Bangladesh is looking to win the final match of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand to salvage the series. Before the World Cup, the Bangladesh team has been showing some drama and changes.
The main change in the Bangladesh team against New Zealand is the return of Shakib Al Hasan as the captain. He is returning as the captain after Liton Das was rested for this series. So, for the first time in a long time, Shakib will lead the national team. However, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib have shown some disagreements in the past, which were evident before the World Cup.
Before the final match of the series against New Zealand, some players have been given a rest, including Taskin Ahmed. Taskin’s absence is due to his illness, and in the third ODI, pace bowler Khaled Ahmed might be included in the team.
In the opening position, Bangladesh may field two young cricketers, Tamim Iqbal and Zakir Hasan. The new captain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, will lead the team. In the middle order, experienced players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Towhid Hridoy will be there. Since Shakib is not available, the team management will have to come up with at least 5 bowlers. In that case, two spinners, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed, will be joined by three pacers – Shariful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Saifuddin.
Here’s the probable playing XI for Bangladesh:
- Tamim Iqbal
- Zakir Hasan
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto (Captain)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper)
- Sheikh Mehedi Hasan
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shariful Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
- Saifuddin
This lineup aims to secure a win for Bangladesh in the final ODI against New Zealand.
