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Bangladesh tour of New Zealand (2022)

New Zealand captain Tom Latham said he expected the extra pace and bounce in the pitch at the Hagley Oval to favour the hosts in the second Test against Bangladesh beginning on Sunday. He added that apart from trying to square the series against the visitors, New Zealand would be eyeing to give a winning farewell to senior batter Ross Taylor in his final Test match.

New Zealand, the current World Test Championship winners, suffered a shock eight-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. The defeat also ended their 17-match winning streak in Test matches at home. At the picturesque Hagley Oval, New Zealand have an impressive record of six victories apart from a loss and a draw.

“It’s a completely different surface to what was up at the Mount and we know we’ve played some really good cricket here in recent years. With the extra pace and carry here it does suit our bowlers. We’ve seen here that most teams win the toss and bowl first, but I certainly don’t think it’s a win the toss and win the game type surface. We’ve won when we’ve been put in. For us whatever we do first up it’s important we adapt to the conditions and we try and start really well,” said Latham in the pre-match press conference.

Latham also hoped that if the conditions for the bowlers are conducive for his four-man pace attack, then they can gain the upper hand against Bangladesh’s batters.

“We have seen in the past that with the extra pace and carry here, it does help our bowlers. Obviously, there is a little bit moisture on the surface. But in hindsight, you need to put the ball in the right areas for long periods of time. If we can do that and build partnerships from both ends, hopefully we can give ourselves a good chance.”

The 29-year-old mentioned the New Zealand batters were putting in the hard yards to counter the bounce and greenish nature of the pitch at Hagley Oval.

“Everyone has got their own method about how to go about things. Some people like to get on with it when it is a little bit greener and some people play the long game and wait for the balls to come to you. It is an individual approach about how guys want to go about their things. The guys have been working hard for the last couple of days on the wickets that are pretty bouncy in there. So, we are looking forward to the opportunity back out there.”

Latham signed off by saying that the incentive of providing a victorious farewell to Taylor in his final Test before retiring from international cricket will be large.

“He’s been a great servant for New Zealand Cricket and for us we’d obviously love to end his test career on a high. It’s going to be weird not having him at first slip or having him be around the team. I’m sure he’ll be looking to play the game right and try to play our brand of cricket this week, then hopefully we can celebrate a nice test win and a great career as well.”


https://www.india.com/sports/tom-la...ry-hagley-oval-will-suit-our-bowlers-5176437/
 
2nd Test, Christchurch, Jan 9 - 13 2022, Bangladesh tour of New Zealand

Starting in 90 mins
 
Bangladesh have won the toss and have opted to field

One change for the hosts with Daryl Mitchell replacing Rachin Ravindra. Two changes for the visitors - Mohammad Naim and Nurul Hasan are in, they replace the injured duo of Mahmud Joy and Mushfiqur Rahim

Teams:

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque(c), Nurul Hasan, Liton Das(w), Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham(c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell(w), Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult
 
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Latham reaches 50 from just 65 balls, the NZ openers looking good after being put in to bat.

NZ 71/0 (21)
 
Full credit to Bangladesh last week. But you sense it was a one off. Looks like a big thrashing coming up.
 
Mominul should bowl himself. He took 2 wickets in the 1st Test.

Try something different.
 
202 . 1

Kiwis looking to bat just once here , they will be targetting 500 plus total here
 
This may well be Ross Taylor's final Test innings. I don't expect Kiwis to bat much in 2nd innings (if any).
 
BD have lost this day but shouldn’t be disheartened, a draw would also see them win the series. They need to regroup.

Yeah. They can draw this if they score 500-550. But, Kiwis are definitely favorites to get a big win.
 
A barnstorming partnership from Tom Latham and Devon Conway have put New Zealand in command at Hagley Oval.

The skipper brought up his 12th Test century halfway through the day dominated by the hosts, hitting a staggering 28 boundaries around the wicket in his 278-ball stay at the crease.

Putting on 148 for the first wicket with Will Young (54), Latham was accompanied by Devon Conway, who was bitterly one short of reaching three figures himself (99*) when time was called.

Conway will be on strike for the first ball, as the hosts look to post an ominous first innings total.

Remarkably, batting first was not New Zealand's doing, with Mominul Haque choosing to field at the toss.

New Zealand made the most of the opportunity, capitalising on some poor discipline with the ball and in the field, almost travelling at four runs an over during the morning.

The opening pair made 92 runs in the 25-over morning session, with Latham bringing up his half-century in just 65 balls.

Bangladesh were bereft of ideas with the ball, and not backed up in the field, ruing missed opportunities.

Litton Das dropped Young after the lunch break, and the batting pair moved to the 100-run stand, the first opening partnership of three figures in the first innings of a Test in New Zealand since 2012. Young moved to fifty in emphatic fashion, hitting Mehidy Hasan Miraz over the top, though was dismissed by Shoriful Islam for 54.

It turned out to be the only joy Bangladesh enjoyed during the day, as Conway joined Latham to pile the pressure on. Latham's century came off 133 balls (the fastest of his dozen), mixing power with touch and use of opposition pace bowling.

Conway also neared his century as the day came to an end, with the hosts in command at 349/1.

For Bangladesh, Mahmudul Hasan Joy ruled out due to a hand injury, with Mohammad Naim replacing him as opener and becoming Bangladesh's 100th Test cap. Mushfiqur Rahim was also a late withdrawal, succumbing to a groin injury in the warm-up.

For New Zealand, Rachin Ravindran was replaced in the side by Daryl Mitchell.

https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2443076
 
normal service appear to be resumed.
still, no matter how big the thrashing this match, new Zealand cant win a series art home to bd.
 
Ban back to their original game after one fluke win


There are no "flukes" in Test cricket. You have to play better than your opponent for 5 whole days, 15 sessions and 90 hours to get a win. And Bangladesh won comfortably...
 
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Now that's called being brought back down to earth.

But there is every chance that if NZ can bat like this, Bangladesh can do also.
 
There are no "flukes" in Test cricket. You have to play better than your opponent for 5 whole days, 15 sessions and 90 hours to get a win. And Bangladesh won comfortably...

Some fans also called NZ's WTC win a fluke too. What is your opinion on that? :inti
 
Now that's called being brought back down to earth.

But there is every chance that if NZ can bat like this, Bangladesh can do also.
NZ are familiar in these conditions.It seems they like batting on green pitches.Big question is can BD adapt and play well on this pitch.
 
Missing Shak, Tamim, Fizz and Mush big time. NZ couldn't handle the B squad, so imagine what the real Tigers would do.
 
Missing Shak, Tamim, Fizz and Mush big time. NZ couldn't handle the B squad, so imagine what the real Tigers would do.

Results would have been the same. Bangladesh still have to go a long way before being considered as a force.
 
Results would have been the same. Bangladesh still have to go a long way before being considered as a force.

I think Shakib, Tamim, and Mushfiq are liabilities now. They probably would've caused worse defeats.

These new guys have better attitudes and better forms.
 
Christchurch Hagley Oval is New Zealand's Kingdom, and also Tom Lathams Kingdom, as he has brought up another double century in Christchurch. So it was going to be near impossible for Bangladesh to win this second test match, best they can do is also score 500+ to draw the match, but the pitch in this ground is greener than the grass of the field usually, so I see a big win for the Blackcaps.

let's not forget that New Zealand scored 600+ I think on this ground against Pakistan last year too.
 
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Kiwis totally crushing Bangladesh after being put into bat. A proper retaliation after the disappointment of the 1st Test.
 
So, NZ declare at 521/6.

BD need to put up a big score if they are to get away with a draw.
 
Bangladesh need to be positive and play the ball on merit , when loose ball comes along , they need to take advantage , runs are always key.
 
Just saying Christchurch groundsmen need to be investigated, they prepare pitches that are greener than the outfield.
 
I think Bangladesh should start slogging. Have some fun.

They are losing wickets anyway.
 
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