Big photo: Primed for New Zealand semi -finals
Another win against the familiar opponents Bangladesh in Rawalpindi will confirm its place in the semi-finals (and along with India), a commendable achievement after losing many frontline bowlers.
Tohid Hridoy created his first OD century, but suffered from cramps at the end of his innings. Fortunately for him, Rawalpindi will be cooler compared to Dubai. Bangladesh will also be encouraged by the news that his senior batsman Mahmudullah is likely to play against New Zealand after the disappearance against India with Hamstring Nigle.
Bangladesh’s bowling was stable against India, but he needed more than the choice of Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hussain and Mehidi Hasan Miraj. He could also do Nahid Rana, his fastest bowler with more firepower. New Zealand has never encountered it before, so the surprise factor may be for profit in a game in Bangladesh that they should win to keep their Champions Trophy campaign alive.
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Team News: What if Mahmudullah and Ravindra are fit?
Bangladesh is expected to have two changes as they include Mahmudullah and Nahid. However, who will they replace?
Bangladesh Ahmed, 11 Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand rested Rachin Ravindra against Pakistan after being hit on the forehead during fielding during the Tri-series just before the Champions Trophy. Since then, Devon Conve has scored 97, 48 and 10 as a opener, while Young scored a hundred in the previous game. So if New Zealand wants to bring back Rabindra, then whom do they get out?
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Pitch and Conditions: Rawalpindi can be cloudy
This time, there would be no industrial fan and outdoor heaters to dry the pitch, as ahead of the previous international match – a test against England – at the site. Rawalpindi is usually good for batting, with a little help for fast bowlers until the ball is new and shiny. The forecast for Monday is a cloud season with the hope of falling below 20 C after sunset.
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“Yes, we have received some plans for Bangladesh, but I think we are clearly – we have to wait and see what the wicket does. If it is very flat then I think it is probably the same stuff Which we are working in Karachi.
New Zealand captain Michel Santner
“(Preparation time) should be sufficient. This tournament gives us. This is what we are using. Tomorrow was a good practice. Islamabad Club Ground has really good facilities. We had a good session. We have a fast. There will be a fast session.
Bangladesh head coach Phil semons
Mohammad Isam Ispncricinfo is a reporter of Bangladesh. @isam84





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