NZ vs Ban 11th Match: New Zealand collects their third win in Chennai against Bangladesh in the World Cup 2023. New Zealand chased the total of 245 in just 42.5 overs, with 43 balls remaining.

New Zealand’s playing XI:

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Trent Boult.

Bangladesh Playing XI:

Littton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rehman.

NZ vs Ban Match Summary:

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets with the contribution of Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, continuing their undisputed dominance in the ICC World Cup 2023. New Zealand has won three games in a row, maintaining its lead in the points standings.

When New Zealand handed Bangladesh the opportunity to bat first, they quickly fell victim to their well-known top-order slip. Trent Boult’s opening ball was nicked by Litton Das and fell directly into Matt Henry’s hands at fine-leg. He met the ball after coming down the track in a well-timed stroke, although he attempted it with the bat at an awkward angle.

In a rapid comeback partnership with Mehidy, Tanzid Hasan hit four boundaries, but the left-hander again failed on 16. When Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was in fine form, was blasted to midwicket by part-timer Glenn Philips, Bangladesh was reduced to 56 for 4.

The 96-run partnership between Shakib and Mushfiqur led the total to reach 245 with the loss of 9 wickets.

In his return to international cricket, Kane Williamson scored an exact 78 against Bangladesh and got retired hurt soon after. He guided New Zealand toward an eight-wicket victory, but he was injured in the 39th over and had to leave the field before the pursuit could be completed. With 43 balls remaining, Daryl Mitchell brought New Zealand home, sealing up the team’s resounding World Cup victory.

In his 108-ball 78, Williamson hit eleven fours and a six before finally leaving with cramps. Williamson’s best contribution went beyond his innings and was an addition to two significant partnerships.

When Mustafizur Rahman dismissed the flier Rachin Ravindra at the start of New Zealand’s 246-run chase, Bangladesh gave their supporters a bit of hope. After the loss of early wicket, Williamson and Devon Conway produced 82 runs for the second wicket. He then scored 108 runs for the third wicket with Mitchell. For New Zealand, it made the race a breeze as they prevailed easily.

The New Zealand juggernaut rolls on with a third consecutive win at #CWC23 🙌#NZvBAN 📝 https://t.co/SYge6mt66w pic.twitter.com/mdREUucGA5

— ICC (@ICC) October 13, 2023