Bangladesh vs New Zealand’s second Test match will take place at Sher E Bangla Stadium, Dhaka, Mirpur on 6th December 2023. Bangladesh created a huge upset as they stunned New Zealand by 150 runs in the first test match played at Sylhet. It was an impressive performance by the Bangla Tigers as they made 310 runs in the first innings. Taijul Islam and other Bangladesh bowlers kept Kiwis quiet with just 7 runs deficit.
The second innings saw Najmul Hasan Shanto leading from the front with 105 and valuable contributions helped Bangladesh post 338 in 2nd innings. Taijul Islam wreaked havoc with 6 wicket haul and won the player of the match award for his brilliance.
New Zealand bowled out Bangladesh for 310 runs in the first innings. Kane Williamson looked in sublime touch reaching century but was not able to convert it into big score. Despite his efforts, Kiwis took only 7 runs lead. In the second innings, it was a disappointing outing with Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi, and other bowlers did not keep pressure for longer times.
Daryl Mitchell was the top scorer in the second inning for New Zealand, but it was a tall ask and lost the match by 150 runs.
Match Details
Details– Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle.
Venue– Sher E Bangla Stadium, Dhaka, Mirpur
Date and Time– 6th November, 9.00 AM
Pitch Report
A total of 26 Test matches have been played at this venue. The average first innings total at this venue is 333 while the team batting second scores around 312.
It provides help for the spinners as the match goes on. The third innings total comes down to 241. It becomes the toughest to bat in 4th innings. Bangladesh and India played a superb encounter during 2022 where Bangladesh made 227 in the first innings. Thanks to Shreyas Iyer and Pant’s brilliance, India took a decent lead.
The match went right down the wire before R Ashwin and Iyer’s partnership took India to a 3-wicket win and a 2-0 series win.
The captain that wins the toss would likely bat first, post a decent total, and put pressure on the opponent batters with their spinners.
Bangladesh (BNG) vs New Zealand (NZ)- Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
Mahmdul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hasan Shanto (C), Mominal Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nurul Hasan, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam.
New Zealand
Tom Latham/Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santer, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (C), Ajaz Patel.
Fantasy Selection- BNG vs NZ
Team 1– Mahmdul Hasan Joy, Rachin Ravindra, Najmul Hasan Shanto (C), Kane (VC), Williamson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Glenn Phillips, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mitchell Santer, Nayeem Hasan, Ish Sodhi, Taijul Islam.
Team 2– Zakir Hasan, Devon Conway (C), Mominal Haque, Henry Nicholls, Mushfiqur Rahim (VC), Tom Blundell, Nurul Hasan, Ish Sodhi, Nayeem Hasan, Ajaz Patel, Shoriful Islam.
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