Bangladesh vs New Zealand, BAN vs NZ, Today Match Prediction 01 September 2021

ban vs nz Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Bangladesh and New Zealand will lock horns in the opening game of the T20I series at Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

For Bangladesh, the team management will be relieved after wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim and opener Liton Das have been named in the T20I squad for the five-match series. Bangladesh Skipper Mahmudullah Riyad will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum against Kiwis.

On the other hand, New Zealand have included new players like Ben Sears and Cole McConchie for the Bangladesh tour. Tom Latham will lead the side as Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner have been rested as they will participate in coming Indian Premier League season.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangladesh Preview

After completing a comfortable series over Australia, the home side will be hoping to deliver clinical performance in this T20I series opener.

The likes of Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim will have to deliver notable scores for the side in this contest.

Besides the experienced batting trio, the likes of Liton Das, Afif Hossain and Mohammad Naim will need to crucial runs for the side in this opening encounter.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahedi Hasan to make early inroads with the ball.

The pace duo of Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam did a splendid job for Bangladesh in the series against Australia. The team management will be hoping that they can continue their excellent form in this series.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Mahmdullah Riyad (Captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Naim.

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahmudullah, Liton Das, Nasum Ahmed, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Afif Hossain

New Zealand Preview

After completing a clean sweep over Bangladesh in the T20I series played earlier this year, New Zealand will be looking to maintain their winning streak in this five-match series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Tom Blundell, Tom Latham, Finn Allen and Colin de Grandhomme to do the bulk of the scoring.

Left-hander Henry Nicholls will bring stability to the middle-order for New Zealand for this T20I series.

In the bowling department, the likes of Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Scott Kuggeleijn will have to make crucial breakthroughs in the Powerplay overs.

Ajaz Patel is lone spin option for New Zealand for this five-match T20I series.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell (wk), Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Colin de Grandhomme, Cole McConchie, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn

New Zealand Actual Playing XI:

Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, Doug Bracewell, Cole McConchie, Colin de Grandhomme, Henry Nicholls, Blair Tickner, Will Young, Tom Blundell

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With clear skies expected for Wednesday’s game, the wicket might have something in it for slow bowlers. The batsmen will need to stay at the crease to get runs on this pitch.

Venue Details

Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka is going to host the opening game between New Zealand and Bangladesh.

New Zealand will take heart from the fact that they have yet to lose a T20I game against Bangladesh.

Toss: To Bat

With the perfect weather expected, the side that wins the toss, would be looking to bat first and post a competitive total on the board in their allotted 20 overs.