bangladesh We enter the second ODI of this three-match series with our backs to the wall after a tough opening struggle at the same venue. In the first ODI, new zealandDisciplined bowling and a solid performance by the middle order helped them win by 26 runs.
Bangladesh showed excellent performance while chasing 248 runs. saif hassan (57) and Tauheed Hridayoy (55), but the middle order collapse started blair ticknerThe host team lagged behind by taking four wickets. This was a game for New Zealand Dean FoxcroftWhose important 59 and one wicket earned him the Player of the Match honour. To keep the series intact, Bangladesh now needs to win on Monday.
BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 20 April; 10:30 AM IST/ 05:00 AM GMT/ 11:00 AM Local
- venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs NZ, head-to-head record
Matches played: 47 | Bangladesh won: 11 | New Zealand won: 35 | no results: 1
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium surface is expected to be a traditional Mirpur slow track. As per the early trends of the series, as the game progresses, the pitch will provide significant grip and turn for the spinners, leading to a tactical battle in the middle overs. While the new ball may move faster due to the morning moisture, the track is becoming increasingly sluggish, favoring seamers who use off-cutters and varying pace deliveries. Batsmen will need to show immense patience, as the lack of consistent bounce makes it difficult to execute strokes. A total of about 250 highly competitive players remain on this worn deck.
squads
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das (wicketkeeper), Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Afif Hussain, mehdi hassan meraz (c), Saif Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hussain, Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Naheed Rana.
New Zealand: Will Young, Tom Latham (WK/Captain), Henry Nicholls, Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Aditya Ashok, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister, William O’Rourke, Muhammad Abbas, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly
Also read: Dean Foxcroft leads New Zealand to a stunning win over Bangladesh in the first ODI
BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh won the toss and batted first
- Bangladesh Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Bangladesh’s total score: 250-260
Case 2:
- New Zealand won the toss and batted first
- New Zealand Powerplay Score: 60-70
- New Zealand’s total score: 280-300
Match Result: The team batting first won the match.
Also Read: BAN vs NZ, ODI Series: Date, Match Time, Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
