Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction: Rain washed away the first game of the series

Bangladesh and New Zealand are going head to head against each other at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 23rd September. Rain washed away the first game of the series. Who will win this game?

Even with the decision to rest several key players, Bangladesh boasts a fairly formidable team and holds confidence in their prospects against New Zealand.

The return of Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar strengthens the top-order batting lineup, which already features talented batsmen such as Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy. Hridoy's strong form in the latter part of the Asia Cup provides optimism for his continued success. Nurul Hasan, who steps in as the wicket-keeper in place of Mushfiqur Rahim, may lack significant ODI experience but has a valuable opportunity to refine his skills.

In the previous match, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib displayed a promising start with the new ball. Mustafizur, in particular, made a notable impact by claiming a couple of wickets within the initial 10 overs.

Bangladesh's arsenal also includes a potent spin attack featuring Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan. Additionally, the inclusion of all-rounder Mahmudullah offers an extra dimension during the middle overs.

Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hassan

Even with the decision to rest several key players, Bangladesh boasts a fairly formidable team and holds confidence in their prospects against New Zealand.

The return of Tamim Iqbal and Soumya Sarkar strengthens the top-order batting lineup, which already features talented batsmen such as Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy. Hridoy's strong form in the latter part of the Asia Cup provides optimism for his continued success. Nurul Hasan, who steps in as the wicket-keeper in place of Mushfiqur Rahim, may lack significant ODI experience but has a valuable opportunity to refine his skills.

In the previous match, Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib displayed a promising start with the new ball. Mustafizur, in particular, made a notable impact by claiming a couple of wickets within the initial 10 overs.

Bangladesh's arsenal also includes a potent spin attack featuring Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan. Additionally, the inclusion of all-rounder Mahmudullah offers an extra dimension during the middle overs.

Finn Allen, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner. 

The Mirpur pitch presents a challenging proposition for batsmen, as it is not particularly conducive to easy scoring. It tends to have a surface where the ball grips, offering substantial turn and bounce for spinners. Additionally, seamers have found success on this pitch in recent years. The average first-inning total at this venue hovers around 250, with expectations that the pitch may become more favorable for batting as the match unfolds.

Weather conditions predict overcast skies and a likelihood of rain, which could potentially result in a curtailed match. Both sides have notable absentees among their key players, setting the stage for a closely contested match. Nevertheless, considering the performances in the first ODI and recent track records, it appears that the advantage lies with the home team.