In a historic turn of events, Bangladesh (BAN) achieved a groundbreaking victory in the first Test against New Zealand (NZ), securing their inaugural home win against the Kiwis. The potential for a series triumph for the hosts unfolds at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, while the BlackCaps strive for a comeback to level the series.
The Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's extraordinary century in the second innings, a first for a Bangladeshi Test captain making his debut, laid the groundwork for their triumph. Taijul Islam's outstanding ten-wicket haul further strengthened Bangladesh's dominance with a 150 runs victory in first Test.
BAN vs NZ: Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
Date & Time: 06th December, 9:30 AM IST
Live Streaming Details: Fan code
BAN vs NZ: Head-to-Head Record
In the 18 Test matches contested between New Zealand and Bangladesh, the Kiwi side emerged victorious in 13 encounters, while the Bangladesh team secured wins on two occasions. The most recent triumph for Bangladesh against the Kiwis occurred in the last Test match, where they won by 150 runs in Sylhet. Additionally, three Test matches between the two teams ended in draws.
BAN vs NZ: Probable playing XI
Bangladesh Playing XI: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam.
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (C), Ajaz Patel
BAN vs NZ: Dream XI Fantasy Picks
Grand League
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Kane Williamson (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Devon Conway, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque
Allrounders: Daryl Mitchell, Mehidy Hasan Miraj (VC), Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Ajaz Patel
Head-to-Head
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Kane Williamson, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C),
Allrounders: Daryl Mitchell (VC), Mehidy Hasan Miraj, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi