NZ vs. BAN Head-to-head: First XI, Pitch Report & More

The stakes are high as NZ vs. BAN faceoff in match day 11 of the ICC Cricket World Cup. We consider both teams to be balanced sides.

New Zealand are coming off a convincing win over the Netherlands in their last match, while Bangladesh is looking to bounce back from a defeat to England. The Kiwis have a strong all-round team, with in-form batters like Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra and a bowling attack led by the experienced Trent Boult.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, has a more explosive batting lineup, with players like Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim capable of taking the game away from the opposition on their day.

This match is shaping up to be a close and exciting contest, and both teams will be desperate for a win. New Zealand will look to maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament, while Bangladesh will hope to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Match Details

Key Players of NZ vs. BAN Match

New Zealand

• Devon Conway: Conway is one of the most in-form batsmen in the world at the moment, and he will be a key player for New Zealand in this match. He is a prolific run-scorer in all formats of the game, and he can take the game away from the opposition on his day.
• Rachin Ravindra: Ravindra is a versatile player who can bat at any position in the order and bowl economically in the middle overs. Ravindra’s most impressive performance of the tournament came in the opening match against England when he scored a century to help New Zealand to victory. He showed great maturity and composure in his innings, and he could speed up the scoring rate in the latter stages of the match.
• Mitchell Santner: Santner is a key player for New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He provides a valuable balance to the team, with his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. With the bat, Santner is a capable lower-order batsman. He can score quickly when needed, and he is also good at seeing out overs. Against the Netherlands, he showed a magical performance and won the Man of the Match award.
• Trent Boult: Boult is a world-class, experienced bowler in the New Zealand team. He is a left-arm pacer who is very dangerous with the new ball. He will look to pick up early wickets in this match.
• Matt Henry: Henry is a versatile bowler who has lots of variation in his bowling. He is very effective in the middle overs, and he will look to take wickets and keep the run rate down in this match.

Bangladesh

• Shakib Al Hasan (captain): Shakib is the best all-rounder in the world, and he will be key to Bangladesh’s hopes of victory. He is a dangerous batsman and a wicket-taking bowler, and he will need to contribute with both bat and ball if Bangladesh are to beat New Zealand.
• Liton Das: Das is one of the most exciting batsmen in the world right now. He can take the game away from the opposition on his day, and he will look to do just that in this match.
• Mushfiqur Rahim: Rahim is the most experienced player in the Bangladesh team. He is a veteran wicketkeeper-batsman who is very good at rotating the strike and building partnerships. He will look to anchor the Bangladesh batting lineup in this match.
• Taskin Ahmed: Ahmed is Bangladesh’s best fast bowler, and he will look to lead the attack against New Zealand. He is a wicket-taker and a match-winner, and he will be a major threat to the New Zealand batting lineup.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a Bangladeshi all-rounder who is one of the most important players in the team. He is a right-arm off-spinner and a middle-order batsman. He is known for his accuracy and consistency with the ball, and his ability to score quick runs with the bat. Mehidy has made a significant impact on Bangladesh’s cricket in recent years. He has been instrumental in their success in both Test and ODI cricket.
• Mustafizur Rahman: Rahman is Bangladesh’s most experienced bowler, and he will look to lead the attack against New Zealand. He is a consistent wicket-taker, and he will be key to Bangladesh’s success in this match.

NZ vs. BAN Match Head to Head Records

Both sides have played each other five times in the ICC Cricket World Cup. However, Bangladesh could not begin a winning streak, as New Zealand won on five occasions. In the ICC Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh can defeat New Zealand.

Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is well-known for its spin-friendly conditions. A slow track is possible, and hitters will almost certainly aim for slow and steady knocks on such a pitch. It would be a sensible idea to bowl.

The weather in Chennai is forecast to be bright with a slight cloud cover. The temperature will be approximately 33 degrees Celsius, with a humidity of 66%. However, the temperature will drop to roughly 28 degrees in the evening, with humidity reaching 78%. There is little danger of rain, but dew will play a role in the competition.

New Zealand Probable First XI

Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C & WK), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson/Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Bangladesh Probable First XI

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan/Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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