Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who will win today’s match between BAN vs NZ?

Published - 19 Apr 2026, 12:51 IST | Updated - 19 Apr 2026, 14:44 IST

Bangladesh national cricket team are set to face New Zealand national cricket team in the second ODI on Monday, April 19 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

Bangladesh began the series with a defeat in the opening match and will be eager to bounce back strongly. While their bowlers delivered an impressive performance, the batting unit failed to capitalize, which proved costly. The hosts will look to improve with the bat and aim to level the series.

The Black Caps, on the other hand, will be keen to maintain their momentum after the opening win. They will look to build on their strong start, deliver another all-round performance, and seal the series in style.

The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium generally favours teams batting second, although scoring is not easy in the early stages of an innings. The surface tends to be on the slower side, meaning the ball does not come onto the bat quickly. This brings bowlers into the game, especially those who can maintain disciplined lines and lengths.

Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam

Will Young, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, William ORourke

Henry Nicholls could prove to be a key batter in this clash. He scored 68 runs in the first ODI, setting the tone with a composed innings. His presence will be crucial once again, as he looks to lead from the front and dominate the proceedings for New Zealand national cricket team.

Blair Tickner could be the key bowler in this clash. The right-arm pacer impressed in the first ODI, picking up a four-wicket haul and finishing with figures of 4/40. While he accounted for most of the lower-order batters, his disciplined lines and lengths consistently troubled the opposition, making him a major threat once again.