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BAN vs NZ Match Prediction– 3rd ODI

The 3rd ODI of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 will see Bangladesh take on New Zealand on THU, APR 23 2026 at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (5:00 AM GMT / 10:00 PM PT / 1:00 AM ET).

Bangladesh enter this match with a strong and balanced squad led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c). Their batting lineup includes Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, and Mahidul Islam Ankon, providing stability at the top and flexibility in the middle order.

In the bowling department, Bangladesh boast a quality attack featuring Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, and Tanvir Islam, offering pace, swing, and effective spin options suited to home conditions.

New Zealand come into this match with a dynamic squad led by Tom Latham (c). Their batting unit includes Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, and Dane Cleaver, providing stability and scoring depth.

Their bowling attack features Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, William ORourke, Ben Lister, Nathan Smith, and Adithya Ashok, offering a balanced mix of pace and spin.

The Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium pitch in Chattogram generally assists batters early on but slows down as the match progresses, helping spinners in the middle overs. A score of around 250–270 is considered competitive, with teams batting first having an advantage.

Expert Prediction: Bangladesh have 55% chance and New Zealand have 45% winning chance.