Tom Latham Leads New Zealand to Bat First After Winning Toss in 2nd ODI

The second one-day international began in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Monday. New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and chose to bat first.

New Zealand retained the same starting eleven that secured a 26-run win in the series opener. The visitors aim to clinch the three-match ODI section of the tour with another victory.

Bangladesh made a single change to their XI. Soumya Sarkar came into the side in place of Afif Hossain.

Tom Latham leads New Zealand into the 2nd ODI after winning the toss and electing to bat. The decision gives the visitors first use of the pitch.

Match context

The second match offers both sides a chance to seize momentum. New Zealand look to finish the ODI series early.

Bangladesh line-up

• Saif Hassan
• Tanzid Hasan Tamim
• Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Litton Das
• Towhid Hridoy
• Soumya Sarkar
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain)
• Rishad Hossain
• Shoriful Islam
• Taskin Ahmed
• Nahid Rana

New Zealand line-up

• Henry Nicholls
• Nick Kelly
• Will Young
• Tom Latham (captain)
• Muhammad Abbas
• Dean Foxcroft
• Josh Clarkson
• Nathan Smith
• Blair Tickner
• Jayden Lennox
• William O’Rourke

Play continues at Mirpur with New Zealand batting first. Both teams will look to adapt quickly to conditions.

Report via Filmogaz.com.