Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between BAN vs NZ?

Published - 28 Apr 2026, 10:04 IST | Updated - 28 Apr 2026, 11:00 IST

Bangladesh will face New Zealand in the second T20I on April 29 at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.

Bangladesh come into this match with strong momentum after a convincing six-wicket win in the first T20I, where they comfortably chased down a target of over 180. With confidence high, they will be aiming to secure another victory and seal the series.

On the other hand, New Zealand showed promise with the bat, but their bowling unit struggled, which ultimately cost them the game. They will now look to regroup, improve their bowling performance, and bounce back to level the series.

The pitch at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium is generally considered a balanced surface, offering something for both batters and bowlers. In the previous game, both teams found success with the bat, but chasing appeared relatively easier under the conditions. Given this trend, the toss could once again play an important role, with teams likely preferring to bowl first. Overall, the conditions suggest a closely contested match, with neither side holding a clear advantage.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (c) (wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol

Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister

Wicketkeeper-batter Dane Cleaver could prove to be a key player in this match. He delivered an impressive half-century in the previous game, scoring at a strike rate of over 180 while adapting his stroke play effectively to the pitch conditions. With his ability to balance aggression and control, he will be expected to play another crucial innings in the second T20I.

Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain could be a key bowler in this clash. He made a strong impact in the first T20I, picking up two important wickets while maintaining tight control, making it difficult for batters to score freely against him. Given his ability to contain runs and strike at crucial moments, his spell is likely to play a significant role once again in the second T20I.