New Zealand and Bangladesh are all set to take on each other for the first ODI of the three-match series. These two teams will meet each other on December 26, 2016, at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Where to Watch
Star Sports Network
Timing
3:30 Am
New Zealand Team Preview
New Zealand has a lot to prove against the Bangladesh in ODI series especially after their whitewash in Australia. Kane Williamson led side will be looking to end this year with the win in the first ODI.
This team has genuine match winners in the form of Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Colin Munro and James Neesham. The team management has called up Luke Ronchi, and veteran batsman Neil Broom in the squad and they will be included in the playing eleven.
The bowling unit of this team will be lead by pace duo of Trent Boult and Tim Southee. Mitchell Santner will be the lone spinner in the squad, and his batting could prove to be an x-factor in the series.
New Zealand Squad
Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson(c), Colin Munro, Luke Ronchi(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Neil Broom.
Bangladesh Team Preview
Mashrafe Mortaza has flown to the New Zealand to face the host for the three-match series. Bangladesh team has been brilliant in the limited over format with the win against India, South Africa.
This series will test the potential of Bangladesh team. This team has genuine match winners in the form of Tamim Iqbal, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan.
The bowling unit of this team depends heavily on the duo of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman. Mehendi Hasan will spin the ball fo his team.
Bangladesh Squad
Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, Mehedi Hasan, Subashis Roy, Tanveer Haider.
Prediction
New Zealand is hot favorite to win this match.
