Bangladesh vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | First One-Day International

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The first international men’s fixture for a number of weeks sees Bangladesh host New Zealand.

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Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh

Weather: Cloudy with sunny intervals as temperatures potentially reach highs of 35c.

How to watch: UK – Not televised / USA – Willow TV

Bangladesh vs New Zealand prediction

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the mantra taken by Bangladesh heading into this ODI series having named the same squad which beat Pakistan 2-1 last month. Whilst they are missing players through franchise T20 commitments, the Tigers are an improving outfit and against any team at home, pose a stern test.

Whilst New Zealand welcome back a number of players through injury, it is a significantly depleted side when taking into account the IPL and PSL commitments of certain figures, skipper Mitchell Santner being one of those. Tom Latham deputises as captain in his place but worryingly for the Black Caps will be the likely difficult conditions of Bangladesh for batters in particular. This especially, makes Bangladesh worth backing as the tourists adapt to their surroundings. 

Bangladesh vs New Zealand tip: Bangladesh to win