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Bangladesh lost the last match vs NZ (x.com)
Bangladesh (BAN) lock horns with New Zealand (NZ) in the 3rd and final match of the three-match ODI series. The clash is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 26 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh at 1:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
New Zealand (NZ) have won the second match of the series to take a 1-0 lead. In the second ODI, New Zealand batted first and they got off to a horrible start, losing 3 wickets for just 36 runs. After this phase, Henry Nicholls and Tom Blundell got together and stitched a partnership of 95 runs to bring New Zealand back into the game. They will be looking forward to winning the last match and sealing the series.
On the other hand, Bangladesh (BAN) will have to bounce back in the third ODI in order to draw the series level. They will be determined to do well in this match and get some confidence behind their back for the upcoming ICC WC 2023.
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch in Mirpur is expected to be bowling-friendly. An overly high-scoring match does not seem to be on the cards. Spinners and slow bowlers will thrive at this venue and run scoring will be demanding for the batters.
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Top Player Picks
Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)
- Mustafizur Rahman is the top wicket-taker for Bangladesh in this series.
- He picked 2 wickets in the last match.
Nasum Ahmed (BAN)
- Nasum Ahmed was impressive in the last ODI, scored 17 runs and picked 3 wickets.
- His all-round ability will be crucial for their side.
Khaled Ahmed (BAN)
- Khaled Ahmed was also impressive in the last ODI, he picked 3 wickets.
Henry Nicholls (NZ)
- Henry Nicholls is the top run-scorer for New Zealand in this series.
- His two innings in this series is 44 and 49 runs.
Ish Sodhi (NZ)
- Ish Sodhi in the lower order made an important contribution of 35 runs in the last match.
- His match winning performance of scalping 6 wickets in the last match makes him a key player.
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Fantasy Cricket Player Stats
| Players | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 5 wickets in 2 games | 60 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 21 runs and 3 wickets in 1 game | 65 |
| Khaled Ahmed | 3 wickets in 1 game | 84 |
| Henry Nicholls | 93 runs in 2 games | 59 |
| Ish Sodhi | 35 runs and 6 wickets in 1 game | 241 |
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| If New Zealand Bats First | Henry Nicholls | Ish Sodhi |
| If Bangladesh Bats First | Ish Sodhi | Mustafizur Rahman |
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Pick more bowlers from both teams. Looking at the squad strength and recent team performance of UAE, they are looking stronger and are the favourites to win the game. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-3-3 or 1-3-3-4.
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
Wicket-keepers: Litton Das, Tom Blundell
Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Henry Nicholls, Mahmadullah Riyad
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mahedi Hasan, Cole Mcconchie
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Ish Sodhi, Nasum Ahmed
Captain: Ish Sodhi
Vice-Captain: Henry Nicholls
BAN: 6 Players, NZ: 5 Players
BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
Wicket-keepers: Tom Blundell
Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Henry Nicholls, Mahmadullah Riyad
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Mahedi Hasan, Cole Mcconchie
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Ish Sodhi, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed
Captain: Ish Sodhi
Vice-Captain: Mustafizur Rahman
BAN: 6 Players, NZ: 5 Players
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