World Test champions New Zealand are all set to host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series from Saturday, January 1, 2022. The upcoming two-match Test series will be part of the 2023 World Test Championship cycle. The first match of the Test series will be played from January 1 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and the match will start at 03:30 AM IST.
The Black Caps are coming into this series after a 1-0 loss in India and will look to make a fresh start at home. However, with seaming and swinging home conditions largely favoring them, they would be hoping for a change in fortunes at Mount Maunganui. On the other hand, the visiting team has lost all their matches against the Kiwi team. They also did not live up to the mark and recently lost the Test series 0-2 against Pakistan.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test – Team News & Injury Updates
New Zealand will miss their regular Test captain Kane Williamson due to an elbow injury. Tom Latham will lead the team. He surprisingly dropped Ajaz Patel and instead opted for a five-pronged pace attack with the likes of Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Trent Boult.
For Bangladesh, they will miss the services of ace all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan. The absence of the veteran is sure to put pressure on the shoulders of skipper Mominul Haque, who has a lot to prove as an underdog.
When will the first Test between New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN) start?
The first Test of the two-match series is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Where will the first test match New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN) be played?
Both the teams will play against each other at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
What time will the first test match New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN) start?
The match will start at 03:30 IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN) match?
The first test between New Zealand vs Bangladesh will not be broadcast in India.
How do I watch live streaming of New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN) match?
New Zealand vs Bangladesh match is available to stream live on Amazon Prime app and website.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st Test Probable Playing XI:
NZ vs BAN 1st Test, New Zealand Probable Playing XI: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK) )
NZ vs BAN, 1st Test, Bangladesh Probable Playing XI: Abu Zayed, Abdot Hossain, Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (C), Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Taijul Islam, Khalid Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk)
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