In a crucial encounter in the ongoing World Cup 2023, New Zealand won the toss and decided to field against Bangladesh. Both teams entered the match with a determination to secure a significant victory, and the toss decision set the stage for an intense battle on the field.
Bangladesh’s Playing XI:
1. Litton Das
2. Tanzid Hasan
3. Najmul Hossain Shanto
4. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
5. Shakib Al Hasan (c)
6. Mushfiqur Rahim (w)
7. Towhid Hridoy
8. Mahmudullah
9. Taskin Ahmed
10. Shoriful Islam
11. Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand’s Playing XI:
1. Devon Conway
2. Rachin Ravindra
3. Kane Williamson (c)
4. Daryl Mitchell
5. Tom Latham (w)
6. Glenn Phillips
7. Mark Chapman
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Matt Henry
10. Lockie Ferguson
11. Trent Boult
Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, expressed his team’s intention to bat first, citing the need for improvement in both batting and bowling, especially after their performance in the previous two games. One change was made in the squad, with Mahmudullah coming in for Mahedi.
On the other side, New Zealand’s captain, Kane Williamson, chose to bowl first, confident in his team’s ability to capitalize on what he believed to be a favorable pitch. He acknowledged the significance of warm-up games and expressed his eagerness to be on the field. Will Young made his way into the playing XI for the match.
