ICC World Cup 2019: Bangladesh vs New Zealand - Match Prediction

Updated - 24 Sep 2019, 04:54 PM

Twitter

Bangladesh and New Zealand will play their second match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 at Kennington Oval, London. The Kiwis has got off to a fine start as they obliterated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. The Blackcaps bowlers were right on the money as they had skittled out the Island nation on 136 runs. Furthermore, their openers scored fine fifties to take their team over the line. We bring you the match prediction for the match.

Read More: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (Match 8): India vs South Africa – Stats Preview

On the other hand, Bangladesh had come up with a collective team performance against South Africa to open their World Cup campaign on a high. The Tigers had won by 21 runs and would like to continue their good show going against New Zealand.

Bangladesh, South Africa, Twitter Reactions
(Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

New Zealand will look to keep their good form going.

Bangladesh had ticked the right boxes against South Africa and they were always ahead in the game. The Tigers came up with their best batting performance as they posted their highest score in ODIs. Furthermore, they bowled with aplomb and were able to pick up wickets at the right time in the match. Shakib Al Hassan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal are going to be crucial for Bangladesh.

On the other hand, New Zealand’s bowling had impressed with their raw pace. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson had scalped three wickets each and they would like to continue their good form going.

New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket Team. Credit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, Martin Guptill and Colin Munro had remained undefeated as they had scored blistering fifties to take their team over the line. Consequently, the other batsmen didn’t even get a chance to bat against Sri Lanka.

Read More: ICC World Cup 2019: Bangladesh vs New Zealand – New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI, Analysis

Match Prediction

It is going to be an even stevens contest between New Zealand and Bangladesh. However, New Zealand might hold wood on Bangladesh as they cover all the boxes. In fact, another nail-biter can be on the cards.

Tagged:

ICC World Cup 2019 Kane Williamson Mashrafe Mortaza New Zealand national cricket team