<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Bangladesh cricket team&nbsp; poised to face off against New Zealand in their third encounter of the ICC World Cup at 2:30 pm (Bangladesh time) on Friday.</span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anticipation is high for this match, considering the recent history between these two teams.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In their last ODI series, New Zealand emerged as victors. It marked Bangladesh's first series loss to New Zealand at home in over a decade. Bangladesh will surely come up strong to erase this recent memory to write a new one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The match in Chennai marks Kane Williamson's return to competitive cricket after a prolonged absence due to injuries.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While the team was hopeful for Tim Southee's inclusion too, the pacer is still recovering.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In contrast, Bangladesh are fielding their best, with the exception of Tamim Iqbal. The opener's injury concern led selectors to omit him from the World Cup squad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh's captain, Shakib Al Hasan, has a history of strong performances against New Zealand. In this crucial World Cup clash, his leadership will be pivotal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This match holds significant importance for both Bangladesh and New Zealand, as they vie for a favorable position in the World Cup points table.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh have played two matches in this World Cup so far, securing one win and enduring one defeat. Meanwhile, New Zealand has also played two matches, clinching victories in both, including one against the reigning world champions, England.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bangladesh squad in the World Cup 2023: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">New Zealand squad in the World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson (captain), Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>