Match Details
- Date & Time: Monday, 24th February 2025, 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Live Streaming: Sports 18, Star Sports Network, JioCinema/Hotstar
Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi surface generally offers a balance between bat and ball. However, in recent ODIs, batting first has yielded better results, with the last 12 matches seeing an average first-innings score of 172 and a highest total of 337/3 posted by New Zealand against Pakistan.
- Pacers: 68% of wickets have fallen to pace bowlers, making them crucial in this match.
- Spinners: 32% of wickets suggest spinners can be effective, especially in middle overs.
- Chasing Team Struggles: Only 17% win rate for chasing teams, indicating that batting first might be a better option.
Expected Conditions: Cool temperature (12°C), high humidity (71%), and no rain predicted.
Team Previews
Bangladesh (BAN)
Bangladesh finds itself in a do-or-die situation after losing to India. Their batters, apart from Tawhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali, struggled, and against New Zealand’s disciplined attack, they need a much-improved performance. Soumya Sarkar, who has a great record vs NZ, must step up.
- Strengths: Experience in middle order, quality all-rounders.
- Concerns: Top-order inconsistency, pace attack lacks penetration.
Key Players:
- Tawhid Hridoy – In-form batter
- Soumya Sarkar – Has a good record vs NZ
- Mustafizur Rahman – Death-over specialist
New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand is high on confidence after demolishing Pakistan in their opener. Their top order looks in great touch, with Will Young and Tom Latham scoring centuries. Their bowling, led by Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, has been clinical.
- Strengths: Deep batting lineup, strong pace attack.
- Concerns: Rachin Ravindra’s absence weakens spin options.
Key Players:
- Will Young – Scored a ton in last game
- Glenn Phillips – Explosive middle-order batter
- Matt Henry – Key new-ball bowler
Fantasy Cricket & Dream11 Team
Top Fantasy Picks
Batters: Kane Williamson, Will Young, Tawhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Dream11 Small League Team
- Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham (vc), Mushfiqur Rahim
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Will Young (c), Tawhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Matt Henry, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Taskin Ahmed
Dream11 Grand League Team
- Wicketkeepers: Jaker Ali
- Batters: Devon Conway (c), Will Young, Soumya Sarkar
- All-rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Glenn Phillips (vc)
- Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Matt Henry, Tanzim Hasan
Betting Tips & Match Prediction
- Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss should bat first.
- Match Winner: New Zealand is the favorite, given their recent form and Bangladesh’s struggles.
- Powerplay Score: Expect 40-50 runs in first 10 overs.
- Player of the Match Prediction: Will Young / Matt Henry
Fan Poll:
- New Zealand - 61% chance to win
- Bangladesh - 39% chance to win
Final Verdict:
New Zealand is likely to secure another win and confirm their semi-final berth, while Bangladesh will need something special to stay alive in the tournament.
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