New Zealand will play the 11th match of the World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh (Source: AP Photos)
High-flying New Zealand side takes on the Bangladesh challenge in the 11th match of the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. This exciting encounter is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 2:00 PM IST. With two victories in the opening two matches and a net run rate of +1.958, the Kiwis are bossing the table right at the top.
On the other hand, the Bangla Tigers won their opener against Afghanistan but went on to lose their second game against defending champions England. The in-form BlackCaps team will be buoyed by the return of their regular skipper Kane Williamson who has been declared fit for this fixture.
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Keeping the playing conditions and the recent form of the players in mind, here is the predicted XI of New Zealand for Match 11 of the World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh.
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Openers: Devon Conway and Will Young
The left-hand right-hand combination of Devon Conway and Will Young will start the proceedings for the Kiwis right at the top of the order. Prolific batter Conway has become the backbone of NZ's batting line-up ever since making his international debut almost three years ago. The opener is averaging 53 which includes five centuries and three half-centuries in ODIs. He struck a brilliant 152* off 121 against defending champions England in the opener. His partner Young also has a good record in this format as he averages 42.28 with two hundred and six fifties. He has also scored the second-most runs for NZ this year.
Devon Conway and Will Young 2023 ODI Form:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Runs Per Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Conway | 12 | 633 | 63.30 |
| Will Young | 16 | 648 | 43.20 |
Middle-Order: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham
Skipper Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell and wicketkeeper batter Tom Latham will form the middle-order for New Zealand. Williamson will play his first match of the showpiece event after being on the sidelines due to injury. He has been the rock of his side for many years now as he look to lead his side from the front. The ever-consistent no. three batter has amassed 6554 runs at an average of 48 with 13 tons and 42 fifties in ODI cricket. Mitchell has been in some form for the BlackCaps across formats over the past couple of years. The right-hander has struck the most runs for his team in this format in 2023. Overall, he averages 47 with four centuries and three fifties in ODIs. Latham also handles and stabilizes the middle-order like Mitchell. The left-handed no. five batter has an average of 35 which includes seven tons and 22 half-centuries.
Recent ODI stats of the New Zealand Middle-Order:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Runs Per Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3 | 164 | 54.66 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 18 | 700 | 43.75 |
| Tom Latham | 19 | 468 | 27.52 |
All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner
Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner will be the lower middle-order for NZ. Phillips is a multi-dimensional player who bats, bowls, keeps wickets and is terrific fielder. The 26-year old has an average of 30.26 which includes two fifties in ODIs. Ravindra has been the standout performer for his team in this WC so far. The left-hander won the Player of the Match award against England in the tournament opener for his magnificent knock of 123* off just 96. He also picked up a crucial wicket of hard-hitter Harry Brook in that game. He continued his form against the Netherlands by scoring a run-a-ball 51 while he also picked up the wicket of Bas de Leede. Experience campaigner Santner is approaching 100 ODI wickets. He has snared 98 scalps at an average of 37 and an economy rate of 4.87. He won the Player of the Match award against the Netherlands in the last game for his all-round performance of 36* off 17 and 5/59.
Here is a look at the record of these players in ODIs in 2023:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 13 | 297 | 5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 14 | 363 | 14 |
| Mitchell Santner | 9 | 231 | 11 |
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry and Trent Boult will form the bowling attack. Considering the nature of the surface in Chennai, NZ might opt for spinner Ish Sodhi. If he plays, the legbreak bowler will appear in his 50th ODI match. Sodhi has 61 wickets to his name in 46 innings. Henry is one of the most consistent pacer in the 50-overs format. The pacer has snared 136 scalps at an average of 26 in 75 innings. Notably, he is also the leading wicket-taker for the Kiwis this year. Boult is a familiar name in international and franchise cricket now as he is known for his solid seam bowling upfront. The left arm seamer is two shy of picking up 200 wickets in the format.
This is how the trio has done with the ball in ODIs in 2023:
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Strike-rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ish Sodhi | 12 | 13 | 42.4 |
| Matt Henry | 12 | 20 | 32.7 |
| Trent Boult | 7 | 11 | 26.2 |
World Cup 2023, Match 11: New Zealand's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh
Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, and Trent Boult.
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