BAN vs NZ: 3 Vice-Captain Picks Of 2nd Test

After steamrolling past New Zealand in the 1^st Test by a mammoth margin of 150 runs, Bangladesh’s confidence levels would be sky-high. Nazmul Hossain Shanto and co. achieved the unthinkable and swept the Kiwis, under the carpet in the 1^st Test at Sylhet.

Batting first, Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 310 runs in the 1^st innings. The Kiwis batted well and put on 317 runs. In response, Bangladesh mustered 338 runs on a slow and dry pitch.

As the pitch started deteriorating even further, New Zealand lost the plot in the 4^th innings and crumbled for a paltry score of 181 runs in the 2^nd innings, while chasing 332 runs.

The 2^nd Test match between these two sides will kick-start from 6^th December 2023 and promises to ooze a lot of action.

In this article, we take a look at the top 3 vice-captain choices for your fantasy team in this BAN vs NZ Test match:

1. Taijul Islam (Bangladesh)

Left-arm orthodox spinner, Taijul Islam wreaked havoc with the red-cherry in the 1^st Test in Sylhet. He took 10 wickets in the game and 6 wickets in the 2^nd innings to put an end to the dreams and expectations of New Zealand.

He deservedly bagged the player of the match award and can be a great vice-captain choice for your fantasy team in this BAN vs NZ game.

2. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)

Kiwi batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips is in good form and can be a good-choice vice-captain for your fantasy team in this BAN vs NZ game. He bagged 4 wickets in the 1^st innings and then scored 42 runs while the Kiwis were batting during their 1^st innings.

He can be a great player in the 2^nd Test match and as he plays spin exceedingly well, he can definitely be a force to reckon with in the New Zealand team.

3. Ajaz Patel (New Zealand)

Pitches in Bangladesh facilitate spinners and Ajaz Patel could spin a web and bamboozle the Bangladeshi batters. He is a great spinner and took 4 wickets in the 2^nd innings of Bangladesh.

His wickets included Zakir Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam and Shoriful Islam. We can expect him to perform well in the 2^nd Test match, which kick-starts from 6^th December 2023.

If Bangladesh can tackle him well, then they can complete a clean-sweep against the mighty Kiwis and this would be a memorable and historic series victory for them.

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