NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 1st Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Preview:
New Zealand are all set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. The two Tests will be part of the 2023 World Test Championship. The first match of the Test series will be played from January 1 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand will be led by Tom Latham in the absence of Kane Williamson. After suffering a whitewash against India in India, they will be hoping for a change in fortunes at home. This will be Ross Taylor’s last Test series and the veteran will be hoping to bid Adieu on a high. Ajaz Patel is a notable exclusion from the squad but they still have experienced players in the squad. The Kiwis will be looking to continue their home dominance and take an early lead in the series.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have a tough task ahead of them. They faced New Zealand XI in a warm-up match ahead of the series which finished in a draw. Mominul Haque will be leading Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series and will want to lead the side by example. They’ve got some exciting players on their side and a cracking series awaits us.
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Details:
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Date & Time: Jan 01-Jan 05, at 03:30 AM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Pitch Report:
The pitch at Bay Oval is a balanced track. The batters need to be patient while going into their strokes. The bowlers will get seam movement throughout the match. Expect the seamers to play a major role.
Average scores as per innings :
| Average 1st Inns scores | 392 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 427 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 188 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 271 |
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Weather Report:
Clear skies will greet both sides on Saturday. The temperature is expected to range between 17 and 27 degrees Celsius.
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Probable Playing XIs:
NZ: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Daryl Mitchell/Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner
BAN: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Abu Jayed, Ebadot Hossain
Top Picks for NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
NZ
Tom Latham batted well on the tough conditions of Kanpur against a strong Indian bowling contingent, scoring two half-centuries in a single Test.
Devon Conway has made a great start to his career in all forms of cricket. This will be his first test on home soil. It will be a challenge for him as he coming back from an injury.
The surface will suit Kyle Jamieson for his style of bowling. Height is his biggest advantage and he will be an X-factor for New Zealand. In his 10 Test matches, he has picked up 52 wickets and has also scored 301 runs with the bat.
From the same team, Neil Wagner will be another decent budget option. The left-arm pacer has picked up 229 wickets in Test cricket.
BAN
Liton Das should be a must pick, considering his amazing batting performances against Pakistan. He has scored 1453 runs in his 27 Test matches at an average of 32.28, which includes a century and 10 half-centuries.
Mushfiqur Rahim had a good Test series against Pakistan where he struck 160 runs in 2 matches at an average of 40. His experience will be definitely come in handy in this series.
Mominul Haque is included in the all-rounders’ slot though he is a spectacular batter. He has scored 3363 runs in his 47 Test matches at an average of 41.01.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam was the top performer for Bangladesh in the recent Test series against Pakistan, where he bagged 10 wickets in 2 matches. Overall, he has 144 wickets to his name in the Test career.
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream11 Points |
| Tom Latham | 290 runs | 53, 86, 139, 180, 31 |
| Devon Conway | 379 runs | 261, 103, 91 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 105 runs + 27 wickets | 78, 163, 4, 161, 31 |
| Liton Das | 399 runs | 76, 140, 236, 71, 80 |
| Mominul Haque | 315 runs | 202, 96, 91, 6, 13 |
| Taijul Islam | 50 runs + 26 wickets | 275, 54, 136, 192, 58 |
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Devon Conway, Ross Taylor
Vice-Captain – Mushfiqur Rahim, Kyle Jamieson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs BAN Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Tom Latham, Liton Das
Batsmen- Mushfiqur Rahim (vc), Devon Conway (c), Shadman Islam, Henry Nicholls
All-Rounders- Mominul Haque
Bowlers- Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs BAN Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper- Tom Latham
Batsmen- Mushfiqur Rahim, Ross Taylor (c), Devon Conway, Will Young
All-Rounders- Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers-Taijul Islam, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson (vc)
NZ vs BAN Bangladesh tour of New Zealand, 1st Test Match Probable Winner:
New Zealand is expected to win this match between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.