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NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams (Source: x.com)
The host New Zealand (NZ) will face Bangladesh (BAN) in the third ODI match of a Three-match ODI series. The match is all set to take place on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at McLean Park, Napier, 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.
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New Zealand have already claimed the series 2-0 after winning the second ODI by seven wickets at the Saxton Oval in Nelson on Wednesday. They will be looking for a clean sweep when they face Bangladesh in the final ODI of their three-match series.
A victory for the Tigers in Napier would make history as they would become the first Bangladesh team to win a match in New Zealand. Ahead of the three upcoming T20s, Bangladesh will be hoping for a confidence-building win in the final match of the ODI series. They did make a bit of a fist of it in Nelson. But even a magnificent 169 from Soumya Sarkar couldn’t secure their first win, as New Zealand cantered to a 7-wicket victory.
NZ vs BAN, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
New Zealand: W-W
Bangladesh: L-L
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at the McLean Park is often regarded as one of the best batting surfaces in New Zealand, and in fact anywhere in the world. The drainage system in this ground is world class, which is surprising for a venue that is also being used for rugby. The average score in Napier is above 250, which means that a fairly high-scoring match is on the cards. Chasing teams have won 24 out of 44 matches and hence, batting second should be the way forward.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Top Player Picks
Will Young (NZ)
- The right-handed opener was in excellent form in first two ODI matches.
- He scored 194 runs in two innings and will be hoping to keep up with the form and help New Zealand win the match and seal the series.
Tom Latham (NZ)
- Tom Latham also contributing decent runs in his team's innings.
- So far he scored 126 runs in 2 innings.
Soumya Sarkar (BAN)
- Soumya Sarkar has scored 169 runs off 151 balls in the last match, but his efforts went in vain. He will be hoping to keep up with the form.
Henry Nicholls (NZ)
- Henry Nicholls bagged a duck in the series opener but racked up 95 runs off 99 balls with eight fours and a six.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Will Young | 194 runs in 2 matches | 142 |
| Tom Latham | 126 runs in 2 matches | 88.5 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 169 runs in 2 matches | 102 |
| Henry Nicholls | 95 runs in 2 matches | 65 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 47 runs and 1 wicket in 2 matches | 51.5 |
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Top Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If New Zealand Bats First | Will Young | Tom Latham |
| If Bangladesh Bats First | Will Young | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Tips
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, NZ is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-4-2 or 2-3-3-3.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Will Young, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Henry Nicholls
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Josh Clarkson, Soumya Sarkar
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
Captain: Will Young
Vice-captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
NZ: 4 Players; BAN: 7 Players
NZ vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League
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Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Will Young, Anamul Haque, Henry Nicholls
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, William ORourke, Shoriful Islam
Captain: Will Young
Vice-captain: Tom Latham
NZ: 5 Players; BAN: 6 Players
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