Bangladesh will be up against New Zealand in the 2nd match of the New Zealand in Bangladesh, 2 Test Series 2023 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on December 6 at 9:00 AM IST.

BAN vs NZ (Bangladesh vs New Zealand), 2nd Test - Match Information

Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

BAN vs NZ (Bangladesh vs New Zealand), 2nd Test Preview

Bangladesh and New Zealand have played 1 match in the series, with Bangladesh winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Taijul Islam was the Man of the Match and Taijul Islam scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh with 217 match fantasy points while Glenn Phillips topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand with 158 match fantasy points.

BAN vs NZ, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 278 runs. The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

The temperature will hover around 23°C and humidity is expected to be around 59%. 2.01 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

BAN vs NZ, Head-to-Head

In the 18 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh do not have a good record against New Zealand. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. The batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tom Blundell 3 39 7.8 0 0 6, 6, 17, 7, 3 -
Kane Williamson 3 452 90.4 0 0 104, 11, 215, 1, 121 -
Mominul Haque 2 96 19.2 3 0.6 37, 0, 40, 0, 19 0, 3, 0, 0, 0
  1. Thomas Ackland Blundell

    Tom Blundell is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 6, 6, 17, 7 and 3 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.

  2. Kane Stuart Williamson

    Kane Williamson is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kane Williamson has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 452 runs averaging 90.4 per match.

  3. Mominul Haque

    Mominul Haque is a batter and has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Mominul Haque is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 2 matches, he has scored 37, 0, 40, 0 and 19 runs averaging 19.2 per match.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Taijul Islam 2 8 1.6 12 2.4 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 6, 2
Neil Wagner 2 40 8 5 1 0, 0, 40, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 4, 1
Tim Southee 2 69 13.8 3 0.6 0, 35, 0, 34, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 1
  1. Taijul Islam

    Taijul Islam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Taijul Islam is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 2 matches, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4.

  2. Neil Wagner

    Neil Wagner can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Neil Wagner is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 2 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

  3. Timothy Grant Southee

    Tim Southee is a bowler and has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 2 matches, Tim Southee has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mehidy Hasan 2 70 14 4 0.8 20, 0, 50, 0, 48 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
Daryl Mitchell 2 134 26.8 0 0 41, 0, 58, 35, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

    Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 114 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off-break and in the recently played 2 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  2. Daryl Joseph Mitchell

    Daryl Mitchell is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Daryl Mitchell has an average of 109 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 41, 0, 58, 35 and 0 runs averaging 26.8 per match.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Taijul Islam 2 8 1.6 12 2.4 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 6, 2
Najmul Hossain Shanto 2 173 34.6 1 0.2 37, 105, 0, 31, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Kane Williamson 3 452 90.4 0 0 104, 11, 215, 1, 121 -
Mominul Haque 2 96 19.2 3 0.6 37, 0, 40, 0, 19 0, 3, 0, 0, 0
Daryl Mitchell 2 134 26.8 0 0 41, 0, 58, 35, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Tim Southee 2 69 13.8 3 0.6 0, 35, 0, 34, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 1

The top point-getters for Bangladesh are Taijul Islam with 217 match fantasy points, Najmul Hossain Shanto with 180 match fantasy points and Mominul Haque with 153 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for New Zealand are Kane Williamson with 156 match fantasy points, Daryl Mitchell with 135 match fantasy points and Tim Southee with 131 match fantasy points.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Taijul Islam 2 8 1.6 12 2.4 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 6, 2
Tom Blundell 3 39 7.8 0 0 6, 6, 17, 7, 3 -
Kane Williamson 3 452 90.4 0 0 104, 11, 215, 1, 121 -
Henry Nicholls 3 199 39.8 0 0 19, 2, 28, 30, 120 -
Mominul Haque 2 96 19.2 3 0.6 37, 0, 40, 0, 19 0, 3, 0, 0, 0
  1. Taijul Islam

    Taijul Islam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Taijul Islam has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 2 matches, this player has taken 0, 4, 0, 6 and 2 wickets at an average of 2.4.

  2. Thomas Ackland Blundell

    Tom Blundell is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Tom Blundell is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 6, 6, 17, 7 and 3 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.

  3. Kane Stuart Williamson

    Kane Williamson can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 127 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Kane Williamson is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 104, 11, 215, 1 and 121 runs at an average of 90.4 per match.

  4. Henry Michael Nicholls

    Henry Nicholls is a batter and has an average of 103 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Henry Nicholls has scored 19, 2, 28, 30 and 120 runs averaging 39.8 per match.

  5. Mominul Haque

    Mominul Haque is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 111 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 2 matches, Mominul Haque has scored 37, 0, 40, 0 and 19 runs at an average of 19.2 per match.

BAN vs NZ Squad Information

Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shahadat Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Hasan Murad.

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

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Tom Blundell, Tom Latham, Nurul Hasan and Zakir Hasan

Batters: Kane Williamson, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Shadman Islam

All-Rounder: Daryl Mitchell

Bowlers: Taijul Islam and Ajaz Patel

Captain: Zakir Hasan

Vice-Captain: Mominul Haque

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