Dhaka: One-day series winner Jacob Oram out of the match, Oram absence puts pressure on New Zealand. It was a case of so near yet so far for Bangladesh as their dream of winning against a major test playing nation was shattered thanks to a match-winning performance from opposition captain Daniel Vettori.

Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful believes they are capable of settling scores in the second test

Key Players:
Bangladesh Abdur Razzak, Shakib Al Hasan
New Zealand Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum

Recent Result: Bangladesh lost their last five Test matches, while New Zealand win only one match in last five.

Pitch Report: The head groundsman at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Shafiul Alam Belal, reckoned this would be a better batting pitch than the one at Chittagong. Some spin in fourth and fifth days.

Weather: Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. High 79F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.