The Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, will serve as the venue for the second T20I, where Bangladesh will clash with New Zealand on 28th April at 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Dane Cleaver – Representing New Zealand, he scored 51 (28) in 1 match, providing a strong foundation with a composed half-century. |
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Towhid Hridoy – Playing for Bangladesh, he delivered a match-winning performance with 51 (27)* in 1 match, earning Player of the Match in a successful chase. |
Top Picks:
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Mahedi Hasan – Playing for Bangladesh, he picked up 1 wicket in 1 match, delivering a controlled spell of 1/31 to maintain pressure in the middle overs. |
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Josh Clarkson – Featuring 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 Picks:
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Nathan Smith – Playing for New Zealand, he recorded 1 wicket and 2 runs in 1 match*, contributing with both ball and a handy unbeaten finish. |
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Saif Hassan – Representing Bangladesh, he added 17 runs in 1 match, providing a steady start with positive intent at the top. |
BAN vs NZ New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Dane Cleaver & Mahedi Hasan |
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Vice-Captain |
Towhid Hridoy & Josh Clarkson |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Litton Das, Dane Cleaver ©
- Batsmen – Towhid Hridoy (vc), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nick Kelly, Tim Robinson
- All-rounders – Josh Clarkson, Mahedi Hasan
- Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Sakib
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Litton Das, Dane Cleaver
- Batsmen – Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Nick Kelly
- All-rounders – Josh Clarkson (vc), Mahedi Hasan ©, Nathan Smith
- Bowlers – Ish Sodhi, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Sakib
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Nasum Ahmed |
NA |
NA |
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Ben Lister |
NA |
NA |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Dane Cleaver |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mahedi Hasan |
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Punt Picks |
Nathan Smith and Saif Hassan |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-2-3 |
BAN vs NZ Match Preview:
Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram on April 29, 2026, with the match starting at 1:30 PM IST. Bangladesh enters this fixture with a 1-0 lead after a strong performance in the opening game, and therefore, they will aim to secure another win and seal the series. Meanwhile, New Zealand approaches this match with the objective of improving their execution and leveling the series to force a decider.
In the first T20I, New Zealand posted 182/6 after opting to bat, with Dane Cleaver and Katene Clarke both scoring 51 runs to build a competitive total. However, Bangladesh responded confidently in the chase and reached 183/4 in 18 overs. Towhid Hridoy played a match-winning knock of 51 not out off 27 balls, while Shamim Hossain and Parvez Hossain Emon provided quick contributions to support the chase. Additionally, Rishad Hossain delivered an effective bowling spell for Bangladesh, whereas Ish Sodhi picked up two wickets for New Zealand.
Bangladesh enters this match with strong momentum and a stable batting unit, where players like Hridoy and Litton Das continue to perform consistently. Furthermore, their spin attack, led by Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain, provides control in the middle overs. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to adjust their strategies, particularly by tightening their bowling lines and relying on players such as Nathan Smith and Ben Lister to apply pressure. Therefore, both teams will aim to execute their plans effectively in what promises to be a competitive contest.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Bangladesh |
5 |
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New Zealand |
15 |
BAN vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace and spin |
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Average 1st innings score |
179 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
53% |
BAN vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
Bangladesh Playing 11:
1) Litton Das (c & wk)
2) Tanzid Hasan Tamim
3) Saif Hassan
4) Parvez Hossain Emon
5) Towhid Hridoy
6) Shamim Hossain
7) Mahedi Hasan
8) Rishad Hossain
9) Mohammad Saifuddin
10) Tanzid Hasan Sakib
11) Shoriful Islam
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Nick Kelly
2) Katene Clarke
3) Tim Robinson
4) Dane Cleaver (wk)
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 carry a superior unit, helping them come out on top.
