Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Every game in the high-stress Champions Trophy scenario counts. Bangladesh against New Zealand is expected to be a crucial game since Bangladesh wants to recover from their setback against India. This is an important game in Group A as a loss here may force them into must-win ground.
Bangladesh Yearns atonement.
Bangladesh needs a better start with the bat even if it is showing resilience against India, rallying from 35/5 to score 228. Leading the fightback were Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali; nevertheless, top order players such Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto must also perform. Their bowling assault, particularly the spinners, caused problems for India; however, against New Zealand, more discipline in line and length will be vital.
New Zealand wants to be in dominant sway.
Unlike Bangladesh, New Zealand began strong and overcome early challenges to score a commanding total against Pakistan. Glenn Phillips had a ferocious finale as Will Young and Tom Latham slammed century. Their consistent bowling approach guaranteed a complete triumph by mixing spin and speed. Having gone undefeated in Pakistan since the tri-series, New Zealand will want to boost their semifinal prospects by another triumph.
Details of Match
Monday, February 24 at 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi
Pitch and Conditions:
Rawalpindi has a reputation for high scoring games. Teams have gently chased 337 and 289 in past ODIs here, with some hundreds noted. Another run-fest is expected from the inaugural Champions Trophy game held at this site.
Team News From Bangladesh
Mahmudullah missed the opening with a calf injury; his availability is still unknown. He may replace Mushfiqur Rahim depending on fit; Jaker Ali might maintain wickets. Tanzim Hasan Sakib may be replaced with Express pacer Nahid Rana, who excelled in the Rawalpindi Test series.
Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim/Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib/Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand
Due to injury, Mitchell Santner’s side missed Rachin Ravindra in the opener. New Zealand could keep their winning combo even if he recovers.
Probable XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke
statistics and trivia
Thanks to centuries from Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah, Bangladesh chased 266 after being 33/4, defeating New Zealand in their last Champions Trophy game in 2017.
Average above 50 versus Bangladesh Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Will Young, and Devon Conway.
In three innings against Bangladesh, Daryl Mitchell has scored 201 runs without getting dismissed. Rawalpindi ODIs also mark two century for him.
What They Said: “Rawalpindi is often a high-scoring arena. Our main concentration should be on developing solid alliances. — Mitchell Santner
Bangladesh vs New Zealand has a difficult fight. Can they make a comeback and maintain their semifinal dreams alive? [source cricbuzz ]
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