Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between BAN vs NZ T20I match?

After a dominant victory in the series opener, Bangladesh will look to extend their lead in the series when they take on New Zealand in the second T20I match on Wednesday, April 29th. The second match of the series will be played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. 

Bangladesh

After winning the ODI series, Bangladesh started the T20I series with a bang, defeating New Zealand by 6 wickets in the series opener. While batting first, New Zealand scored 182 for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Rishad Hossain was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets in his bowling spell. Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hsan, and Mahedi Hasan grabbed one wicket each. Bangladeshi batters contributed well in the run chase, but Towhid Hridoy topped the chart with his unbeaten half-century, scoring 51* off 27 deliveries. Shamim Hossain also played a crucial role, scoring 31 runs off just 13 deliveries. This win also handed Bangladesh an early lead of 1-0 in the three-match series.

New Zealand

New Zealand has been playing this series with a third-string side, with Nick Kelly leading the team and no senior player participating. They suffered a loss in the series opener by 6 wickets. They had a good start with their batting, smashing 182 runs in their 20 overs, but their bowling was disappointing. Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver smashed their respective half-centuries, scoring 51 runs each. Skipper Nick Kelly also played well and scored 39 runs with the bat. Ish Sodhi was the pick of the bowlers, taking two wickets in his bowling spell. The visitors will look to bounce back in the second match and look to level the series.

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Details

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Pitch Report

The surface in Chattogram is likely to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. In general, Pacers will need to land the ball on a specific spot because of the low and sometimes inconsistent bounce; batters often need to spend some time at the crease to adjust their timing. Batters will need to play cautiously against spin, and they can post a good score after spending some time at the crease. The average first innings total at this venue is likely to be around 170-180. 

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain dry and humid throughout the match, with no chance of rain interrupting it. The temperature will be around 32-35°C with a humidity of approximately 78%, making it feel slightly warmer. 

BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Probable XI

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

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

Players To Watch Out For in the BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Match

• Towhid Hridoy | BAN: Bangladesh's prominent all-rounder in this format. He has been a star player for the team, especially on the home pitches. He is someone who contributes with his batting and bowling. In the series opener T20I match against New Zealand, he scored an unbeaten 51 off 27 deliveries and sealed the match. He had a brilliant outing in the ODI series as well. Overall, he has scored 1228 runs in 58 T20I matches. He will be one player to watch out for in this game. 

• Dane Cleaver | NZ: The 26-year-old batter played a fighting knock against Bangladesh in the opening match, scoring 51 runs off 37 balls. He looked in good touch and would look to score more runs in the second T20I match. He has played 3 T20I matches in his career so far and has scored 62 runs with one half-century. 

BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last three T20I matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat on two occasions and bowl once. 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium has hosted a total of 34 men's T20I matches to date, in which batting first teams have won 16 matches, while the teams batting second have won 18 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

BAN vs NZ T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• NZ Total: 160-175
• Match Winner: Bangladesh

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: New Zealand (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• BAN Total: 175-190
• Match Winner: New Zealand

Who will win today's BAN vs NZ T20I match?

Bangladesh has been playing really good cricket lately, especially at home. They won the ODI series and are now eyeing a series victory in the T20I series. They have the winning momentum on their side after winning the series-opener T20I. Considering how inexperienced this New Zealand side is, Bangladesh will have the upper hand going into this match and is expected to win.