New Zealand Opt to Bat First Against Bangladesh in Second ODI

New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat in the second one-day international against Bangladesh on Monday.

New Zealand’s Lineup

New Zealand opted to keep the same starting lineup that secured a 26-run victory in the series opener, aiming to clinch the three-match ODI series on this tour.

The New Zealand team is:

  • Henry Nicholls
  • Nick Kelly
  • Will Young
  • Tom Latham (captain)
  • Muhammad Abbas
  • Dean Foxcroft
  • Josh Clarkson
  • Nathan Smith
  • Blair Tickner
  • Jayden Lennox
  • William O’Rourke

Bangladesh’s Change

Bangladesh made one change to its lineup for the second ODI. Batting allrounder Soumya Sarkar replaced Afif Hossain in the squad.

The Bangladesh team includes:

  • Saif Hassan
  • Tanzid Hasan Tamim
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto
  • Litton Das
  • Towhid Hridoy
  • Soumya Sarkar
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain)
  • Rishad Hossain
  • Shoriful Islam
  • Taskin Ahmed
  • Nahid Rana

The match is taking place in Mirpur, Bangladesh.

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