Bangladesh to bowl first against NZ in ODI opener

Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Two captains during toss, Cricfrenzy
Two captains during toss, Cricfrenzy
Online Desk
Online Desk
Tom Latham won the toss and chose to bat as New Zealand took on Bangladesh in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, backing his inexperienced side to set the tone on a surface expected to slow down.

Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh aim to strike early with the new ball and make full use of home conditions.

Meanwhile, Shoriful Islam replaces Mustafizur Rahman, who experienced slight discomfort in his right knee during the warm-up.

Bangladesh Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (w), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana

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