New Zealand will face Bangladesh in the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, October 13 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Kiwis, having defeated England and the Netherlands, will be seen as the favorites in this upcoming contest. On the other hand, Bangladesh began the tournament with a comfortable six-wicket win against Afghanistan but suffered a significant 137-run loss to England. Ahead of the NZ vs BAN match, check out the detailed pitch report of the MA Chidambaram Stadium below.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its spin-friendly conditions, as was evident in the most recent World Cup match held here between India and Australia, since the Indian spinners accounted for six of the Australian wickets.
While batters who can find their rhythm can accumulate runs, they must take caution when dealing with deliveries that generate spin. In addition, the somewhat sluggish nature of the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch can pose a challenge for playing powerful shots.
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To capitalize on these conditions, teams heavily depend on their spin bowlers in their bowling line-up. Moreover, batters adopt a cautious approach, with the establishment of partnerships playing a crucial role in accumulating substantial totals. Consequently, at this venue, a score of 250-260 is regarded as above par.
NZ vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
