On Friday, October 13, in the 11th match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh and New Zealand will go head-to-head at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India.
New Zealand enters the match as the favored team, having convincingly won their first two tournament matches. They boast a well-rounded team with a robust batting lineup led by Devon Conway and Kane Williamson, and a potent bowling attack spearheaded by Trent Boult and Tim Southee.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score
Conversely, Bangladesh is looking to recover from a heavy loss to England in their previous match. They must regain their footing if they aspire to stay in contention for a spot in the semifinals. Their batting order is headed by Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das, while their bowling relies on spinners like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahedi Hasan.
Anticipations suggest that the pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will be conducive to batting, motivating both teams to aim for substantial run totals. Nevertheless, spinners might play a pivotal role in the match, particularly if the pitch dries out.
On paper, New Zealand holds the edge as the stronger team and is anticipated to clinch the match. Nevertheless, Bangladesh has demonstrated their ability to be formidable opponents, and they should not be underestimated.
Here’s a potential playing XI for each team:
New Zealand:
- Finn Allen
- Martin Guptill
- Kane Williamson (c)
- Devon Conway
- Glenn Phillips
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner
- Michael Bracewell
- Kyle Jamieson
- Trent Boult
- Tim Southee
Bangladesh:
- Liton Das
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Afif Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shoriful Islam
- Taskin Ahmed
- Ebadot Hossain
The match is scheduled to commence at 08:30 AM IST (03:00 AM GMT).
