New Zealand vs Bangladesh: ODI 1st match predictions and betting tips

The two nations have just shared the honours in a two-match Test series in Bangladesh. After a quick turnaround and switch of venue, the teams are now in New Zealand about to start a three-match ODI series, with the first match in Dunedin taking place on Sunday.

Predictions for the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match

Both of these teams have named inexperienced squads due to a combination of injuries and resting players. If Bangladesh had their strongest side available, they would be a good bet to win in New Zealand for the first time, especially with Kane Williamson rested for this series.

But the Bangladesh squad touring New Zealand is just as depleted as the Black Caps’ squad. So we feel New Zealand’s backup players will be too strong for Bangladeshis.

⚡ Quick betting tips for West Indies vs England match

• Rachin Ravindra to be Player of the match – ➡️ 7.20 at Cricbaba ⬅️
• New Zealand to have highest scoring batter – ➡️ 1.58 at Rajabets ⬅️
• Shoriful Islam to get over 1.5 wickets – ➡️ 2.6 at 1xBet ⬅️

📝 New Zealand vs Bangladesh betting tips

In the series betting, New Zealand are favourites to win at 1.22, with Bangladesh at 4.33. In the opening match, we already know the Black Caps are 1.28, with the Tigers at 3.40 to cause a shock.

With this being the first match of the series in different conditions, we have little form to go on. But we do know that Bangladesh has never won in New Zealand, and we also have some recent ICC Cricket World Cup form available to base our alternative tips on. Based on this, below we have accumulated some more tips on the match from the best cricket betting sites in India. 

1. Rachin Ravindra to be Player of the Match – 7.20 at Cricbaba

Rachin Ravindra has just had an outstanding Cricket World Cup in India. As an allrounder, he has two bites of the cherry at winning Player of the Match, and although we don’t expect the bowling conditions to suit his spin, he is still well capable of picking up a wicket or two in the middle overs. 

If Ravindra continues his excellent form with the bat, along with the possibility of picking up a wicket or two, he looks a great value bet to pick up the Player of the Match award.

2. New Zealand to have highest scoring batter – 1.58 at Rajabets

The teams come into the match and series slightly undercooked in New Zealand conditions. As a result, the team that bats first may struggle if the ball is swinging, and the Black Caps’ batters will be far more adept at coping with the moving ball if the conditions are bowler-friendly. 

Both teams’ strengths look to be in their batting. But we feel that it will be the Kiwi batters who will come out on top and have the highest scoring batter.

3. Shoriful Islam to get Over 1.5 Wickets – 2.6 at 1xBet

Expect the opening pace bowlers to pick up early wickets in the helpful seam conditions in New Zealand – especially if bowling first thing in the morning. Shoriful Islam is arguably the leader of the Bangladeshi seam bowling attack. And with six two-plus wicket hauls in his last ten matches, the left-arm quick is in good form. 

This looks like a 50/50 bet based on Islam’s recent statistics, so at odds of 2.6 with 1xBet, it looks good value.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh match details

Pitch condition for the New Zealand vs Bangladesh match

Expect the new ball to do a bit in the morning, but after that, it is likely to be an even contest between bat and ball on the University Oval pitch. The Kiwis will prepare a pitch that plays to their strengths, so it will suit pace more than spin. And with the late spring/early summer conditions in New Zealand, there could be a bit of grass and plenty of swing to help the seamers.

New Zealand starting XI

Finn Allen, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham ©, Tom Blundell (W), Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson/Will O’Rourke, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy

Bangladesh starting XI

Tanzim Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto ©, Tawhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim (W), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam

Previous matches between New Zealand and Bangladesh 

The two nations have played 42 matches against each other. The head-to-head is 31 wins for New Zealand, 11 for Bangladesh and one no result. Crucially, Bangladesh has never beaten the Black Caps in New Zealand. The Black Caps have won 16 from 16 at home against the Tigers.

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