Match 6 between New Zealand and Bangladesh will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. It will be a vital match for Bangladesh to advance in the tournament, and it will give New Zealand the chance to spoil the fun for both teams, including their next opponents and the hosts they defeated in the tournament’s opening match.
This game, which will determine the fate of three clubs in Group A, will be the first one played at this stadium. Given their qualification, New Zealand will be the favorites and only need to win this match to prevent any drama. However, in order to have a chance of advancing to the semi-finals, Pakistan will also be hoping that the Bangla Tigers defeat the Kiwis.
Toss Update
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first and have made two changes, naming Rachin Ravindra as replacement for Daryl Mitchell and bringing in Kyle Jamieson in place of Nathan Smith. Bangladesh also bring in Mahmudullah and Nahid Rana in place of Soumya Sarkar and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Rachin Ravindra replaces Daryl Mitchell
The Kiwis make a big change by bringing in their star player Rachin Ravindra who was injured during the tri-series. Daryl Mitchell is unwell and is sitting out.
What did the captains’ say at the toss?
Mitchell Santner (New Zealand):
We’ll bowl first, looks like a good wicket. We trained a lot in different grounds, but there might be some dew in here. Two changes here – Kyle Jamieson in for Nathan Smith, and Rachin Ravindra is back in. Always good to play in conditions where you will playing an eventual tournament in the lead up.
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh):
Would have liked to bowl as well. Two changes for us – Mahmudullah is back in for us. Nahid Rana is in for us as well. Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Shakib are out. The way we fought back against India after that collapse gives us a lot of confidence.
Playing XIs:
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, William O’Rourke
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