***Official*** Bangladesh in NZ 2021-22

[Fuller Pilch]

Thought someone better make a thread before the 1st test starts.

 

[Athlai]

Gonna be a paddling

 

[OverratedSanity]

No shakib too. Two 2 day tests incoming.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Tempted to hot foot it down to Hagley to see Taylor's swansong. Sunday start is a bit odd though.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

You know what I reckon Bangers will make a game of it.

 

[Jezroy]

Not sure what the heck is going on at the TAB, but they have options on Shakib to be highest run scorer, most wickets etc etc.

They either know something we don’t, or really don’t care about this series.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Gonna be a paddling

Two 2 day tests incoming.

Yeah agreed BD will roll over NZ

 

[Binkley]

There seem to be a few new names in this Bangladesh team. Can someone in the know give us a breakdown of who they are and what they bring to the team?

And count me as someone who thinks the Bangladesh team might throw a few surprises at a poorly prepared New Zealand side.

 

[cnerd123]

A Plunket Shield side could beat this BD team. This is more or less the same bunch that got demolished at home vs Pak. NZ have Boult and Conway back and more or less a full strength XI. BD are without Shakib, Mahmadullah and Mushfiqur. They're going to struggle to score runs and the seamers aren't good enough to bowl NZ out regularly.

Hope they prove me wrong, would love to see a bit of fight.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Think Liton will do well this series. He’s in good form in tests too. Top order is the problem and in no time we are always four down. I thought making Joy to open in last test was a mistake. He should play at 3/4. In that case Shanto could open with Sandman.

Abu Jayed may surprise few if he’s able to swing it but he lacks consistency. I’m looking forward to watching Shoriful bowling. He’s our boult.

 

[Binkley]

Bangladesh win the toss and choose to bowl. Probably the right choice, as the pitch does look green - but it also looks a hot, sunny day at Bay Oval. I reckon any movement won’t last too long.

Ravindra wins the battle of the all-rounders.

 

[Binkley]

Richardson just pointed out that Latham has now lost 5 tosses in a row.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

And we are not playing Abu Jayed. Unbelievable how Ebadot continues to play on and on. Only positive is that Shoriful is in.

 

[cnerd123]

Bowling first but no Abu Jayed? Urgh this team.

 

[Wright]

You know what I reckon Bangers will make a game of it.

Could be a serious possibility, given the limited cricket most of the black caps have recently played.

 

[Meridio]

This pitch decidedly less green than a typical day 1 NZ wicket. Could spin later, might be a fair amount of work for Rachin if the Banglas get through our seamers later in the game

 

[Flametree]

Yeah add Tamim and Shakib to this side and it's got some potential, though the seam bowling is an unknown. However, they're off to a good start...

 

[thierry henry]

Good umpiring. Messed up that that would’ve stayed out if given, it’s clearly outside

 

[Meridio]

Banglas bowling pretty well early on here, though I feel they could be challenging the stumps a bit more. There's some swing and seam around but we've probably been able to leave a few too many balls, and that movement could easily die out this afternoon as the pitch bakes

 

[cnerd123]

Not a bad ball in those first 6 overs. Excellent start.