The NZ vs BAN three-match T20I series begins with the first T20I in Napier on Wednesday, December 27. The T20I series follows the ODI series which New Zealand won 2-1. The first T20I starts at 11.40 am IST. New Zealand and Bangladesh have played a lot of cricket against each other in recent months.
Bangladesh toured New Zealand after New Zealand toured Bangladesh first before the World Cup for an ODI series and then after the World Cup for a Test series. The Kiwis won the ODI series 2-1 and drew the Test series 1-1.
Bangladesh, who are now touring New Zealand, lost the ODI series and are now preparing to possibly win the T20I series. Bangladesh in all formats did not win many matches against the Kiwis. The recent Test win was his second in 19 Test matches against the Kiwis. His third ODI win was his 11th overall in 45 ODI matches against New Zealand. The Tigers have now lost 33 NZ vs BAN ODIs.
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Bangladesh will be led by Nazmul Hossain Shanto. The team will be without its veteran players Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. While Tamim has not been part of the team since the World Cup, Shakib is currently interested in starting a career in politics. He recently also opted out of the IPL 2024 auction. They have an inexperienced batting lineup with Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar as the only two experienced batsmen. Mahmudullah, who played in the World Cup, is also not part of the T20I team.
New Zealand will be coached by Mitchell Santner. Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson have been rested from this T20I series and New Zealand are scheduled to play Test matches against Australia and South Africa next year. This is a chance for Rachin Ravindra to improve the order with Fin Allen and Devon Conway also rested. Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi and Adam Milne form the bowling core alongside Santner.
Recent venue records (McLean Park, Napier)
STATISTICS – T20
Total matches 6
Matches won by batting the first 2
Matches won bowling first 3
Average score for 1st Inns 169
Average score for 2nd Inns 138
Highest recorded total 241/3 (20 Ov) by ENG vs NZ
Lowest total on record 160/10 (19.4 Ov) by NZ vs IND
Highest score chased 177/6 (19.4 Ov) by PAK vs NZ
Lowest score defended 173/5 (17.5 Ov) by NZ vs BAN
Who will score the most runs for New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra / Daryl Mitchell
Who will take the most wickets for New Zealand: Mitchell Santner / Tim Southee
Who will score the most runs for Bangladesh: Litton Das / Soumya Sarkar
Who will take the most wickets for Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman / Mehidy Hasan
Today’s NZ vs BAN Match Prediction: First T20I, Who will win today’s T20I match? 2023
Bangladesh has just won 3 of the 17 T20Is played against New Zealand. At home, the Kiwis are favorites to win the NZ vs BAN T20I series.
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