It's quite warm today - 30 degrees celsius with 74 per cent humidity. One of those hot, muggy, humid days. 53 meters and 61 meters square on either side while it's a 67 meter straight hit. Quite some visible cracks on the surface. It is a bit tacky as well so the batters will have to apply themselves a bit more and longer. 33 wickets have fallen to spin on this surface. Stick wicket-to-wicket with a bit of variation and you will be in the match. It is an advantage for New Zealand to bat first. Bangladesh will eye their chance because of the swing they've got though. The surface means that Bangladesh will feel they are in.