Bangladesh are on tour of New Zealand for an ODI and T20 series. The ODI series ended in favor of New Zealand 2-1; now it is time for the shorter format. The first T20I match between the two teams will be played at McLean Park, Napier.
This game is scheduled to take place on December 27 (Wednesday). Both teams have given chances to their new players, which is the first step in the preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Some exciting players will be showcasing their skills in the coming game.
NZ vs BAN: Match Details
Date: 27 December 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:40 am I.S.T.
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
NZ vs BAN: Head-to-Head
These two sides have come face-to-face with each other on a total of 17 occasions in the 20-over format. New Zealand have an incredible track record in these matches. They have won 14 matches as compared to Bangladesh's 3.
NZ vs BAN: Live Streaming Details
Fans in India can catch the live telecast of the first T20 between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Tuesday on the FanCode app.
NZ vs BAN: Pitch Report
The pitch at McLean Park is on the slower side, which helps the bowlers more. Pacers will get movement with the new ball, but batters can also use the conditions to good effect. The team that wins the toss should bowl first.
NZ vs BAN: Predicted XI
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Tanzim Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
NZ vs BAN: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Tim Seifert, Litton Das
Batsmen: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell (Vice Captain), Glenn Phillips
All-rounder: Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra (Captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Shoriful Islam
Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: New Zealand have dominated Bangladesh most of the time across formats whenever these two teams have played. So we back the Kiwis to win this game as well.