First Test 2023: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand: Match summary, starting XI, head-to-head, TV airing locations, & live streaming information

The first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand is scheduled to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on November 28, 2023.

Disappointed with their World Cup performance, Bangladesh looks to make a big impression in red-ball cricket. Since usual captain Litton Das is on paternity leave, Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the team. But injury will keep important players like Taskin Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan out of the game.

With a robust team for the series, New Zealand is coming off a solid performance in the just finished ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. Tim Southee will spearhead the bowling attack, but Kane Williamson’s injury comeback is essential for their batting. Matt Henry continues to be out, and Trent Boult is not available. With three victories in this format in their previous meetings, New Zealand comes into the Test series.

Report on the pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium’s sluggish surface is advantageous to the medium-fast and spin bowlers. Batters are still able to record competitive scores even on a slow surface. If you win the toss and decide to bat first, it could be a good idea because the surface may get worse as the game goes on.

New Zealand vs. BAN: Potential Starting Lineup Travel to Bangladesh

The country of New Zealand (NZ) Predicted starting lineup: Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, and Kyle Jamieson/Mitchell Santner

Predicted XI for Bangladesh (BAN):

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Zakir Hasan (wk), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), and Mushfiqur Rahim

Head-to-head records between the NZ and BAN tests:

NZ vs BAN 1st Test Broadcast details: