BAN vs NZ, 1st Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report – New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2023

Bangladesh are set to face New Zealand in the opening Test of the two-match series starting from Tuesday. The five-day cricket battle will unfold at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with Tim Southee at the helm for the Blackcaps. Meanwhile, the hosts will be under the leadership of the young Najmul Hossain Shanto, stepping up in the absence of Shakib al Hasan and Litton Das.

Since the anticipated conditions suggest a spin-friendly environment, both teams would consider deploying a formidable spin-heavy lineup. While Bangladesh boasts the talents of formidable spinners like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, New Zealand are also armed with the skills of Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel.

As the two sides prepare to clash, the spotlight will be on the spinners to play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the match.

BAN vs NZ, 1st Test:

• Start date and time: November 28, 2023, 03:30 am GMT / 09:00 am IST/ 09:30 am local
• Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its spin-friendly characteristics, posing a significant challenge for batters to accumulate runs. As the match unfolds and days progress, the track increasingly favours spin bowlers, providing an edge for the team opting to first after winning the toss. Although a low-scoring game is expected, batsmen have the opportunity to gather substantial runs by showcasing patience and executing well-timed strokes.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto
• All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Taijul Islam, Ajaz Patel

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Daryl Mitchell (c), Rachin Ravindra (vc)
Choice 2: Kane Williamson (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)

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BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Kyle Jamieson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Neil Wagner, Nurul Hasan

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 28, 03:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Hasan Murad, Nayeem Hasan

New Zealand: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Neil Wagner

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