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Old February 7, 2010, 03:38 AM
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Default New Zealand target another uncomplicated win

New Zealand target another uncomplicated win


Andy McKay was one of two New Zealand players to make promising debuts in the first ODI © Getty Images

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Bangladesh cricket fans looking for good news over the past week have had to follow the South Asian Games, where their team has made the final against Sri Lanka. The senior team in New Zealand, though, has been abject in the two matches so far and were thrashed in the only Twenty20 and the first ODI in Napier.

For New Zealand, Monday's match presents a chance to complete a quick series victory. With several of their key players injured, the contests against Bangladesh are a good opportunity to test their bench strength, and Daniel Vettori will be satisfied with the performance of both the players they blooded in Napier - Peter Ingram making a steady 69 and Andy McKay nipping out two top-order batsmen. Perhaps the biggest gain from that victory was Jacob Oram showing that he had not lost his lethal hitting ability, something which has not been on view too often of late.

The only redeeming features for Bangladesh were a robust opening stand between Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes, and young Shaiful Islam's performance - four wickets, including giving away only four runs in a double-wicket over in the middle of Oram's blitzkreig. However, unless the Bangladesh middle order gets its act together, their hunt for a maiden victory in any format in New Zealand is likely to be extended.

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At 25, Ross Taylor is already New Zealand's most important batsman in the middle order. He was in stunning form in the domestic Twenty20 tournament in January, leading the run-charts and rounding it off with a 30-ball 80 to hand Central Districts the title. Bangladesh have already had a taste of how dangerous he can be when he slammed a couple of sixes on his way to a quick 51 in the first ODI.

Tamim Iqbal is becoming an increasingly influential batsman for Bangladesh. A naturally aggressive player, he has worked hard on tempering his attacking stroke play. Another aspect of his batting that has improved is the way he deal with spinners, using an effective sweep shot to blunt them. With Mohammad Ashraful and Shakib Al Hasan not in the greatest of touch, Tamim has added responsibility at the top of the order.

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The only decision for New Zealand is whether they want to bring in Ian Butler for one of the three quick bowlers who played on Friday. If they do, Tim Southee could be the one who sits out.

New Zealand: (probable) 1 Brendon McCullum (wk), 2 Peter Ingram, 3 Martin Guptill, 4 Ross Taylor, 5 James Franklin, 6 Neil Broom, 7 Jacob Oram, 8 Daniel Vettori, 9 Tim Southee/Ian Butler, 10 Daryl Tuffey, 11 Andy McKay.

The selection isn't going to be as straightforward for Bangladesh, who have plenty to ponder. Both Raqibul Hasan and Mohammad Ashraful have had a lean run in recent games, meaning Aftab Ahmed could get a look-in. Rubel Hossain is also a contender for a starting spot, ahead of either Shahadat Hossain or Nazmul Hossain.

Bangladesh: (probable) 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Imrul Kayes, 3 Mohammad Ashraful, 4 Raqibul Hasan/Aftab Ahmed, 5 Shakib Al Hasan (capt), 6 Mushfiqur Rashim (wk), 7 Mahmudullah, 8 Naeem Islam, 9 Shahadat Hossain, 10 Shafiul Islam, 11 Nazmul Hossain/Rubel Hossain

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"Oram has been a bit frustrated with results but [on Friday] we saw a guy who, if we can get him back to where he was 12-18 months ago, is going to be a big help to this side."
Mark Greatbatch, New Zealand coach, emphasises what an important player Jacob Oram can be to the one-day outfit.

Siddarth Ravindran is a sub-editor at Cricinfo

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New Zealand target another uncomplicated win
Bangladesh: (probable) 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Imrul Kayes, 3 Mohammad Ashraful, 4 Raqibul Hasan/Aftab Ahmed (PLEASE Aftab ), 5 Shakib Al Hasan (capt), 6 Mushfiqur Rashim (wk), 7 Mahmudullah, 8 Naeem Islam, 9 Shahadat Hossain, 10 Shafiul Islam, 11 Nazmul Hossain/Rubel Hossain
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Old February 7, 2010, 05:43 AM
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Bangladesh: (probable) 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Imrul Kayes, 3 Mohammad Ashraful, 4 Raqibul Hasan/Aftab Ahmed (PLEASE Aftab ), 5 Shakib Al Hasan (capt), 6 Mushfiqur Rashim (wk), 7 Mahmudullah, 8 Naeem Islam, 9 Shahadat Hossain, 10 Shafiul Islam, 11 Nazmul Hossain/Rubel Hossain
Is Rubel a very effective bowler in ODI?He leakes too many run and he has little control on his line and leanth.I have doubt about effectiveness of Rubel over Nazmul.If situation permit can not we play with Razzak instead of Nazmul.If situation dont permit i am interested to stick with Nazmul.IMO its better to drop ash from #3 so its better to bring Aftab at #3 and ash #4 and give Rock a bit rest.

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Old February 7, 2010, 08:17 AM
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this series is a practice session for the Kiwis before they take on australia. All they are doing is going through the motions of playing cricket knowing fully well that their opposition are boys and cannot stand up to them, it is like bullying a team who cannot fight back.

IMO, NZ has really improved in the last year, but you guys seem to think that they are depleted.
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this series is a practice session for the Kiwis before they take on australia. All they are doing is going through the motions of playing cricket knowing fully well that their opposition are boys and cannot stand up to them, it is like bullying a team who cannot fight back.

IMO, NZ has really improved in the last year, but you guys seem to think that they are depleted.
If this series was held in Bangladesh, we would win. In NZ however, club teams would have a better chance than us.
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