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Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Prediction– 2nd T20I

The 2nd T20I of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 will see Bangladesh take on New Zealand on Wednesday, April 29, at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time (8:00 AM GMT / 1:00 AM PT / 4:00 AM ET).

Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, come into this match with a well-balanced squad. Their batting lineup includes Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Soumya Sarkar, providing a mix of stability and attacking intent. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Saif Hassan add depth at the top order.

In the all-round department, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Afif Hossain bring balance with both bat and ball. The bowling attack features Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Rishad Hossain, offering a strong mix of pace, cutters, and spin options suited to home conditions.

New Zealand, captained by Tom Latham, also have a competitive squad. Their batting lineup includes Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Devon Conway, and Mark Chapman, providing experience and stability. Josh Clarkson and Dean Foxcroft add middle-order depth and flexibility.

Their bowling attack includes Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke, and Mitchell Santner, offering a balanced pace and spin combination.

The Chattogram pitch generally favors batters early on, but spinners come into play as the match progresses. The surface can slow down, making stroke play slightly difficult in the second innings. A total of around 150–170 is considered competitive in T20Is at this venue.

Expert Prediction: Bangladesh have 54% chance and New Zealand have 46% winning chance.