BAN vs NZ Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today's High-Voltage Clash?

Bangladesh will encounter New Zealand in the 3rd T20I of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh took the first match with a six-wicket victory and now lead the series 1-0.  In that game, New Zealand batted first, scoring 182 runs in 20 overs. Opening batter Katene Clarke delivered a superb half-century, while wicket-keeper Dane Cleaver added a quick 51 runs off 28 balls.

In response, Bangladesh chased the target comfortably in 18 overs, winning the match by six wickets. Towhid Hridoy was the star for Bangladesh, scoring a match-winning 51 runs off 27 balls and helping his team to chase down the target. On the bowling side, spinner Rishad Hossain claimed two wickets. The previous match was abandoned due to rain. Based on recent form—BAN vs NZ who will win today—Bangladesh appear the stronger side here

Also Read: BAN vs NZ Pitch Report 3rd T20I – Batting or Bowling paradise at Today’s Venue?

BAN vs NZ Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I

• Date: 2nd May 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - Shere Bangla National Stadium

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium benefits the spinners as it provides a good amount of grip and spin. However, the batters need to play cautiously to score freely. The average 1st innings score at this venue is around 145-150 runs.

• Win Batting First: 51%

• Win Bowling First: 49%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 148

• Average 2nd Innings: 128

BAN vs NZ Recent Form

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

• BAN Wins - 5

• NZ Wins - 5

Top Batters to Watch – BAN vs NZ

• Dane Cleaver (NZ): 51 runs in this series 

• Towhid Hridoy (BAN): 51 runs in this series 

• Katene Clarke (NZ): 51 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – BAN vs NZ

• Ish Sodhi (NZ): 2 wickets in this series 

• Rishad Hossain (BAN): 2 wickets in this series 

• Shoriful Islam (BAN): 1 wicket in this series 

BAN vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If BAN Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 165-170

• Match Result: BAN to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 145–150

• Match Result: BAN to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh 

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 

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 3rd T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Towhid Hridoy

• Rishad Hossain 

• Josh Clarkson 

BAN vs NZ Who Will Win Astrology Predictions?

According to our BAN vs NZ who will win today, Bangladesh are the favourites to win the 3rd T20I Astrology Predictions. The likes of Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan and Towhid Hridoy will be key players to watch out for.

BAN vs NZ who will win: Bangladesh to win