Recently, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 2-0 in a three-match ODI series while playing in the latter’s conditions but the World Cup always brings a different kind of pressure. As we move into the second week of the ongoing ODI showpiece, both of these teams are all set to play their respective third game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday.
New Zealand have won both of their matches whereas Bangladesh has won one and lost one. We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.
Current form for New Zealand: W W W W NR
The Kiwis have been at their best and are once again showing why they are always a force to reckon with in major ICC events. The likes of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Tom Latham, and Mitchell Santner have performed consistently for the Blackcaps.
Current form for Bangladesh: L W L L NR
Bangladesh could not come up with a collective show against England in their last game as they got hammered by 137 runs. While they were able to pull the game back in the last 10 overs with the ball, they could not deliver with the ball in the first 40 overs and also could not show any fight with the bat.
Head to Head: Matches: 41, Won by New Zealand: 30, Won by Bangladesh: 10, NR: 1.
Players to look out for: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mustafizur Rahman will hold the key for the Tigers.
Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee will be the crucial players for New Zealand.
Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
