Bangladesh vs New Zealand: 2nd Test, Tigers Are Leading The Series

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Bangladesh vs New Zealand: After winning the first Test match at Sylhet by a commanding 150 runs against New Zealand, Bangladesh is one step ahead. The Bangladeshi squad captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto is up 1-0 in the two-match Test series. Now, in the series’ last Test match, both sides are prepared to square off against one another.

The 2nd Test match between Bangladesh vs New Zealand will take place on December 5th, 2023, at Shere Bangla Stadium.

Match Details to Note:

Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd Test match

Date: December 5th, 2023 (Tuesday)

Time: 09:00 AM IST

Venue: Shere Bangla Stadium

Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Bangladesh (Match Odds- 2.50)

Preview

Bangladesh’s success over New Zealand in Test matches was largely due to the hard-earned century by Najmul Hossain Shanto and the 10-wicket performance by Taijul Islam during the match. After skipper Shanto’s century, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim struck vital fifties to set a challenging target of 332 runs for New Zealand. However, Taijul Islam’s spin strategy held them to just 181 runs. In addition, Shanto was successful in leading his side to victory against the Kiwis in a home Test for the first time as captain of the Test cricket team.

Full Squad:

Zakir Hasan (wk), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam

Players to watch out for:

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Bangladesh’s success over New Zealand in Test matches was largely due to the hard-earned century by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Shanto was successful in leading his side to victory against the Kiwis in a home Test for the first time as captain of the Test cricket team.

Taijul Islam

Taijul Islam’s spin strategy held New Zealand to just 181 runs in the second innings. He took 10 wickets during the match.

Possible Playing XI:

Zakir Hasan (wk), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam

New Zealand (Match Odds- 2.05)

Preview

Before heading to Dhaka for the second Test, Tim Southee, the captain of New Zealand, would like to make a few changes to the squad. Rachin Ravindra, the hero of the just-finished ODI World Cup, was left off the first Test team. On the slow surface in Dhaka, his batting and left-arm orthodox bowling might be useful.

Star In Sylhet, batter Kane Williamson of New Zealand recorded his 29th Test century. He hopes to build on this success in the upcoming Test match. In the second game, New Zealand is probably going to rally and tie the series.

Full Squad:

Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/ Mitchell Santner

Players to watch out for:

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra, the hero of the just-finished ODI World Cup, was left off the first Test team. On the slow surface in Dhaka, his batting and left-arm orthodox bowling might be useful.

Kane Williamson

Star In Sylhet, batter Kane Williamson of New Zealand recorded his 29th Test century. He hopes to build on this success in the upcoming Test match.

Possible Playing XI:

Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/ Mitchell Santner

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head-to-Head:

In the eighteen Test matches that New Zealand and Bangladesh have played, the Kiwi team has won thirteen and the Bangladeshi team has won only twice.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Toss Prediction:

Captains that win the toss may decide to bat first and then limit their score in the remaining innings.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Pitch Report:

The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka features a reasonably balanced pitch that gives bowlers and hitters equal opportunities. Because of their historical success on this surface, spinners in particular should be quite important in this second essay of the match.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Report:

New Zealand lost the first match but still, they can fight back. If Rachin is called back into the team then it will be difficult for Bangladesh to win the series.

New Zealand is predicted to win the match Bangladesh vs New Zealand at the odds of 2.05