- By Manik Sharma
- Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NZ vs BAN Test Series: After their heartbreak loss in the ODI World Cup semi-final against India, New Zealand will be shifting their focus to red-ball cricket against the challenging-to-beat Bangladesh side, especially on their home turf.
Najmul Hossain Shanto is named the skipper for the Bangladesh Test squad, while Tim Southee will lead the blackcaps in the 2-match test series. The Kiwis earlier secured a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series played before the Cricket World Cup 2023, with the first match being washed out.
Following a stellar World Cup 2023, Rachin Ravindra, who last played a Test match against Bangladesh in January 2022, has been included in the squad.
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The Kiwi test squad boasts the inclusion of left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner and versatile all-rounder Kyle Jamieson, contributing depth and skill to their roster alongside the seasoned Kane Williamson.
NZ vs BAN Full Schedule, Test series:
The 1st Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is scheduled to commence from November 28 to December 2, 2023, starting at 9 AM IST at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet.
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The 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is set to take place from December 6 to December 10, 2023, beginning at 9 AM IST at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
NZ vs BAN Head To Head:
In the 17 Test matches played between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Bangladesh have managed to secure victory in only one match, while New Zealand have emerged victorious in 13 encounters. The teams have battled to a draw on three occasions.
Bangladesh’s only win came in the first test of 2022 when Bangladesh toured New Zealand.
Squads:
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Murad, Naeem Hasan, Zakir Hasan
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee(c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will Young, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell
NZ vs BAN, Test series Injury Update:
Neil Wagner has been brought in as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the New Zealand Test squad, after the former sustained a hamstring injury in the World Cup.
Bangladesh will be without the services of pacer Taskin Ahmed, sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Shakib Al Hasan will also remain unavailable, having sustained a finger injury during the World Cup clash against Sri Lanka.
NZ vs BAN, Test series Live Streaming Details:
Fans can watch the first Test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh for free on the Fancode app and website in India.
