NEW DELHI: Riding high on their outstanding form, New Zealand will rely on their formidable batting lineup to counter Bangladesh's skilled spin attack on the Chepauk pitch when the two sides face off on Friday. New Zealand will also aim to register another win and consolidate their position on top of the table.
The Kiwis (NRR: +1.958) have four points now, same as India (NRR: +1.5) and Pakistan (NRR: +0.92) but a better Net Run Rate has kept them ahead, and a win here will free them from the chasing pack for the time being.
In that venture, New Zealand have received a major boost as regular captain Kane Williamson and senior pacer Tim Southee are now available for selection against Bangladesh.
1/8:ODI World Cup 2023 First Week: Best bowling spells so far
2/8:Mitchell Santner (NZ): 5/59 vs NED
<p>The Kiwi all-rounder, Mitchell Santner bowled an exceptional spell against the Netherlands in Hyderabad.<br /></p>AFP
3/8:Mitchell Santner (NZ): 5/59 vs NED
<p>Santner took the tournament’s first five-wicket haul and ended his spell with 5/59.<br /></p>Reuters
4/8:Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 4/39 vs AFG
<p>India’s premium pacer, Jasprit Bumrah yet again delivered his best against Afghanistan on a flat track at Arun Jaitley Stadium.<br /></p>PTI
5/8:Jasprit Bumrah (IND): 4/39 vs AFG
<p>Bumrah rattled the Afghan batters and ended his spell with 4/39.<br /></p>PTI
6/8:Reece Topley (BAN): 4/43 vs BAN
<p>The English bowler, Reece Topley bowled brilliantly against the Bangladeshi batters in Dharamsala.<br /><br /></p>ANI
7/8:Reece Topley (BAN): 4/43 vs BAN
<p>With tricky deliveries, Topley ended his spell with 4/43. One of his highlights of that game was when he dismissed Shakib Al Hasan.<br /></p>Getty Images
8/8:Bas de Leede (NED): 4/62 vs PAK
<p>The Dutch all-rounder, Bas de Leede bowled an exceptional spell against the mighty Pakistani batting lineup. De Leede ended his spell with 4/62.<br /></p>Even the head-to-head record gives New Zealand an overwhelming advantage.
These two teams have met on 41 occasions in ODIs, with New Zealand winning 30 times, whereas Bangladesh have won on 10 instances with a no result.
Here's all you need to know about the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match on Friday, October 13:
When will New Zealand vs Bangladesh be played?
The New Zealand vs Bangladesh match will be played on Friday (October 13)
What time will the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match begin?
The New Zealand vs Bangladesh match will begin at 2:00 PM (IST). The toss will happen at 1:30 PM (IST).
Where will New Zealand vs Bangladesh match be played?
The New Zealand vs Bangladesh match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai .
How to watch live coverage of the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match?
The New Zealand vs Bangladesh match will be live telecast on Star Sports network.
Where can you follow live updates and highlights for the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match online?
You can follow ball-by-ball commentary, live updates and all highlights of the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match on timesofindia.com/sports
