New Zealand tour of Bangladesh, 2026: The third T20I will be played on May 2 at 1:30 PM (IST), with Bangladesh taking on New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Let's find out who will win today's match.
BAN vs NZ (Bangladesh vs New Zealand) Match Details
| Match | BAN vs NZ |
| League | New Zealand tour of Bangladesh, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 2nd May 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
BAN vs NZ Match Previews
Bangladesh currently leads the series, having secured a six-wicket victory in the first T20I, while the second match was washed out due to rain. The upcoming match will take place in Dhaka—where some of the ODIs for this tour have already been played—giving the host team every confidence that they can capitalize on their familiar home conditions to clinch the series.
For New Zealand, this tour has proven to be quite challenging so far. They have already lost the ODI series 1-2 and are currently trailing in the T20I series as well. The visiting team will be aiming to stage a strong comeback in the final match and, by significantly improving their performance, level the series.
BAN vs NZ 3rd T20 Match Pitch Report
At the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, teams batting in the second innings generally hold an advantage, although scoring runs during the initial stages of the innings is not easy. The pitch here tends to be on the slower side, meaning the ball does not come onto the bat quickly. This makes the role of the bowlers—particularly those capable of maintaining a disciplined line and length—extremely crucial. The average first-innings score has hovered around 165, and the team winning the toss is expected to opt to bowl first.
Who will win today 3rd T20 match between Bangladesh vs New Zealand?
Aaj ka NZ vs BAN match kon jeetega: As of now, the outcome of today's third T20 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand (May 2, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka) remains undecided; based on your current IST, the match is either currently underway or about to begin.
Bangladesh is considered the slight favorite, as they are playing on their home turf in Dhaka—a venue where their spinners and batters are accustomed to the slow and turning nature of the pitch.
However, New Zealand has maintained a stronger record in T20s in recent years and possesses the ability to adapt to subcontinent conditions; therefore, if they succeed in restricting runs during the Powerplay or chase down the target with composure, they still stand a chance of securing a victory.
BAN vs NZ Match Playing 11
Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing 11: 1. Tanzid Hasan, 2. Saif Hassan, 3. Litton Das(WK)(C), 4. Towhid Hridoy, 5. Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, 6. Shamim Hossain-Patwari, 7. Mahedi Hasan, 8. Rishad Hossain, 9. Tanzim Sakib, 10. Shoriful Islam, 11. Ripon Mondol
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing 11: 1. Tim Robinson, 2. Katene Clarke, 3. Dane Cleaver(WK), 4. Nick Kelly(C), 5. Bevon Jacobs, 6. Dean Foxcroft, 7. Josh Clarkson, 8. Nathan Smith, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Matt Fisher, 11. Ben Lister
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