The hosts emerged victors in the first clash by 44 runs and will be eager to clinch the series by winning the upcoming game. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be focusing on making a comeback in the bilateral series.
Saxton Oval Pitch Report:
In the early game phase, the pitch tends to provide more favourable conditions for bowlers, posing a challenge for batters to anticipate the line and length of deliveries accurately. However, batters gradually find their rhythm as the match progresses, making accumulating runs easier. Despite the initial dominance of bowlers, batters must invest time on the field to acclimate themselves. Given these dynamics, teams winning the toss at this venue might opt to bowl first, seeking to capitalize on the conditions that initially favour the bowlers.
ODI Stats and Records at Saxton Oval:
- Total matches: 14
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 10
- Average first Innings scores: 254
- Average second Innings scores: 237
- Highest total recorded: 364/4 (50 Overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 158/10 (48.1 Overs) by Pakistan -Women vs New Zealand-Women
- Highest score chased: 322/4 (48.1 Overs) by Bangladesh vs Scotland
- Lowest score defended: 251/10 (50 Overs) by New Zealand vs Bangladesh
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Nelson Weather Forecast:
Nelson Weather forecast for NZ vs BAN, 2nd ODI (Image source: Twitter)
The weather forecast for the New Zealand versus Bangladesh game in Nelson looks promising, with no anticipated chances of rain. However, players may contend with relatively high humidity at 89%, and a gentle breeze flowing at 3 km/hr is expected to provide a subtle influence on the conditions.
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, William ORourke
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.
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