New Zealand vs Bangladesh fifth T20I - Match predictions and tips

New Zealand comes here with two wins, having scored an emphatic victory over Pakistan in their last match. Bangladesh has struggled, and they previously suffered a heavy defeat to the Kiwis and will be hoping for a better performance here.

Bangladesh's record in New Zealand does not inspire optimism. They have never beaten the Kiwis, which would weigh their minds. Their batters have struggled, which is a concerning indication. 

New Zealand's players to watch

 1. Finn Allen- He was brilliant against Pakistan in the last match. He scored 62 from just 42 balls.

 2. Michael Bracewell- He is our pick of the bowler from the last match against Pakistan. He took two wickets and conceded only 11 runs from his spell of four overs against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's players to watch

1. Afif Hossain- He scored 324 runs in the last ten matches with the best batting average of 46.29 on Bangladesh's side.

2. Mosaddek Hossain- He has taken 10 Wickets in 10 matches with an economy of 6.38. 

Match Prediction

New Zealand is a strong team with home advantage and is predicted to win today's match.

Top Picks

Finn Allen

Michael Bracewell

Afif Hossain

Mosaddek Hossain

Pitch Report

The Hagley Oval in Christchurch has a flat surface with a fast outfield. We've seen large scores in the past since batsmen can play their strokes comfortably at this location. Fast bowlers can get the ball moving, occasionally unsettling batsmen. Spinners have minimal room for error due to the small size of the ground.

Team Squad

New Zealand: Kane Williamson(C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, MS Chapman, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, BM Tickner

Bangladesh: Sabbir Rahman, Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Liton Das, Nurul Hasan(C), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud