Meanwhile, Bangladesh entered the competition with growing confidence. After being surprised by Pakistan and challenged England, they were full of trust. Although their batting has not been consistently fire, the bowling players have been trusted. Marufa Akter has been impressed with the new ball, and the spinner of Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, and Nahida Akter have maintained tight control in the middle. Bangladesh will be encouraged by the rotating situation in Guwahati, where the speaker has claimed 75% of wickets so far in the tournament. With only one left hand in New Zealand’s command, Brooke Halliday, Bangladesh spin duo can test Kiwis’s right line.
Instead, New Zealand has released the Suzie Bates run at the top of the order, which has been rejected for ducks in its last two rounds. Amelia Kerr emphasized the need for discipline to spin and the importance of adaptation quickly to the situation. Lea Tahuhu’s fast bowler will celebrate ODI to the 100th on Friday, adding an emotional advantage to the match.
The team that may have seen Bangladesh hold on to their victory combination, while New Zealand can bring Rosemary Mair if he is appropriate, potentially replacing Jess Kerr. With the spin expected to dominate and the rain is likely, the game promises tactical battle. Bangladesh is still unbeating New Zealand in ODI, but the meeting gives the opportunity to change the schedule under good condition, while New Zealand looks to stabilize their campaign and find the missing momentum.
