The first T20I is scheduled for 27th April 1:30 PM IST, Bangladesh takes on New Zealand at the Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram.
Get the best BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the 1st T20I of Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Tim Robinson – Playing for New Zealand, he has demonstrated his explosive batting ability, scoring 642 runs with 106 (66) in 29 matches. |
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Liton Das – Representing Bangladesh, he has scored 2,655 runs in 120 T20Is with a highest score of 83 (41), and remains a key pillar at the top. |
Raises up:
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Tom Latham – Playing for New Zealand, he has scored 322 runs in 18 T20Is with a highest score of 65 (54), providing stability in the middle order. |
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Mahedi Hasan – Playing for Bangladesh, he has contributed 427 runs and 68 wickets in 70 matches, including best figures of 4/11, providing valuable all-round balance. |
Budget Selection:
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Mohammad Saifuddin – Representing Bangladesh, he has scored 272 runs and 52 wickets in 48 matches, with exceptional bowling performances of 4/12 and excellent performance as a death over specialist. |
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Ben Lister – Representing New Zealand, he has taken 11 wickets in 12 matches, with best figures of 3/35, adding depth of pace to the bowling attack. |
BAN vs NZ New Zealand Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Tim Robinson and Liton Das |
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vice captain |
Mahedi Hassan and Tom Latham |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Liton Das, Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen – Tauheed Hridoy, Tanjeed Hasan, Tim Robinson ©
- All-rounders – Mahedi Hasan (Vice Captain), Dean Foxcroft
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Tanzeem Hasan Saqib
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tom Latham (Vice-Captain), Liton Das©, Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen – Tauheed Hridoy, Tanjeed Hasan, Tim Robinson
- Allrounder – Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Ben Lister
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Nurul Hasan |
No |
No |
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Matthew Fisher |
No |
No |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Tim Robinson |
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gl captaincy option |
Liton Das |
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choice of punt |
Ben Lister and Mohammad Saifuddin |
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dream11 combination |
3-3-2-3 |
BAN vs NZ Match Preview:
The 1st T20I between Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin the three-match series at Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram on April 27, 2026, with the match starting at 1:30 PM IST. After a competitive ODI series which was won by Bangladesh 2-1, both the teams will turn their focus to the shortest format. As a result, Bangladesh will come into this contest with strong confidence, while New Zealand will look to adjust quickly and respond with a solid performance.
In the overall T20I record between the two sides, New Zealand has a clear lead, having won 15 out of 20 matches, while Bangladesh has won 4, with one game ending in a no-result. However, Bangladesh have performed strongly on home soil, especially during their 3-2 series win over New Zealand in 2021. So, even though New Zealand is historically ahead, Bangladesh’s familiarity with local conditions and recent form will make this match competitive, especially on a surface that favors spin bowling.
Bangladesh will rely on captain Liton Das to guide a balanced side that includes in-form players like Tauheed Hridoy and all-round options like Mahedi Hasan to control the middle overs. On the other hand, Tom Latham-led New Zealand will rely on a fresh team, where Ish Sodhi’s spin and Ben Sears’ pace will play a vital role. As a result, both teams will be aiming to execute their plans effectively and take an early lead in the series.
BAN vs NZ head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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bangladesh |
4 |
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new zealand |
15 |
BAN vs NZ Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
31°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
speed and spin |
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Average score of first innings |
175 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
52% |
BAN vs NZ Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Liton Das (captain and wicketkeeper)
2)Tanzeed Hasan Saqib
3) Saif Hassan
4) Parvez Hussain Emon
5) Tauheed Hridayoy
6) Shamim Hussain
7) Mahedi Hasan
8) Rishad Hussain
9) Saifuddin
10) Tanzeed Hasan Tamim
11) Noisy Islam
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Tom Latham (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
2) Katyn Clark
3) Dan Cleaver
4) Nick Kelly
5) Bevon Jacobs
6) Dean Foxcroft
7) Josh Clarkson
8) Nathan Smith
9) Blair Tickner
10) Ish Sodhi
11) Ben Sears
BAN vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the head-to-head record, New Zealand’s victory in this match is expected to be confirmed.
