New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test live streaming, pitch, weather report: Bangladesh and New Zealand are gearing up for their first Test in a two-match series, scheduled for November 28 (Tuesday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, will have a young squad with notable absences like Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Tamim Iqbal, along with Taskin Ahmed sidelined due to injury. The team's experience lies with players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taijul Islam, while newcomers Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shahadat Hossain Dipu bring promise.
Meanwhile, New Zealand, captained by Tim Southee, boast a full-strength squad. With players like Rachin Ravindra in impressive form and the pace options of Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry, along with the batting prowess of Daryl Mitchell, the Kiwis are set for a strong showing.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test - Match Details:
Fixture: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st Test, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test Date and Time: November 28, 2023, 9:00 am IST
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test - Head-to-Head: In 17 Tests, Bangladesh have won 1, New Zealand 13, with 3 ending in no result. Bangladesh secured their first Test victory against New Zealand back in 2021 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test - Pitch Report: The Sylhet pitch is expected to favour spinners, making run-scoring challenging. Teams winning the toss might opt to bat first considering the increasing difficulty in batting later in the game.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test - Weather Report: No rain is forecast throughout the five-day Test, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 29 degrees Celsius. Cloud cover is expected on the fourth day but shouldn't pose a threat.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test; Probable XIs:
Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan (wk), Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Taijul Islam
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson/ Mitchell Santner
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