New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI – Blitzpools Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

Bangladesh will be facing New Zealand in a three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be played at Dunedin. 

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI: Match Details

• Date – March 20th, 2021
• Time – 3:30 AM IST
• Venue – University Oval, Dunedin

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI Match Preview:

New Zealand will be playing their first ODI after over a year-long gap and that too without Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson. Tom Latham will be leading the squad. Devon Conway could prove to be a game-changer as he will look to continue his T20 form in ODI format. 

Kyle Jamieson had an off T20 series against Australia but he will look to make a comeback in the longer format. Trent Boult will be the key bowler in the swinging conditions in New Zealand. 

Bangladesh is coming from a series win against West Indies back at home. Tamim Iqbal will confident to back his team to win against an injury-hit Kiwi Squad. They have a good batting strength but Bangladesh will be banking on Iqbal to lead from the front. 

Mehidy Hasan had a terrific series against the Windies and will play a crucial role in helping his team win. Mohammad Saifuddin could prove to be a game-changer for Bangladesh. 

New Zealand are favorites to win the ODI series against Bangladesh, however, the visitors have a good chance to succeed against an injury-hit Kiwi squad. 

New Zealand vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head:

• Total – 35
• New Zealand – 25
• Bangladesh – 10

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI Team News: 

Ross Taylor won't available for at least the first game due to a hamstring issue. Kane Williamson is not part of the squad due to injury. 

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand - Martin Guptill, Tom Latham(C), Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, Will Young, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult

Bangladesh - Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mosaddek Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI Blitzpools Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - M Rahim, T Latham
• Batsmen - T Iqbal, M Guptill, D Conway(C)
• All-rounders - M Hasan, M Saifuddin(VC), M Santner
• Bowlers - M Rahman, T Boult, K Jamieson