NZ VS BAN
After facing defeat in the test and ODI series Bangladesh are on the verge of defeat in the T20 series too. This will be the last chance for them to avoid while being whitewashed.
NZ VS BAN MATCH DETAILS:
The two teams will face each other at the Eden park Auckland on 1st April. The match will start from 11:30 a.m. IST.
MATCH PREVIEW:
Hosts New Zealand has won the previous two matches in the T20 series after defeating Bangladesh 3-0 in the ODI series. In the first T20, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 66 runs. In the second one which was interrupted by rain New Zealand won by 28 runs via D/L method.
WEATHER REPORT:
The weather at Eden park will be cloudy and there is a forecast of precipitation just like the previous match. The average temperature will be 15 degree Celsius with a humidity level of 84%. We may see a D/L method game.
PITCH REPORT:
The pitch will be supportive for pace bowlers just like typical New Zealand pitch. The batsman will also get good help from this page. The team winning the toss may choose to bowl fast as the pitch has a better record while chasing.
NZ VS BAN PROBABLE PLAYING XI:
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee (c), Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne, Hamish Bennett
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Liton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Mohammad Mithun, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS:
Not available.
NZ VS BAN TOP PICKS FOR DREAM TEAM:
Glenn Phillips
This right handed kiwi batsman is in great form in the series. He scored a total of 82 runs and also took one wicket so far. A good choice for the batsman position of the dream team.
Devon Conway
The left handed wicket keeper batsman from the New Zealand team scored 91 runs in his first match against Bangladesh. The most obvious choice for the wicketkeeper position of the dream team.
Soumya Sarkar
He is one of the top performing batsmen from the Bangladesh side. He scored a total 55 runs including a 51 run knock in the last match.
CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN SELECTION:
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice captain: Glenn Phillips/ Ish Sodhi
NZ VS BAN DREAM TEAM:
WINNER PREDICTION:
New Zealand who are in a great form in this series are expected to win this match. But rain will also be a factor in deciding the fate of the match.
NOTE: All the predictions of the dream11 team, captain and vice captain selection and winner prediction is completely based on my individual research.