Bangladesh and New Zealand will lock horns in the first three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Bangladesh have won the toss and have opted to field
Bangladesh (Playing XI):
Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das(w/c), Mustafizur Rahman. Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan and Mahedi Hasan.
The live stream can be watched on the Fancode website and App.
Ban vs NZ live score
Bangladesh Team News
Bangladesh will be coming into the series after a disappointing performance in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023, where they finished fourth in the group stage. The Tigers will be looking to bounce back in this series and put on a good show ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to start in October.
Litton Das will lead Bangladesh without Shakib Al Hasan, who has been rested. Das wants to lead his team from the front and score big runs. Other key players for Bangladesh include Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand Team News
On the other hand, New Zealand will be coming into the series after a good performance in the Asia Cup 2023, where they finished third in the group stage. The Black Caps will be looking to build on their performance in the Asia Cup and continue their winning momentum in this series.
New Zealand will be led by Kane Williamson, who is back in the team after missing the Asia Cup due to injury. Williamson will be looking to lead his team to victory in this series and prepare them well for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Other key players for New Zealand include Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult.
TV telecast and live streaming info
TV telecast and live streaming info for Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st ODI, Mirpur, September 21, 2023:
Country | TV channel | Live streaming |
---|---|---|
Bangladesh | T Sports | T Sports app and website |
New Zealand | Sky NZ | SkyGo app |
India | No TV coverage | FanCode app and website |
Start time:
- Bangladesh: 12:00 PM BST
- New Zealand: 6:00 PM NZST
- India: 12:30 PM IST
Pitch and weather conditions
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur is balanced, with something for both batsmen and bowlers. The spinners could get some help on such a surface, so the batters will look to stay patient and slowly build their innings. Opting to bowl first and chasing the target down after winning the toss could be an optimal decision.
The weather forecast for Mirpur on September 21, 2023, is sunny, with the temperature expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to be high, so the players must stay hydrated and take breaks between overs.
Leave a Reply