Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today's Match Prediction, 3rd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
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Published - 01 May 2026, 06:10 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Bangladesh will aim to close out the series as they take on New Zealand in the third T20I on Saturday, May 2, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The hosts are leading the series 1-0 after a six-wicket win in the first T20I. Bangladesh would’ve ideally liked to be 2-0 ahead, however, a washout in the previous fixture spoiled their plans.
On the other hand, New Zealand will have the final chance to level the series in the upcoming fixture. The Tom Latham-led side will have all to play for as they take the field in the upcoming game and will look to end the tour on a high note with a commanding victory.
BAN vs NZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, May 02 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 3rd T20I | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 2:00 PM |
Venue Statistics (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 66 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 33 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 33 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 133 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 211/4 (20 ov) by BAN vs WI, 2018 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 60/10 (16.5 ov) by NZ vs BAN, 2021 |
| Highest Score Chased | 194 (194/4 in 16.4 overs) by SL vs BAN, 2018 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 122/8 (20 ov) by Bangladesh vs Australia, 2021 |
Shere Bangla National 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 Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das(w/c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol
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:
Towhid Hridoy
The right-handed batter was in top form during the first T20I, scoring an unbeaten 51* (27) to guide his team to a comfortable win. He will look to play another match-winning innings in the upcoming fixture to help his team seal the series.
Ish Sodhi
The wrist-spinner scalped two wickets in the series opener, giving away 40 runs from his four overs. Being the most experienced bowler from his team, the onus will be on Sodhi to help New Zealand make a comeback and level the series in the upcoming game.
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.
