New Zealand vs Bangladesh – 1st One-Day International Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Bangladesh on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Bangladesh will take place on Saturday 16th December, 2023 – 22:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Bangladesh taking place? New Zealand vs Bangladesh will take place at University Oval, Dunedin
THE LOWDOWN
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand managed to emerge from Bangladesh having salvaged a 1-1 draw in the two-match Test series, but will expect an outright victory across this ODI series with home advantage now being in their favour. Tom Latham leads the team, whilst plenty of eyes will be on young starlet Rachin Ravindra, who lit up the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with his brilliant batting, racking up 578 runs across the tournament.
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh endured a miserable World Cup and the rebuild begins here. Litton Das returns to the fold and fellow top-order batter Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the Tigers. Shakib Al Hasan isn’t part of the squad as Bangladesh’s regular skipper recovers from a finger injury. Mahmudullah is also ruled out through injury, alongside fast bowler Taskin Ahmed.
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand will look to take this game by the scruff of the neck regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target against an injury-plagued Bangladesh. The tourists are really struggling in white ball cricket and their fortunes don’t look likely to change anytime soon, especially with the number of players they have missing. With that in mind, expect the Black Caps to claim victory here.
BETTING TIP: NEW ZEALAND TO WIN
