NZ vs BAN: New Zealand has made it 3 out of 3 wins in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Tasked to chase 247, Devon Conway continued his fine form and narrowly missed his half century. But it was Kane Williamson who slammed a fine fifty along with Daryl Mitchell as the Kiwis win 3 games on a trot.
Bangladesh had set a 246-run target for high-flying New Zealand. After Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson rattled the top-order, Muhsfiqur Rahim (66), Shakib Al Hasan (40) and Mahmudullah (41) helped Bangladesh post a total that they can bowl in Match 11 of ICC World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Earlier, Kiwi captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl.
NZ vs BAN: Playing XIs
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
New Zealand are the clear favorite to continue their exceptional performance against Bangladesh. The BlackCaps, led-by Kane Williamson, began the tournament with a strong victory over England and then, continued their success against the Netherlands.
Under the leadership of Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh team displayed a good performance against Afghanistan, consequently securing a win against them. The upcoming match in Chennai may favor their slower bowlers, as seen in the India-Australia game.
Nevertheless, they will face a tough challenge from New Zealand, a team known for their ability to adapt to various playing conditions. The Kiwis have bagged convincing wins over England and the Netherlands and intend to sustain their momentum.
Match Details
- New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 11, ICC World Cup 2023
- Date & Time: Friday, October 13, 2 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch & Weather Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its pitch conditions that heavily favor spin bowling. The India vs Australia match witnessed substantial support for spinners. The presence of dew in the second innings may also influence the toss-winning captain to choose to bowl first.
In terms of weather conditions, Friday afternoon will be warm, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees Celsius. Some cloud cover will be present, and it will later give way to sun. As the day progresses, temperatures will decrease to 28 degrees, while humidity will be 78 %.
