Bir Shrestho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram will serve as the venue for the second T20 match, where Bangladesh will take on New Zealand on 28th.th April 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best BAN vs NZ dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tipsProbable playing XI, and match insight for the 2nd T20I of the 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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Dane Cleaver – Representing New Zealand, he scored 51 (28) in the 1st match, and provided a strong foundation with a composed half-century. |
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Tauheed Hridoy – Playing for Bangladesh, he had a match-winning performance with 51 (27)* in the 1st match, earning Player of the Match in a successful chase. |
Raises up:
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Mahedi Hasan – Playing for Bangladesh, he took 1 wicket in 1 match, bowling a controlled spell of 1/31 to maintain the pressure in the middle overs. |
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Josh Clarkson – Playing for New Zealand, he contributed 27 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match, showcasing his all-round ability with a quick cameo and a breakthrough. |
Budget Selection:
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Nathan Smith – Playing for New Zealand, he recorded 1 wicket and 2 runs in 1 match*, contributing with both balls and unbeaten finishes. |
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Saif Hasan – Representing Bangladesh, he added 17 runs in the 1st match, providing a steady start with positive intent at the top. |
BAN vs NZ New Zealand Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Dane Cleaver and Mahedi Hasan |
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vice captain |
Tauheed Hridoy and Josh Clarkson |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Liton Das, Dan Cleaver ©
- Batsmen – Tauheed Hridoy (Vice Captain), Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson
- Allrounder – Josh Clarkson, Mahedi Hasan
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hussain, Tanzeed Hasan Saqib
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Liton Das, Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen – Saif Hasan, Tauheed Hridoy, Nick Kelly
- All-rounders – Josh Clarkson (Vice Captain), Mahedi Hasan©, Nathan Smith
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hussain, Tanzeed Hasan Saqib
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd 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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Nasum Ahmed |
No |
No |
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ben lister |
No |
No |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
dan cleaver |
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gl captaincy option |
Mahedi Hasan |
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choice of punt |
Nathan Smith and Saif Hasan |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
BAN vs NZ Match Preview:
Bangladesh will take on New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at the Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on April 29, 2026, with the match starting at 1:30 PM IST. Bangladesh are entering this match with a 1-0 lead after a strong performance in the opening game, and hence, they will be aiming to get another win and seal the series. Meanwhile, New Zealand come into this match aiming to improve their performance and level the series to force a decider.
In the first T20I, New Zealand scored 182/6 after electing to bat first, with Dane Cleaver and Katelyn Clarke both making 51 to set a competitive total. However, Bangladesh responded confidently in the chase and reached 183/4 in 18 overs. Tauheed Hridoy played a match-winning inning of 51 not out off 27 balls, while Shamim Hossain and Parvez Hossain Amon made quick contributions in the chase. Furthermore, Rishad Hossain bowled effectively for Bangladesh, while Ish Sodhi took two wickets for New Zealand.
Bangladesh are going into this match with a strong rhythm and a stable batting unit, with players like Hridoy and Liton Das performing consistently. Additionally, their spin attack led by Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hussain provides control in the middle overs. New Zealand, on the other hand, will look to adjust their strategies, especially by strengthening their bowling lines and relying on players like Nathan Smith and Ben Lister to create pressure. Hence, both the teams will aim to execute their plans effectively in the competitive encounter.
BAN vs NZ head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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bangladesh |
5 |
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new zealand |
15 |
BAN vs NZ Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
29°C |
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weather forecast |
light rain |
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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 |
179 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
53% |
BAN vs NZ Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Liton Das (captain and wicketkeeper)
2) Tanzeed Hasan Tamim
3) Saif Hassan
4) Parvez Hussain Emon
5) Tauheed Hridayoy
6) Shamim Hussain
7) Mahedi Hasan
8) Rishad Hussain
9) Mohammad Saifuddin
10) Tanzeed Hasan Saqib
11) Noisy Islam
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Nick Kelly
2) Katyn Clark
3) Tim Robinson
4) Dane Cleaver (wicketkeeper)
5) Bevon Jacobs
6) Dean Foxcroft
7) Josh Clarkson
8) Nathan Smith
9) Ish Sodhi
10) Matthew Fisher
11) Ben Lister
BAN vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
new zealand Will bring a better unit, which will help them come out on top.
