New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 2nd ODI, Christchurch - Match Prediction

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 2nd ODI, Christchurch – Match Prediction; It was a great game on the other day for the New Zealand cricket team. They outsmarted the Bangladesh side in all sections of the game to go 1-0 up in the series. Meanwhile, they will be heading to Christchurch for the second ODI of the series.

After wrapping up Bangladesh for a modest total of 232 runs in 48.5 overs, the Blackcaps had to bat valiantly for the chase which was led by Martin Guptill’s ton. After missing out the last ODI Game and the T20I series against India, it was a stunning knock from Guptill to stay in the scheme of things for ICC World Cup 2019.

Kiwis would like to carry the momentum:

They would like to carry on with the momentum on their side. The victory in the second ODI game will certainly help the home side to try out a different set of combinations keeping the upcoming grand event in the mind of the team management.

On the other hand, in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, none of Bangladesh’s senior players was up to the mark even though Mohammed Mithun and Mohammed Saifuddin took them to a decent score. The bowling attack never really troubled the Kiwis batsmen.

After a relatively ordinary show with both bat and ball in the last game, Bangladesh is in a do-or-die situation now. A win here will keep the series alive for them, but a loss won’t do any good deed as the hosts will take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match series.

With another competitive wicket on offer at the Hagley Oval, New Zealand will be looking to wrap up the series before their captain departs for a well-deserved rest. After ODI series, they will lock horns in 3 Test matches.

Match Prediction:

Well, most probably, the odds will once again with New Zealand Cricket Team. The home conditions and the form of their players will put them on the top. On the other hand, Shakib-less Bangladesh looks pretty weak, as they lost a bit of team balance in the side.