New Zealand will take on Bangladesh in the 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 13th. This will be the 6th World Cup meeting between the two sides, with New Zealand holding a 5-0 head-to-head advantage.
New Zealand has won both its games convincingly so far and sits atop the points table. Bangladesh won its opener but then suffered a heavy loss to England. New Zealand seems to be peaking at the right time, while Bangladesh needs to bounce back quickly.
The return of Kane Williamson boosts New Zealand, who swept Bangladesh 2-0 in their recent ODI series. But the Tigers have the talent to beat any top side on their day if they can fire in unison. An intriguing battle awaits between two well-matched spin attacks on a turning Chennai pitch.
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Overview
New Zealand has started the World Cup in superb fashion, beating favorites England and Netherlands convincingly. Their spinners Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi and Glenn Phillips excelled on spin-friendly pitches.
The batting also looks largely settled with the experience of Conway, Young and Latham. Skipper Kane Williamson is set for a crucial return in the middle-order along with pacer Tim Southee after injury layoffs.
The Black Caps are simply oozing class and balance. With power hitters like Glenn Phillips capable of fearsome hitting late on, New Zealand’s squad depth make them firm favorites to go deep into the tournament.
Overview
Bangladesh slumped to a heavy defeat against England after starting brightly against Afghanistan. Their batting remains too reliant on the likes of Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim for runs.
The bowling also lacked discipline, leaking over 350 runs as England went on a six-hitting spree. However, Bangladesh know how to punch above their weight in World Cups. Spinners like Shakib, Mahedi and Miraz can be a formidable threat.
Seamers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman add variety to their attack. If the top-order can fire and their bowling unit bowls tightly, Bangladesh can certainly upset the odds.
But the Tigers must show major improvements quickly to challenge an in-form New Zealand unit. Their over-reliance on individual talents remains an issue.
vs. Starting XI
New Zealand predicted starting 11:
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson (c)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Trent Boult
Bangladesh predicted starting 11:
- 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
New Zealand should be bolstered by the return of skipper Williamson, likely replacing Lockie Ferguson. Bangladesh may give Mahmudullah a go again in the lower middle-order replacing Mahedi.
Both teams have settled combinations overall, with New Zealand expected to back their winning formula. Bangladesh needs its senior players to step up against the rampant Kiwis.
See the confirmed starting lineups below an hour before the match starts.
vs. Head-to-Head
In World Cups, New Zealand leads Bangladesh 5-0 in their 5 meetings so far. Overall in ODIs, New Zealand enjoys a commanding 30-10 win/loss record over Bangladesh. This includes sweeping the Tigers 2-0 during their tour of Bangladesh in September 2023.
New Zealand’s batting has consistently proved too strong for Bangladesh, with senior players like Williamson and Latham enjoying stellar records. Their potent bowling attack led by Southee, Boult and Sodhi also gives them an edge.
However, Bangladesh did defeat New Zealand in their most recent T20I series meeting in 2021. Their spirited performances in World Cups also show they can’t be taken lightly. But overall, New Zealand dominates the head-to-head.
Weather & Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai generally provides spin-friendly conditions. The weather will be hot and dry with temperatures around 30-32 deg Celsius on matchday. Humidity will be moderate.
The pitch is expected to be dry, dusty and two-paced early on before becoming slower as the match progresses. Batting against the newer ball can be tricky due to the gripping surface. Strokeplay becomes easier once set.
Spin bowlers will extract turn and get good purchase off the surface. The odd ball may also keep low. Anything around 230-250 could be a par score, with the chase becoming easier under lights.
Dew may play a role in the second innings. Shorter square boundaries also encourage aggressive batting. Both teams have good spinners to exploit the conditions.
Overall, the venue should favor the spinners more than pacers. Batting may be difficult upfront but gets easier. With dew likely later on, the captain winning the toss may opt to field first.
New Zealand vs. Bangladesh Prediction
New Zealand should have enough firepower to get the better of Bangladesh considering their red-hot recent form and success over the Tigers.
The Black Caps have far greater batting depth than Bangladesh with power hitters like Phillips, De Grandhomme and Bracewell capable of fearsome hitting late on. Their spinners are also excelling recently and should thrive on this dry Chennai surface.
Bangladesh lacks potency in both batting and bowling. Unless Shakib and Mushfiqur play stellar knocks, they could struggle to match New Zealand’s totals or even play out 50 overs. Their bowling also lacks the penetration to consistently threaten New Zealand.
New Zealand start firm favorites in light of the gulf in quality between the two sides. Bangladesh needs to punch above their weight significantly to challenge the Kiwis who look in ominous form.
New Zealand vs. Bangladesh Betting Tip
Back Kane Williamson to score over 45 if he returns from injury as expected. He enjoys facing Bangladesh. Devon Conway could also prove a good bet for top New Zealand scorer after finding form. Consider Sodhi and Santner both taking 2+ wickets given spin-friendly conditions. Mushfiqur Rahim always gives his best against top sides. Bet on him passing 35+ runs.
Mahedi Hasan’s off-spin could pose problems. Back him taking 2-3 wickets. New Zealand’s batting power means over 300 total runs is a possibility. Bet on it being a high-scoring game.
If chasing, New Zealand should comfortably hunt down under lights. So bet on them while batting second.
New Zealand appears too strong for Bangladesh. Expect a dominant Kiwi victory by 6+ wickets to maintain their winning start.
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