Bangladesh created history against New Zealand after clinching a win in the first Test to go 1-0 up in the series against the world champions. The visitors’ batting unit was on song in the first clash with the top and middle-order making valuable contributions while Ebadot Hossain emerged to be the pick of the bowlers with his six wickets in the second innings.
The action now moves to Christchurch where the two sides will lock horns with each other. While the Kiwis will have to go all guns blazing as the series is on stake. Bangladesh on the other side, just need a draw to add icing on the cake and clinch a series win in New Zealand.
Match Details:
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date & Time: January 9th-13th, at 3:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
Pitch Report
The pacers are likely to get assistance from the track. Moreover, the home side has had a good run at this particular venue. Having said that, the batters would be required to get their eye in and try to stitch partnerships to help the side put a decent total on the board. If you win the toss, elect to bat first.
Team News
New Zealand: The hosts are without the services of their regular skipper Kane Williamson as he was ruled out of the series earlier due to elbow injury. Tom Latham is leading the side in his absence.
While New Zealand lost the first match, there was some good news for them as Devon Conway, Will Young and Henry Nicholls were among some runs during the course of the match.
Bangladesh: Bangladesh are riding high on confidence after the win in the first match of the two-match series. A win or a draw in this second clash will help them clinch the series.
The Bangla tigers’ batting line up was among runs in the first match while Hossain played an important role in the bowling department. The team management would expect them to replicate the performances from the players in this second Test.
Probable XI
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk), Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain
Fantasy XI
Tom Latham, Liton Das, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Mushfiqur Rahim, Will Young, Devon Conway (VC), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee (C), Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain