The Shere Bangla National Stadium’s pitch provides a well-rounded playing surface, offering substantial assistance to spin bowlers in white-ball cricket. Historical data indicates that teams opting to bat first have enjoyed greater success than those choosing to bowl first, primarily due to the pitch’s increasing difficulty for batting as the game advances. Therefore, the captain winning the toss tomorrow might consider opting to bat first as a strategic choice. The average first-innings score in ODIs at this venue is 223.
Dhaka Weather Forecast:
Thursday’s weather forecast for Dhaka suggests a significant 90% chance of rain, potentially impacting outdoor activities. The humidity level is expected to be relatively high, at 78%, adding to the muggy conditions. A moderate breeze is also anticipated, with wind speeds reaching around 23 km/h.
BAN vs NZ, probable playing XI, 1st ODI:
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hassan
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Will Young, Tom Blundell, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Lockie Ferguson (c), Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Chad Bowes
