Third T20I is scheduled for 2ndRa May, 1:30 PM IST, Bangladesh takes on New Zealand at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Get the best BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the 3rd 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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Katelyn Clarke – Providing stability for New Zealand, she scored 51 runs from 37 balls, including 7 fours and a six, leading to a crucial opening stand of 88. |
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Dane Cleaver – Opening for New Zealand, he dominated the powerplay, scoring 51 runs off 28 balls with the help of 7 fours and a six at a strike rate of 182.14. |
Raises up:
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Liton Das – Leading Bangladesh, he added 21 runs from 15 balls, including 2 fours and a six, to pace the innings. |
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Tauheed Hridoy – Leading Bangladesh to victory, he scored an unbeaten 51 (27) at a strike rate of 188.89, finishing the chase with authority and earning Player of the Match. |
Budget Selection:
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Tim Robinson – Representing New Zealand, he faced 1 ball and was run out for 0 runs, unable to make an impact in the innings. |
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Tanzeed Hasan – Playing a supporting role for Bangladesh, he scored 20 runs off 25 balls while focusing on strike rotation during the middle overs. |
BAN vs NZ New Zealand Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Dane Cleaver and Katyn Clark |
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vice captain |
Tauheed Hridoy and Liton Das |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Liton Das, Dan Cleaver ©
- Batsmen – Saif Hasan, Tauheed Hridoy (Vice Captain), Katyn Clarke, Nick Kelly
- Allrounder – Josh Clarkson, Mahedi Hasan, Nathan Smith
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hussain
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Liton Das (Vice Captain), Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen – Tauheed Hridoy, Katelyn Clarke, Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Tim Robinson
- Allrounder – Josh Clarkson, Mahedi Hasan, Nathan Smith
- Bowlers- Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hussain
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd 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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Mohammad Saifuddin |
No |
No |
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jaden lennox |
No |
No |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd 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 |
katyn clark |
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choice of punt |
Tanzeed Hasan and Tim Robinson |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-3-2 |
BAN vs NZ Match Preview:
Bangladesh will take on New Zealand in the third and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, with the series all but set after weather disruptions. Bangladesh are currently leading the three-match series 1-0 after an impressive win in Chattogram, while the second match could not be played due to heavy rain and storm. Therefore, New Zealand now have their last chance to level the series, while Bangladesh will aim to win the match.
In the opening T20I, Bangladesh confidently chased the challenging target of 183 runs and wrapped up the game with two overs to spare. Tauheed Hridoy played a match-winning inning of 51 not out from 27 balls, while Shamim Hossain provided effective support by scoring 31 not out. Apart from this, Rishad Hussain played an important role with the ball by taking two important wickets. New Zealand, on the other hand, would like to improve their bowling control, even though Clarke and Cleaver provided strong starts with half-centuries in that match.
As the series heads into its final stages, Bangladesh will rely on their batting depth and spin attack to maintain their lead. Meanwhile, New Zealand will focus on disciplined bowling and building partnerships to challenge the hosts. As a result, this decisive encounter will decide whether Bangladesh secures the series or New Zealand forces a shared result.
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 |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
rainy season |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
speed and spin |
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Average score of first innings |
150 |
Records of chasing teams:
BAN vs NZ Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Saif Hassan
2) Tanzeed Hasan Tamim
3) Liton Das
4) Tauheed Hridayoy
5) Parvez Hussain Emon
6) Shamim Hussain
7) Mahedi Hasan
8) Rishad Hussain
9) Tanzeem Hasan Saqib
10) Noisy Islam
11) Ripon Mondol
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Katyn Clark
2) Tim Robinson
3) Dane Cleaver (wicketkeeper)
4) Nick Kelly
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:
Looking at the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
