New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 3rd ODI, Dunedin - Match Prediction

Updated - 19 Feb 2019, 02:27 PM

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 3rd ODI, Dunedin - Match Prediction
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New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 3rd ODI, Dunedin – Match Prediction; It has been a brilliant series for New Zealand, as they found their balance in the side. They already sealed the series and this would be the time to experiment with their players. On the other hand, Bangladesh has got a lot to prove there mettle.

New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by eight wickets in the second one-day international at Christchurch to attain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series. The hosts will now be aiming for a clean sweep when they face the tourists in the third and final ODI of the series at the University Oval in Dunedin.

Martin Guptill is in a stunning form:

On the other hand, Bangladesh has got a point to prove that they are capable of winning overseas. This is also their best chance, as Kiwis best batsman Kane Williamson is out of the team. However, most of the scoring has been done by Martin Guptill for the team.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 3rd ODI, Dunedin - Match Prediction
Martin Guptill. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

In between, Bangladesh is going into this game with a couple of injury concerns. Mohammad Mithun, the only batsman in the side who has looked in good form, suffered a hamstring injury while batting in the second ODI at Christchurch. The extent of his injury is unknown and his availability for the third ODI remains doubtful.

Mushfiqur Rahim is the other player, who is in doubt for the game. Meanwhile, Kiwis is looking as strong as ever despite the absence of Kane. The form of Guptill, Munro and Ross Taylor is pleasing for the home side to come good.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2019: 3rd ODI, Dunedin - Match Prediction
Bangladesh (Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic)

Despite the dead rubber, both the sides have got enough reasons to look after it as an important clash. This is the last chance for Bangladesh ahead of ICC World Cup 2019 to look after their team balance.

Match Prediction:

Well, once again, New Zealand will go into the game as the clear favourites. The form of the players and home conditions will suit them better. On the other side, Bangladesh got the required ingredients in them to hurt Kiwis and deny a whitewash.

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