NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
The host New Zealand (NZ) will lock horns in the 1st ODI match with Bangladesh (BAN) in a Three-match ODI series. The match is all set to take place on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at University of Otago Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand at 3:30 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The two nations have just shared the honours in a two-match Test series in Bangladesh. After a quick turnaround and switch of venue, the teams are now in New Zealand about to start a three-match ODI series, with the first match in Dunedin taking place on Sunday.
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Both of these teams have named inexperienced squads due to a combination of injuries and resting players. If Bangladesh had their strongest side available, they would be a good bet to win in New Zealand for the first time, especially with Kane Williamson rested for this series.
New Zealand have picked plenty of youthful players for this series and rested many of their established players. Whilst this will provide opportunities for new players to shine, the experienced players must perform to give the team the best chance of going 1-0 up.
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue has traditionally been a good one to bat on, with the average score being 250. The team that wins the toss will likely field first and try to restrict the opposition to below 280.
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Top Player Picks
Rachin Ravindra (NZ)
- Rachin Ravindra the young left-handed batter had a breakout World Cup in India, amassing 578 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 64.22 and picked up 5 wickets with an economy rate of 5.98.
Will Young (NZ)
- With 206 runs in the last six matches at an average of 34.33, Will Young is expected to play a crucial role in the series.
Adam Milne (NZ)
- Adam Milne will be leading the bowling attack, Milne adds experience to the bowling line-up.
- In recent The Ford Trophy 2023-24 tournament he picked up 9 wickets in 3 games.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)
- Leading from the front, Shanto is expected to be the key batter for Bangladesh with 298 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 33.11.
Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)
- With a track record of 21 wickets against New Zealand in 15 ODIs, Rahman will play a pivotal role in the bowling department.
Shoriful Islam (BAN)
- Shoriful Islam bowled beautifully in the recent Test series against NZ, he picked up 5 wickets and in 1 ODI match he picked up 2 wickets.
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If New Zealand Bats First | Rachin Ravindra | Mehidy Hasan Mira |
| If Bangladesh Bats First | Rachin Ravindra | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, choose in-form players from both the teams. Selecting top-order batsmen will fetch you more points The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 3-3-2-3 or 2-4-2-3.
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Henry Nicholls, Finn Allen
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Adam Milne, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
NZ: 5 Players; BAN: 6 Players
NZ vs BAN, 1st ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Litton Das
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Mustafizur Rahman, Kyle Jamieson
Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
NZ: 6 Players; BAN: 5 Players
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