Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the third and final T20I on May 2 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This is a series decider after the second match was abandoned due to rain.
The hosts are leading the series 1-0 after a six-wicket win in the first T20I. With the venue now in Dhaka, where a couple of ODIs have already been played on this tour, Bangladesh will feel confident. They know the conditions well and will want to seal the series at home.
New Zealand have had a tough tour so far. They lost the ODI series 1-2 and are now trailing in the T20I series. The visitors have to win this final match to level the series. They need a much better performance with both bat and ball.
This is a big game for both teams. Bangladesh want to finish the tour on a high. New Zealand want to go home with a win. The pitch in Dhaka is not easy for batting, so the team that handles the slow surface better will win.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Win Probability
BAN vs NZ Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026, 3rd T20I |
| Date | Saturday, 02 May 2026 |
| Time1 | 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Live Streaming (TV) | NA |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | FanCode |
BAN vs NZ Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has good momentum. They won the first T20I by six wickets and also won the ODI series. Their strength is playing at home. The batters know the slow pitches well. Towhid Hridoy scored a half-century in the first game. He is the key batter for them. Rishad Hossain took two top-order wickets in the same match. He is their main spinner and a genuine match-winner. Their goal is simple: win the series at home.
New Zealand
New Zealand have had a hard tour. They lost the ODI series and are behind in the T20I series. The second match was abandoned, so they did not get a chance to level the series. Their batting has not been consistent. Their bowlers need to be more disciplined on slow pitches. But they have good players. Tim Robinson and Nick Kelly can score runs. Ish Sodhi is a smart spinner who can do well in Dhaka. Their goal is to win the final match and go home with some pride.
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Probable XI-
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol.
New Zealand Probable XI-
Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record
| Total 20 Matches | |
| BAN Won | 04 |
| NZ Won | 15 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 01 |
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch is slow. The ball does not come onto the bat quickly. Scoring runs is not easy, especially in the early overs. Bowlers who bowl tight lines do well here. The team batting second has a good record on this ground. Chasing a target is often easier than setting one.
BAN vs NZ Weather Report
The weather forecast is not mentioned in the source. Since the second match was abandoned due to rain, both teams will hope for a full game. No major weather warnings are reported for match day.
BAN vs NZ Toss Prediction
The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first. The pitch is slow at the start, and chasing has worked well here in the past. Both Bangladesh and New Zealand will want to know the target before batting.
BAN vs NZ Match Prediction
This is a tough one to call. Both teams have a 50% chance to win.
Bangladesh are playing at home. They know the slow pitch better. Towhid Hridoy is in good form. Rishad Hossain can take big wickets. Their batting has been more consistent than New Zealand’s on this tour. They won the ODI series and the first T20I. They have the confidence.
New Zealand have quality players. Nick Kelly and Tim Robinson can score runs. Ish Sodhi is a world class spinner on slow tracks. They have lost only one match on this tour (the first T20I). The second match was abandoned, so they have not been outplayed. They will be hungry to level the series.
The key battle will be between Bangladesh’s spinners and New Zealand’s middle order. Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan will try to create pressure. If Nick Kelly and Bevon Jacobs can handle them, New Zealand can win.
Expect a close, low scoring contest. But Bangladesh have the home advantage and the better recent form.
We predict that Bangladesh will win the series decider.
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Litton Das, Dane Cleaver
- Batters- Towhid Hridoy, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson
- All-rounders- Mahedi Hasan, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson
- Bowlers- Rishad Hossain, Ish Sodhi, Shoriful Islam
Captain Pick- Towhid Hridoy.
Vice-captain Pick- Rishad Hossain.
