BAN vs NZ Match Preview

The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh concludes on New Year’s Eve at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval. The visitors are 1-0 up after winning the first match in Napier before the second T20I ended in a no-result after only 11 overs were completed. The conditions for Sunday’s game appear to favor swing bowlers, and New Zealand has a strong group of players ready to capitalize. It would be surprising if the hosts were unable to bring the series to a close. In some ways, Bangladesh has an advantage in that their bowlers have already played on this pitch. They will be eager to get going again in this match. This will be a difficult end to the tour, but the squad will be confident going into this game.

BAN vs NZ Match Details

Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 3rd T20I

Venue: Bay Oval – Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 31th December 2023 at 05:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode App

BAN vs NZ Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	165
Avg 2nd inn score	159
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

BAN vs NZ Pitch Report

Most experts predict a bowler-friendly surface in Mount Maunganui, and any score of 150+ in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

BAN vs NZ Weather Report

The weather forecast indicates that there may be some delays in the first half of the game. Thunderstorms are expected, along with humid conditions.

BAN vs NZ Last Five Matches

BAN ( Bangladesh )	NR W W L W
NZ ( New Zealand )	NR L W W L

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BAN Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	19	4	14	0	1
Last 5	5	1	3	0	1

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BAN vs NZ Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Shamim Hossain, Rony Talukdar (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Finn Allen/Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Topmost Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto- it has been an up and down 2023 for the skipper who undoubtedly is one of Bangladesh’s most talented young batters. He will want to lead from the front with the bat in this game.
• Mustafizur Rahman- the experienced T20 specialist bowled tightly in his two overs on Friday and he will be looking to cause more problems over the course of four overs in this match.

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell- the tall right-handed batter who will be with Chennai Super Kings in next year’s IPL will be the wicket which all Bangladesh bowlers will want to take in this game.
• Tim Southee- the experienced swing bowler made his T20I debut back in February 2008 and he is always well equipped to take advantage of humid conditions.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan(VC), James Neesham(C), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team:

Litton Das(VC), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Daryl Mitchell(C), Glenn Phillips, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Shoriful Islam

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell

Vice-captain – Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das

Wicketkeeper – Litton Das

BAN vs NZ Probable Winners:

With the match called off early on Friday due to inclement weather, New Zealand can no longer win the series, and their priority will now be to avoid an embarrassing home series defeat to Bangladesh. The conditions will suit New Zealand better, but Bangladesh has swing bowlers who can take advantage of them as well. We predict that New Zealand will win a close game. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.