BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 3rd T20I
BAN vs NZ Match Prediction for Today- Read to find out who will win today’s match between Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I Match With Updates on Cricketwinner
BAN vs NZ Match Preview
The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh concludes on New Year’s Eve at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval. The visitors are 1-0 up after winning the first match in Napier before the second T20I ended in a no-result after only 11 overs were completed. The conditions for Sunday’s game appear to favor swing bowlers, and New Zealand has a strong group of players ready to capitalize. It would be surprising if the hosts were unable to bring the series to a close. In some ways, Bangladesh has an advantage in that their bowlers have already played on this pitch. They will be eager to get going again in this match. This will be a difficult end to the tour, but the squad will be confident going into this game.
BAN vs NZ Match Details
Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I
Venue: Bay Oval – Mount Maunganui
Date & Time: 31th December 2023 at 05:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode App
BAN vs NZ Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 165 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 159 |
| Win% batting 1st | 52 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 48 |
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report
Most experts predict a bowler-friendly surface in Mount Maunganui, and any score of 150+ in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.
BAN vs NZ Weather Report
The weather forecast indicates that there may be some delays in the first half of the game. Thunderstorms are expected, along with humid conditions.
BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches
| BAN ( Bangladesh ) | NR W W L W |
| NZ ( New Zealand ) | NR L W W L |
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | BAN Won | NZ Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs
Shamim Hossain, Rony Talukdar (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Finn Allen/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears
Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – Bangladesh
- Najmul Hossain Shanto- it has been an up and down 2023 for the skipper who undoubtedly is one of Bangladesh’s most talented young batters. He will want to lead from the front with the bat in this game.
- Mustafizur Rahman- the experienced T20 specialist bowled tightly in his two overs on Friday and he will be looking to cause more problems over the course of four overs in this match.
Top Picks – New Zealand
- Daryl Mitchell- the tall right-handed batter who will be with Chennai Super Kings in next year’s IPL will be the wicket which all Bangladesh bowlers will want to take in this game.
- Tim Southee- the experienced swing bowler made his T20I debut back in February 2008 and he is always well equipped to take advantage of humid conditions.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan(VC), James Neesham(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam
Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Litton Das(VC), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell(C), Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell
Vice-captain – Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das
Wicketkeeper – Litton Das
BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:
With the match called off early on Friday due to inclement weather, New Zealand can no longer win the series, and their priority will now be to avoid an embarrassing home series defeat to Bangladesh. The conditions will suit New Zealand better, but Bangladesh has swing bowlers who can take advantage of them as well. We predict that New Zealand will win a close game. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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