The New Zealand vs Bangladesh ODI series is to be concluded on December 23 at Napier. The hosts have already won the first two matches of the series, and now Bangladesh has nothing to lose. The Tigers have never beaten the Kiwis in an ODI match in New Zealand. This is what now Najmul Hossai-led side will look to achieve on Saturday. Ahead of the match, let’s analyze the McLean Park pitch report and ODI records. Also, find out how Napier’s pitch has fared in the most recent ODI match.
McLean Park, Napier has been hosting ODI matches since 1983. The most recent ODI at the venue, in 2019, also featured Bangladesh and New Zealand. Now, after four years, the venue is set to welcome Bangladesh again.
To date, Bangladesh has played three ODI matches in Napier in 2008, 2010, and 2019, all against New Zealand. Each of these matches was a one-sided affair, with the hosts winning by a significant margin. Talking about New Zealand’s overall record at McLean Park. Blackcaps have won 25 out of the 40 games that they have played here.
Napier Cricket Stadium ODI Records
The past ODI records at McLean Park suggest that the teams who go for chase enjoy success more often. The average score in men’s ODI here has remained at 242.
- Matches Played: 44
- Won by the team batting first: 18
- Won by the team batting second: 23
- Matches Tied/No result: 3
- Biggest score while batting first: New Zealand – 373/8 (50) vs Zimbabwe, 2012
- Lowest score while batting first: Pakistan – 126/10 (36.3) vs New Zealand, 2004
- Biggest total chased: Sri Lanka chased 289 vs New Zealand, 2006
- Lowest Score Defended: New Zealand defended 162 vs Zimbabwe, 1992
- McLean Park Cricket Stadium average 1st innings score in men’s ODI: 242
- McLean Park Cricket Stadium average 2nd innings score in men’s ODI: 197
- Best figures for a Pacer: James Anderson (ENG) – 5/34 vs NZ, 2013
- Best figures for a Spinner: M Muralidaran (SL) – 5/30 vs NZ, 2001
- Highest score by a Batter: Ricky Ponting (AUS) – 141(127) vs NZ, 2005
McLean Park Napier Pitch Report
Napier Pitch is expected to help the bowlers in the initial overs but as the match progresses the surface tends to slow down. The role of spinners will be crucial in the middle. Batters need to settle their feet in the initial overs for which they may start the innings with a slow run rate. The toss winner may opt to bowl first as the chasing side has had the upper hand here.
The last four ODI matches in Napier were low-scoring with no team reaching a total of 250. In 2019, the Indian team had restricted the Kiwis to a score of 156 and then chased the target in 35 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the star of that match as he took 4 wickets.
Napier Weather during NZ vs BAN 3rd ODI
Accuweather has forecasted fair weather in Napier on Saturday. The chances of rain during New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI are just 15% which suggests the fans can expect a match without any weather interruptions.
McLean Park Napier Last ODI Match Scorecard
The last ODI match at Napier Stadium also witnessed New Zealand taking Bangladesh. The match was dated back in February 2019. Bangladesh had elected to bat first and the decision didn’t turn out well. The Kiwis had won the game easily by 8 wickets.
| Bangladesh: 232-10 (48.5) | New Zealand: 233-2 (44.3) |
| Mohammad Mithun: 62(90) | Martin Guptill: 117(116) |
| Mohammad Saifuddin: 41(58) | Henry Nicholls: 53(80) |
| Soumya Sarkar: 30(22) | Ross Taylor: 45*(49) |
| Trent Boult: 9.5 – 0 – 40 – 3 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 8 – 1 – 42 – 1 |
| Mitchell santner: 8 – 0 – 45 – 3 | Mahmudullah: 5– 0 – 27 – 1 |
| Lockie Ferguson: 10 – 1 – 44 – 2 |