-match series with their backs against the wall after a tough opening clash at the same venue. In the 1st ODI, New Zealand‘s disciplined bowling and a composed middle-order performance took them to a 26-run victory.
Chasing 248, Bangladesh showed brilliance Seif Hasan (57) and Tawhid Hridoy (55), but caused moderate subsidence Blair Tickner‘s four-door shot left the host short. For New Zealand, the game belonged Dean Foxcrofta crucial 59 and a wicket earned him Man of the Match. Bangladesh now need to win on Monday to keep the series alive.
BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: April 20; 10:30 AM IST/ 05:00 GMT/ 11:00 AM Local
- Location: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs NZ, Head to head record
Matches played: 47 | Bangladesh won: 11 | New Zealand won: 35 | No result: 1
Shere Bangla National Stadium Ground Report
The surface at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is expected to be a traditional Mirpur slow burner. In keeping with the trend of the series opener, the pitch will likely offer significant grip and turn for spinners as the game progresses, making the middles a tactical battle. While the new ball is passable in the morning humidity, the track tends to be progressively slower, rewarding sailors who use cutters and speed changes. Batsmen have to exercise a lot of patience as the lack of consistent bounce makes hitting difficult. Only about 250 remain highly competitive in this outdated deck.
Groups
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidi Hasan Miraz (c), Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nahid Ran
New Zealand: Will Young, Tom Latham (wk/c), Henry Nicholls, Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Adithya Ashok, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister, William ORourke, Muhammad Abbas, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly
Also READ: Dean Foxcroft guides New Zealand to a convincing win over Bangladesh in the 1st ODI
BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh toss first
- Bangladesh powerplay score: 40-50
- Bangladesh Total Score: 250-260
Case 2:
- New Zealand go first in the toss
- New Zealand powerplay score: 60-70
- New Zealand total score: 280-300
Match Result: The team to bat first wins the game.
Also READ: BAN vs NZ, ODI Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
