BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today: 1st T20I Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Predictions for Today - Read 1st T20I Match H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Bangladesh vs New Zealand
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Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the very first T20I on April 17 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Bangladesh enters the series with confidence after winning an ODI series and hopes to carry its progress into the T20I format. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be hoping to rebound from their recent setback and make an impressive start to the T20I series.
BAN vs NZ Match Details
Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 1st T20I Match, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026
Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Date & Time: 27th April 2026 at 01:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
BAN vs NZ Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn Score | 166 |
| Avg 2nd inn Score | 154 |
| Win% batting 1st | 56 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 44 |
BAN vs NZ Pitch Report
This is a real pitch that benefits both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers will do well here with the new ball, particularly in overcast conditions. However, as the ball's shine wears off, batting will become easier.
BAN vs NZ Weather Report
With overcast overhead conditions anticipated in the first half of the game, we believe both captains will prefer to field first in this match.
BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches
| BAN (Bangladesh) |
W L W L W
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| NZ (New Zealand) |
L W W W L
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BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NZ Won | BAN Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
Also Read: BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today: 1st T20I Match
BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs
Litton Das (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Muhammad Abbas, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Nathan Smith, Adithya Ashok, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke
Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – New Zealand
- Tom Latham – Tom Latham scored 597 runs at 27.13. He has hit four fifties.
- Blair Tickner – Blair Tickner is New Zealand's leading wicket-taker in the T20I Series, with 23 wickets.
Top Picks – Bangladesh
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim – He is a fantastic top-order batsman who makes maximum use of the outer layer and scores consistently in T20 cricket.
- Nahid Rana – He is regarded as one of Bangladesh's best T20 spinners ever. Nahid Rana is expected to take wickets in the upcoming matches.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Tom Latham, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Henry Nicholls, Dean Foxcroft(C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Saif Hassan, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Dean Foxcroft, Henry Nicholls
Vice-captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy
Wicketkeeper – Tom Latham
BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:
New Zealand is taking time to adjust to the conditions in Bangladesh. These are actual testing scenarios for the visiting teams. However, New Zealand has a chance to oppose the Bangladeshi side. Bangladesh won the ODI Series for the Tour by 2-1. Their trust must be sky-high entering the T20I Series. A close game, but the Black Caps won once again. We believe New Zealand will win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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