New Zealand vs Bangladesh Prediction: New Zealand won 32 off 43 games

New Zealand and Bangladesh are going head to head in the 2nd Match of One Day Series at Saxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground, New Zealand on 19 Dec 2023. New Zealand has won 32 out of 43 games played between these two sides. Who will win this game of cricket?

New Zealand displayed a clinical performance in the first ODI, defeating the visiting team by 44 runs in a rain-affected match. Will Young showcased excellent form by scoring a century, leading his team to a victory. Young's partnership with Tom Latham, which amounted to 171 runs, was crucial in helping the home team recover from losing two early wickets. Unfortunately, Rachin Ravindra failed to perform with the bat, being dismissed for a duck. However, he will aim to bounce back in the upcoming match. The middle order consists of Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell, with Mark Chapman and Josh Clarkson providing additional batting strength. Clarkson, who made his ODI debut, proved to be effective with the ball, taking 2 wickets. Alongside Adam Milne, he will be a key seamer for the hosts. Ish Sodhi will not be participating in this match and is most likely to be replaced by young Adithya Ashok.

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Fin Allen, Tom Latham (c/wk), Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne

Bangladesh's performance in the first ODI will leave them greatly disappointed. While expectations for a victory may have been low, the extent of their loss will be a bitter pill to swallow. In this match, the bowling was a major letdown for the team, with the exception of Shoriful Islam who looked threatening. Hasan Mahmud and Mustafizur Rahman failed to take any wickets, while Soumya Sarkar and Mehidy Hasan Miraz conceded over 10 runs per over. The limited presence of full-time seamers in the team has exposed their bowling weaknesses. Soumya Sarkar, who made a comeback after a long break, contributed nothing with the bat and needs to improve his performance to justify his return. Anamul Haque, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy all had promising starts but wasted their opportunities with poor shot selection. While Bangladesh possesses strong batting depth thanks to Mehidy Hasan and Afif Hossain, the success of the team will largely depend on the performances of the top and middle order.

Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

It is likely that the team that wins the toss will choose to field first. The Saxton Oval pitch is generally favorable for batting, with an average first-inning score of approximately 270. The new ball will provide some assistance to the seamers due to swing. However, as the match progresses, the pitch settles down and becomes easier for batting. The weather forecast predicts bright and sunny conditions with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. New Zealand displayed a clinical performance in the previous match and we anticipate them to continue their good form. Bangladesh appeared to be outmatched, particularly in their bowling department, and are expected to encounter difficulties. It is recommended to place a bet on New Zealand to win.