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NZ vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today 1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023

Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st T20I of the Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023 between NZ vs BAN to be played in Napier.
After an exciting ODI series between New Zealand and Bangladesh, it is time for a three-match T20I series between the two sides. This series will be a great preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, and both teams can test their players.
The first game of the series will take place on December 27 at McLean Park in Napier. The third ODI was played at the same venue, and Bangladesh thrashed the hosts to record a historic win. Can they do it once again, or will New Zealand start with a win?
NZ vs BAN: Match Details
Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Bangladesh (BAN), 1st T20I, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023
Match Date: December 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 11:40 am IST / 07:10 pm local time
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
NZ vs BAN: Head-to-head: NZ (14) vs BAN (3)
Both teams have played a total of 17 matches in the shorter format. New Zealand have a dominating record with 14 wins, while Bangladesh have won three matches so far.
NZ vs BAN: Weather Report
The weather in Napier on Wednesday will be cloudy, with a maximum temperature of 21°C. There is very little chance of rain; the humidity level is 74 percent, and the wind speed will be 23 km/h.
NZ vs BAN: Pitch Report
The pitch in Napier is very good for bowling, as seen in the three ODIs. It offers seam and movement to the pacers, and spinners can also use the conditions well. However, batters can also do well if they get set.
NZ vs BAN: Predicted XIs:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Tanzim Hasan, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 NZ vs BAN Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: L Das
Batters: N Hossain Shanto, D Mitchell, G Phillips
All-rounders: M Santner, Rachin Ravindra, N Mehidy Hasan
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, M Rahman, S Islam
Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Captain Second-Choice: N Mehidy Hasan
Vice-Captain First-Choice: M Santner || Vice-captain Second-Choice: G Phillips
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 NZ vs BAN Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tim Seifert, Litton Das
Batters: N Hossain Shanto, D Mitchell, G Phillips
All-rounders: M Santner, Rachin Ravindra, N Mehidy Hasan
Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adam Milne, M Rahman
Captain First-Choice: D Mitchell || Captain Second-Choice: N Hossain Shanto
Vice-Captain First-Choice: M Hasan Miraz || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Litton Das
NZ vs BAN: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
New Zealand will be strong at home, and Bangladesh will have to try hard to put up a challenge. We back New Zealand to win.
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