Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today's Match Prediction, 2nd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Bangladesh vs New Zealand (Source: BCB Tigers on X)
Published - 28 Apr 2026, 03:53 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Bangladesh are just one win away from what could be only their second-ever T20I series win over New Zealand. They made a tough chase in the first game seem easy as they scaled 183 down with two overs to spare.
The hosts had plenty of positives to draw from their win. Their middle order was put to a stern test, but Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain passed with flying colours. It will boost Litton Das' confidence as captain, as he is aware that Bangladesh's batting needs to do the heavy lifting in the absence of their frontline seamers.
Meanwhile, New Zealand took the field in the previous game without their captain, Tom Latham, after he suffered an injury to his big toe during a training session. They would want him back as he is one of the very few in the squad who have the experience of playing in these conditions. Should Latham miss out, Kelly would continue to lead. Though they have a very depleted squad, they are not going to go down without a fight.
There is a forecast for rain on Wednesday. Therefore, it may lead to a truncated game. If that's the case, the captain, who wins the toss, would like to chase.
BAN vs NZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Wednesday, April 29 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 2nd T20I | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram | 2:00 PM |
Venue Statistics (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 18 (including one tie won by team bowling first) |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 133 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 207/5 (19.2) by BAN vs IRE, 2023 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 39/10 (10.3) by NED vs SL, 2014 |
| Highest Score Chased | 190 (190/4 in 19.2 overs) by ENG vs SL, 2014 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 119 by Sri Lanka vs New Zealand in 2014 |
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Average | Favourable |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Decent |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | Powerplay | Middle Overs |
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Bangladesh | 5 |
| New Zealand | 15 |
| No Result | 1 |
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Playing XI Prediction
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (c, wk), Parvez Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand
Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matt Fisher/Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister
Players to watch out for:
Rishad Hossain
Rishad Hossain is likely to cause trouble for the tourists again in Chattogram. The wily leg-spinner had changed the complexion of the entire game by dismissing both Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver. Bangladesh would expect a repeat of that performance from the 23-year-old to seal the series.
Josh Clarkson
Clarkson will be the key for the visitors. The batting allrounder is more than capable of landing a few lusty blows down the order and can chip in with crucial breakthroughs when required. He needs to bring his Super Smash experience into play to deny Bangladesh an unassailable lead.
Today's Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
