The third T20I match will determine if Bangladesh can clinch their first series victory against New Zealand on home soil. The match takes place on May 2, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh has never won more than one series on a single tour against New Zealand.
In the first T20I match held on April 27, 2026, Bangladesh won by six wickets. Tawhid Hridoy played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 51 runs off 27 balls. However, the second T20I was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain, leaving the series tied at one match each.
Key statistics:
- Bangladesh has won 5 out of 22 T20I matches against New Zealand.
- New Zealand has won 15 out of those matches.
- There have been 2 matches that produced no result.
- The weather during the match is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius with a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
New Zealand’s squad includes Tom Latham, Katene Clarke, and Dane Cleaver. They aim to regain momentum after the loss in the first T20I. In contrast, Bangladesh’s squad features Litton Das, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Shamim Hossain.
The match will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. Fans in Bangladesh can watch it on T Sports. Observers expect a competitive game with both teams eager to secure the series victory.