New Zealand vs Bangladesh – 1st T20I Betting Tips

Host New Zealand will be looking to continue their excellent form in the T20 format when they take on Bangladesh in the first of three-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.

New Zealand selectors have announced their 13-member squad for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. In absence of Kane Williamson, pacer Tim Southee will lead the side for the three-match series. The home side will be looking to continue their winning streak in this T20I series.

On the other hand, Bangladesh suffered a 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series against New Zealand. The visitors will be desperate to break their losing streak in this three-match T20I series.

Both teams have competed in 7 matches in the history of the T20 format where New Zealand have managed to come out on top on all occasions. On the other hand, Bangladesh have yet to register a win over New Zealand in the T20 format.

New Zealand Form and Team News

Finn Allen and Will Young are two uncapped players named in New Zealand’s T20I squad for the three-match series. With the likes of Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tim Seifert, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, and Mitchell Santner being rested for the series, there will be opportunities for fringe players to showcase their talent with bat and ball.

Lockie Ferguson, Todd Astle, Will Young, and Adam Milne have been named in the New Zealand squad for the three-match T20I series.

The focus will be on veteran opener Martin Guptill to lead from the front, and he will be accompanied by in-form players like Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips.

In the middle-order, the onus will be on Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips to make sure that the team will finish on a strong note.

In the fast-bowling department, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson is expected to take the new-ball for New Zealand, whereas in the spin department, leg-spinner Ish Sodhi will be slotted into the playing XI.

Bangladesh Form and Team News:

Tamim Iqbal and co. will have to raise their game with bat and ball in this opening game of the T20I series.

In the batting department, the visitors will be depending on the likes of opening batsman Tamim Iqbal, the middle-order duo of Mohammad Mithun and Mahmudullah, who have shown decent form with the bat in the recently concluded ODI series.

The team management will be hoping that experienced players like Tamim, Mushfiqur, and Mahmudullah can deliver notable scores in this contest.

Opener Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar will under the spotlight after failing to get any runs in the previous T20I series played against West Indies.

In the fast-bowling department, the team will be depending on the pace duo of Mustafizur Rahman and Al-Amin Hossain to provide breakthroughs, whereas, in the spin department, the focus will be on the likes of Mahedi Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to dry up the runs in the middle phase of the innings.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Host New Zealand will be clear favorites to win the opening game of the series at Hamilton. For the first ODI, New Zealand are placed at 1.14 odds, while Bangladesh at 5.75 odds.

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Our Tipsters Angle

The home side looks relatively inexperienced as premier players like Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and James Neesham have been rested after the conclusion of the ODI series against Bangladesh.

With the likes of Devon Conway, Tim Southee, and Martin Guptill in excellent form, the home side will be looking to deliver another pitch-perfect performance in this series opener.

On the other hand, Bangladesh will need to deliver something special to break their losing streak against New Zealand.

Therefore, the prediction is for New Zealand to register a comfortable win in the first T20I.

Tip 1: Devon Conway’s run-scoring spree to continue in this series opener.

Rookie batsman Devon Conway has surprised many with his brilliant batting performances with the bat for New Zealand. Recently, he has been the go-to man for New Zealand in the batting department in the T20 format.

Since making his debut for New Zealand, Devon Conway has accumulated 366 runs at an average of 52.28 with three half-centuries. Given his consistent performances for New Zealand in the T20I format, we are backing Devon Conway to score 40 runs or [email protected].

Tip 2: Ish Sodhi excellent performances in the T20I format

There is no doubt that Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been a bankable performer for New Zealand in the T20 format. The 28-year old was instrumental in helping New Zealand win their previous T20I series against Australia.

Since February 2019, Ish Sodhi has done exceedingly well for the side in the 20-over format. In 22 matches played, Sodhi has claimed 26 wickets at an economy rate of 8.57, so we are backing Ish Sodhi to take two wickets or [email protected].

Conclusion

Expect New Zealand to register a comprehensive win over Bangladesh in the first ODI.

1. Devon Conway to score 40 runs or more-New [email protected]
2. Ish Sodhi to take two wickets or more- New [email protected]

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