Preview: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first as they chase a maiden victory over the Black Caps on New Zealand soil in the first one-day international in Napier. The tourists have never beaten the hosts in any format during four previous tours to New Zealand. Bangladesh’s task has been made tougher by the injury-enforced absences of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and paceman Taskin Ahmed. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said he would have batted had he won the toss. New Zealand are coming off a 4-1 ODI series defeat against India, although they won the Twenty20 series that followed. They welcome back opening batsman Martin Guptill, who missed the T20 series and has been struggling for form. ((Full scorecard and commentary))

First Published: Feb 13, 2019 08:22 IST