CT2017: New Zealand opt to bat against Bangladesh

June 9 (CRICKETNMORE) - New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat against Bangladesh in a crucial Group A Champions Trophy match at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday. Check the Team and pitch details below:

Playing XI

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Luke Ronchi(w), Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Neil Broom, James Neesham, Corey Anderson, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Pitch report by Ian Bishop

A very interesting surface this - it looks very abrasive. It looks as though it might be a challenging surface, might be two-paced and wouldn't quite produce the runs we've seen at The Oval. A few wet spots in the outfield. A sure bat-first track,".

New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Scorecard)

Sahir