Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI Series 2023

BAN vs NZ ODI Series 2023

Bangladesh is set to host New Zealand in a three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, with the opener scheduled for Thursday, September 21. The series will continue with the second ODI on September 23 and conclude with the third ODI on September 26. Both teams have opted to rest key players ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

For the first two matches, Bangladesh will be led by Litton Das. Key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taskin Ahmed have been rested following their participation in the Asia Cup 2023 but are expected to return for the third ODI. Bangladesh still boasts experienced players such as Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, and Nurul Hasan Sohan. Additionally, three uncapped players – Zakir Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain – have been called up and may make their debuts during the ODI series.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will be captained by Lockie Ferguson, with regular captain Kane Williamson, stand-in skipper Tom Latham, wicketkeepers Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips, all-rounders Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner, and pacer Matt Henry rested. The Blackcaps have included uncapped Dean Foxcroft in their squad. Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi provide experience to the team.

In their previous encounters, Bangladesh and New Zealand have faced each other in 38 ODIs, with New Zealand holding a significant advantage of 28 wins to Bangladesh’s 10 victories. However, Bangladesh is unbeaten in their last seven home ODIs against New Zealand.

The Bangladesh vs. New Zealand ODI series in September 2023 serves as a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Moreover series will consist of three ODIs, all to be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

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Ban vs NZ ODI Series Schedule

– 1st ODI: September 21, 2023

– 2nd ODI: September 23, 2023

– 3rd ODI: September 26, 2023

Kane Williamson will lead the New Zealand team, guided by head coach Gary Stead. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be captained by Shakib Al Hasan, with Chandika Hathurusingha as their head coach. In terms of ICC rankings, New Zealand holds the 3rd position, while Bangladesh is ranked 7th.

In their head-to-head ODI encounters, Bangladesh and New Zealand have played 38 matches. New Zealand has been dominant in this rivalry, winning 28 matches, while Bangladesh has secured victory in 11. New Zealand has participated in 804 ODIs, winning 369 and losing 386 matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has played 415 ODIs, winning 152 and losing 254 matches.

This series is expected to provide both teams with valuable practice and preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Cricket fans can look forward to exciting and competitive matches as Bangladesh and New Zealand fine-tune their strategies and lineups before the tournament.

Ban vs NZ ODI Squad

Here’s a summary of the squads for the first two ODIs:

Bangladesh Squad:

• – Litton Das (captain)
• – Tamim Iqbal
• – Soumya Sarkar
• – Anamul Haque
• – Tawhid Hridoy
• – Mahmudullah
• – Nurul Hasan Sohan
• – Mahedi Hasan
• – Nasum Ahmed
• – Mustafizur Rahman
• – Tanzim Hasan
• – Tanzid Hasan
• – Zakir Hasan
• – Rishad Hossain
• – Khaled Ahmed

New Zealand Squad:

• – Lockie Ferguson (captain)
• – Finn Allen
• – Tom Blundell
• – Trent Boult
• – Chad Bowes
• – Dane Cleaver
• – Dean Foxcroft
• – Kyle Jamieson
• – Cole McConchie
• – Adam Milne
• – Henry Nicholls
• – Rachin Ravindra
• – Ish Sodhi
• – Blair Tickner
• – Will Young

The series promises exciting cricket action, especially with the inclusion of new talents and rested key players from both teams.