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New Zealand started their marketing campaign with a medical efficiency towards host Pakistan however Bangladesh face an uphill process and should regroup shortly after a disappointing begin.
New Zealand are a win away from sealing semifinal spot. (AP Picture)
A assured New Zealand aspect shall be desirous to seal their semifinal spot once they tackle Bangladesh, who shall be combating for survival, of their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.
The Black Caps began their marketing campaign in dominant trend, defeating hosts Pakistan by 60 runs. This emphatic victory positioned them on the prime of Group A with a wholesome internet run charge of 1.200. A win on Monday will put them inside touching distance of a semifinal berth.
Bangladesh, however, suffered a six-wicket loss to India and at present sit third within the group with a internet run charge of -0.408. They need to safe a victory to remain in competition for the knockout stage.
New Zealand appeared medical of their opening match, and their current triumph within the tri-series has additional helped them adapt to the situations in Pakistan.
Nonetheless, they now face a variety dilemma with the potential return of Rachin Ravindra from a head damage.
In his absence, Devon Conway and Will Younger opened the innings. Initially, Younger was anticipated to make manner for Ravindra, however the right-hander’s century towards Pakistan has sophisticated the choice — in a optimistic manner.
Furthermore, Younger has persistently confirmed his capability to deal with spin bowling successfully. Dropping him would additionally disrupt the left-hand-right-hand mixture on the prime, which may very well be essential for New Zealand’s batting technique.
In the meantime, Conway seems to be regaining his greatest kind. Other than this choice name, New Zealand look well-settled and are unlikely to make additional modifications to their taking part in XI.
Bangladesh, nonetheless, face an uphill process and should regroup shortly after their disappointing defeat towards neighbours India.
The strain shall be on their prime order to ship, as their batting struggles have been evident within the earlier match.
If not for the 154-run sixth-wicket partnership between Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh would have struggled to even attain 100.
Regardless of successful an important toss, the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led aspect did not capitalise on the benefit and bought off to a poor begin.
Their bowlers carried out nicely however lacked the runs to defend.
Including to their woes, sloppy fielding price them useful alternatives, and they’re going to want a major enchancment in that space in the event that they hope to problem a high quality aspect like New Zealand.
Bangladesh, nonetheless, can take inspiration from their earlier Champions Trophy conflict towards New Zealand, the place they knocked the Black Caps out of the event.
They are going to be hoping for the same upset to maintain their semifinal hopes alive.
Full Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Younger, Jacob Duffy.
Bangladesh: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid, Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, MD Mahmud Ullah, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossai Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – PTI)
- Location :
Rawalpindi, Pakistan