Match 11 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup sees New Zealand and Bangladesh meet in a crucial clash in Chennai at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

New Zealand have won both their matches to date and will be looking to avoid slip-ups as they attempt to consolidate their place in the top four. Wins over England and the Netherlands have already put the Kiwis in a strong position. 

Bangladesh have won one and lost one. And with tougher tests to come, this match feels like a must-win if the Tigers are to progress in the competition. They will also be looking to bounce back from the mauling they received at the hands of England last Tuesday.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh betting

đź“ť New Zealand vs Bangladesh betting odds

So far this World Cup has gone to form for both of these sides. Although the Kiwis went into their match with England as the underdogs, it was a game they knew they could win. But against Bangladesh, this is a match New Zealand will expect to win. The Tigers are a dangerous team. But if New Zealand is serious about making the top four, they need to be winning these matches. The best cricket betting sites are expecting no problems for Kane Williamson’s team. They make the Kiwis heavy odds on favourites to make it three wins from three. More details can be found below.

10CRIC

Rajabets 

LiliBet 

Bettilt

New Zealand vs Bangladesh predictions

New Zealand have Tim Southee available for selection on Friday. But they are still mulling over whether to bring back skipper Kane Williamson. 

Kiwi head coach Gary Stead said earlier in the week that a decision would be made after a couple more training sessions. This gives off the vibe that Williamson has recovered, but there are still doubts about his match fitness. And the fact that New Zealand are considering playing their captain shows how seriously they are taking this match.    

No one wants to be the first nation to slip up against a so-called minnow. And after putting themselves in such a strong position to reach the last four, the Kiwis won’t want to let all their good work come undone against Bangladesh. The Black Caps are currently 6.5 to win the World Cup and 1.53 to qualify for the last four. Their World Cup destiny lies in their own hands.  

Bangladesh looks all at sea. Their opening bowling partnership of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed was inefficient against England’s openers on Tuesday. Granted, it was a good batting wicket. But when the Tigers came to bat, they found themselves at 26/3, as Reece Topley proved it was possible to take early wickets on the same pitch. 

The Tigers are now 176.0 to win the World Cup and 14.0 to reach the last four. Their thrashing from England on Tuesday makes this a must-win game. But we can only see more disappointment for Shakib Al Hasan’s team. We say New Zealand will make it three from three.    

đź“Š New Zealand vs Bangladesh key stats

  • In ODIs, New Zealand and Bangladesh have met 41 times. New Zealand won 30, with Bangladesh winning 10, and one no result.
  • On neutral grounds, the head-to-head record is 7-2 in favour of New Zealand
  • In more recent times, New Zealand has had the upper hand, winning four of their last five encounters, with one no result. 
  • Two of those matches were in September, during the Kiwis’ tour of Bangladesh. Both were emphatic wins, with the Black Caps winning game two by 86 runs and game three by seven wickets. 
  • Devon Conway is New Zealand’s top run scorer in the World Cup with 184 runs. His teammate Rachin Ravindra has 174. Bangladesh’s highest run scorer is Litton Das, with 89. 
  • The Black Caps also dominate the bowling stats, with Mitchell Santner leading the way on seven wickets and Matt Henry with six. Shoriful Islam is the best performer for Bangladesh. He has five wickets.
2023 Cricket World Cup betting tips

New Zealand vs Bangladesh betting tips 

Heading into this showdown, none of the statistics are favouring Bangladesh. The head-to-heads are saying it’s likely to be a win for New Zealand, and the form of both teams at the World Cup suggests the same. Below we have put together some alternative betting tips in case you feel a bet on New Zealand is a touch risky at such short odds. 

No for any player to score 100 – 1.77 odds (10CRIC)

Batting looked difficult on this wicket in the match between India and Australia last Sunday. The Aussies were bowled out for 199, and India found themselves three wickets down for just two runs before staging a remarkable comeback.

KL Rahul did score 97 not out in that match and probably would have scored a century had the match not ended. But it was far from a typical one-day knock, requiring 115 balls. His first 50 came from 72 balls, showing the watchful nature of his innings. 

We believe all things considered, and also the poor form of Bangladesh’s batters, that no to a century scored in this match looks good value.

🏏 No player to score 100 at 1.77 with 10CRIC 🏏

Mitchell Santner as top New Zealand bowler – 5.70 odds (Rajabets)

Mitchell Santner is having a great World Cup. Before the Australia vs South Africa match, Santner was the competition’s leading wicket-taker with seven scalps. His 20 Overs have gone at an economy rate of 4.80, and he’s averaging a wicket every 13.71 runs.

Okay, there is a match against the Netherlands included in there, but in the game against England, his figures were 2/37 on what turned out to be a very good batting wicket (NZ scored 283/1).

Furthermore, this is his IPL home ground. Like Santner, Ravindra Jadeja also plays here in the IPL, and he took 3/28 against Australia last Sunday. 

At odds of 5.70, this is a must-place bet, as we will almost certainly be kicking ourselves afterwards if it wins and we don’t place it.   

🏏 Bet on M. Santner as top New Zealand bowler at 5.70 odds with Rajabets 🏏

New Zealand to score over 82.5 runs in total runs after 15 overs – 2.32 odds (LiliBet)

Batting second, New Zealand were 121/1 against England after 15 Overs at a run rate of 8.06. In their second match, they were 81/1 after 15 overs, batting first against the Netherlands at a run rate of 5.4. 

It may be bizarre to see how the Kiwis took to England’s bowling, more than they did the Netherlands. But it could have been that they were more circumspect in their batting while setting a total against the Dutch, as opposed to chasing down a total against England. 

Either way, New Zealand are 1.87 to be over 77.5 runs, which looks a safe bet. But we feel it could be worth the extra risk to take them to cover 82.5 runs at the better odds of 2.32 – especially if they are batting second. 

🏏 Pick New Zealand to score over 82.5 runs in total runs after 15 overs at 2.32 odds with LiliBet 🏏

How to watch New Zealand vs Bangladesh

  • Location: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
  • Date and time: Friday 13th October 2023, 14:00 IST
  • How to watch:
    • India: Star Sports 
    • Live streaming: Disney+, ESPN+, Switch TV
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