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New Zealand are gearing up to face Bangladesh in the third and conclusive match of the T20I series on Sunday.
With Bangladesh leading 1-0 following a convincing five-wicket win in the opening game, New Zealand are keen to level the series after the second T20I got abandoned due to rain. The hosts aim to preserve their unbeaten record against Bangladesh.
T20 Stats and Records at Bay Oval:
- Total matches: 16
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average first innings scores: 160
- Average second innings scores: 136
- Highest total recorded: 243/5 (20 Overs) by New Zealand vs West Indies
- Lowest total recorded: 90/10 (19.4 Overs) by West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women
- Highest score chased: 117/1 (12.2 Overs) by New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women
- Lowest score defended: 124/5 (20 Overs) by New Zealand Women vs West Indies Women
Bay Oval Pitch Report
Known for its consistently fair playing surface, Bay Oval offers batters a chance to accumulate substantial runs in the early innings, courtesy of advantageous bounce and shorter boundaries. However, fast bowlers may get help from the surface due to consistent rain in the city of Mount Maunganui in last few days
Considering the weather forecast, the team captain, upon winning the toss, is inclined to choose fielding first to make the most of the favourable conditions.
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Mount Maunganui Weather Forecast
The weather conditions at Mount Maunganui for the upcoming showdown between New Zealand and Bangladesh are less than ideal, with a 40% chance of rainfall. Nevertheless, cricket fans can look forward to an engaging encounter, despite potential interruptions due to rain.
The temperature is expected to hover around 24 degrees, accompanied by a significant humidity level of 75% and a brisk wind blowing at 26 kmph.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Rony Talukdar (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
