The New Zealand men’s team is currently struggling on their white-ball tour of Bangladesh. After winning the ODI series, Bangladesh kept their momentum rolling by winning the first T20I to take an early 1-0 lead. The crucial second T20I will be held at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on 29 April 2026. A win for the hosts would give them an unassailable 2-0 series lead, while New Zealand desperately needs a victory to stay alive.
Bangladesh has played outstanding cricket throughout this entire tour. After winning the ODI series, they made a fantastic start to the T20I leg by defeating the Kiwis by six wickets. Their bowlers allowed New Zealand to score 182 runs, but the Bangladesh batters made the chase look incredibly easy, hunting down the target in just 18 overs. Tawhid Hridoy was the absolute star of the show, earning Player of the Match for a spectacular, unbeaten 51 off just 27 balls.
New Zealand enters this match entirely on the back foot, suffering their third consecutive T20I defeat. To their credit, the Kiwi batters performed reasonably well in the first match, posting a highly competitive 182 for 6 driven by excellent half-centuries from Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver. However, their inexperienced bowling attack completely fell apart during the defense. Aside from Ben Lister, who bowled tightly, the rest of the bowlers were heavily punished.
With Bangladesh’s batting in good form, their spin attack ideally suited to the conditions, and New Zealand fielding an under-strength squad lacking the firepower of their regular international stars, the hosts are going to be very tough to beat.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Win Probability
BAN vs NZ Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Wednesday, 29 April 2026 |
| Time1 | 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
| Live Streaming (TV) | NA |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
BAN vs NZ Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s recent form is strong, with an ODI series win followed by a commanding victory in the first T20I. Their key strength is a batting lineup firing in unison. Tawhid Hridoy was spectacular with an unbeaten 51 off just 27 balls in the first match. Tanzid Hasan remains the anchor at the top, boasting 335 runs in his last ten matches at an average of 37.22. Parvez Hossain Emon is in good touch, providing aggressive support. The bowling is ideally suited to the conditions, with leg-spinner Rishad Hossain claiming 17 wickets in his last nine matches, perfectly supported by Nasum Ahmed. The psychological edge is immense, they are playing at home and have all the momentum.
New Zealand
New Zealand’s recent form is poor, suffering their third consecutive T20I defeat. Their key strength is individual batting performances. Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver scored excellent half-centuries in the first match to post 182 runs. Dane Cleaver has 99 runs in his last three games at a brilliant strike rate of 162.29. However, their inexperienced bowling attack completely fell apart during the defense. Aside from Ben Lister, the rest of the bowlers were heavily punished. Their psychological challenge is bouncing back from defeats with a young squad unfamiliar with subcontinent conditions.
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Probable XI-
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c & wk), Tawhid Hridoy, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
New Zealand Probable XI-
Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Ben Sears.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
| Total 20 Matches | |
| BAN Won | 05 |
| NZ Won | 15 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report
Unlike many traditional, slow Bangladeshi pitches, the wicket in Chattogram is very batting-friendly. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing stroke players to hit freely through the line. While it is a great track for batters early on, spinners will definitely come into play during the later stages of the match as footmarks develop.
BAN vs NZ Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies, but thankfully, no rainfall is expected to interrupt the game. Conditions should be suitable for a full match.
BAN vs NZ Toss Prediction
There have been 33 T20I matches played at this venue. The teams batting first have won exactly 16 times, meaning there is no clear historical advantage for either side. However, following modern T20 trends and given how easily Bangladesh chased in the first game, the captain winning the toss will likely opt to field first.
BAN vs NZ Match Prediction
This is a clash between a confident home side firing on all cylinders and a young, inexperienced visiting team trying to find answers.
Bangladesh have all the momentum. Their top and middle order contributed runs in the first match, with Tawhid Hridoy in spectacular form. Their spin attack, led by Rishad Hossain (17 wickets in last 9 matches), is perfectly suited to home conditions. They have won the ODI series and the first T20I, and know how to win on this soil.
New Zealand’s batters performed well in the first match, posting 182 runs. Dane Cleaver is in excellent form. Ben Sears has been consistent with the ball. But their inexperienced bowling attack looked completely out of depth defensively, and their young players lack experience in subcontinent conditions.
The key battle will be Bangladesh’s spinners against New Zealand’s inexperienced batters in the middle overs. If Rishad Hossain and Nasum Ahmed can build pressure, the Kiwi batters could lose momentum.
Expect Bangladesh’s cohesive unit, home advantage, and superior spin attack to prove decisive.
We predict that Bangladesh will win the second T20I and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Litton Das, Dane Cleaver
- Batters– Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Katene Clarke
- All-rounders- Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Dean Foxcroft
- Bowlers– Rishad Hossain, Ben Sears, Nasum Ahmed
Captain (C) Pick- Tawhid Hridoy.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick- Rishad Hossain.
