BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Bangladesh and New Zealand? | Read

As the sun rises in Dhaka tomorrow morning, bangladesh cricket A new chapter begins for. Pakistan After a historic 2-1 series win in 2017, the Tigers won a new zealand They return to host the team, which despite being in transition with young players, remains an enduring force in white ball cricket.

mehidy hassan miraj Under the leadership of and newly appointed BCB President tamim iqbal Under his guidance, the team has found a winning formula based on a lethal fast bowling attack and reliable spin. The team features the same players who won in Pakistan, which shows their commitment to continuity.

experienced Tom Latham Under the leadership of New Zealand have come with a squad which includes experienced players like henry nichols And Will Young With new faces like Aditya Ashok And muhammad abbas Are included. recently T20 World Cup 2026 After finishing as runners-up in the 2016 FIFA World Cup, the Black Caps are ready to test their depth.

BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: 17 April; 10:30 am IST/ 05:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am local time
• place: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

BAN vs NZ, head to head record

Matches played: 46 | Bangladesh won: 11 | New Zealand won: 34 | No results: 1

Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is traditionally a slow, spin-friendly surface that offers significant turn from the first over. It will be difficult for the batsmen to score freely as the ball does not come to the bat quickly, requiring a disciplined and patient approach. While the surface is generally a paradise for spinners, the low and uneven bounce can also help fast bowlers who use variations in pace. With humidity hovering around 58% and sunshine reaching 34°C, the pitch is likely to dry out, making it even more difficult to bat in the second innings of the match. Batting first after winning the toss may be the preferred route to avoid the surface getting too caught in the second innings.

squads

Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Liton Das (wk), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidi Hasan Miraj (c), Saif Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanjid Hossain Tamim, Naheed Rana.

New Zealand: Will Young, Tom Latham (wk/c), Henry Nicholls, Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Aditya Ashok, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister, William O’Rourke, Muhammad Abbas, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly

BAN vs NZ, 1^st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first
• Bangladesh’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Bangladesh’s total score: 250-260

Case 2:

• New Zealand wins the toss and bats first
• New Zealand’s powerplay score: 60-70
• New Zealand’s total score: 280-300

Match Result: The team batting first is likely to win.

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