Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram will be the venue for the 3rd ODI, where Bangladesh will take on New Zealand on 23rd.third April 10:30 am IST.
Get the best BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insights for the 3rd ODI of Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Also Read: CSK provides official update on MS Dhoni’s participation in IPL 2026 ahead of MI clash
Hot Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
|
Nathan Smith – Delivering a strong all-round return, he contributed 39 runs and took 4 wickets, making him one of the most impressive performers in the series so far. |
|
Henry Nicholls – The reliable top-order batsman has scored 81 runs in two matches, and has paced New Zealand’s innings without contributing with the ball. |
Raises up:
|
Mehdi Hasan Miraz – Leading from the front, he has added 14 runs and one wicket while focusing more on control and captaincy responsibilities. |
|
Tanjid Hasan – The aggressive opening batsman has scored a total of 78 runs, emerging as Bangladesh’s key attacking option at the top of the order. |
Budget Selection:
|
William O’Rourke – The young fast bowler remained a consistent presence in the New Zealand bowling attack, scoring 6 runs and taking 2 wickets. |
|
Tauheed Hridoy – Showing consistency in the middle order, he has scored 85 runs in two matches. |
BAN vs NZ New Zealand Bangladesh Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
|
captain |
Nathan Smith and Henry Nicholls |
|
vice captain |
Tanzeed Hasan and Mehdi Hasan Miraz |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Liton Das
- Batsmen – Henry Nicholls, Tanjeed Hasan Tamim (Vice Captain), Nick Kelly
- All-rounders – Saif Hasan, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Mehdi Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers- Blair Tickner, Nahid Rana
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Tom Latham
- Batsmen – Henry Nicholls©, Tauheed Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nick Kelly
- All-rounders – Saif Hasan, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers – William O’Rourke, Nahid Rana
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to avoid:
|
player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|
Soumya Sarkar |
No |
No |
|
dean cleaver |
No |
No |
BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand Bangladesh tour 2026 Expert Advice:
|
sl captaincy option |
nathan smith |
|
gl captaincy option |
henry nichols |
|
choice of punt |
William O’Roucray and Tauheed Hridoy |
|
dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
BAN vs NZ Match Preview:
Bangladesh and New Zealand will face each other in the final ODI of the three-match series on April 23, 2026 at 10:30 AM IST at the Bir Shrestho Flt Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. With the series tied at 1-1, this encounter will decide the winner, and hence, both the teams will go into the game with maximum intensity. Bangladesh go into this match with strong confidence after their impressive win in Dhaka, while New Zealand will aim to regroup and secure a rare series win in Bangladesh.
In the second ODI, Bangladesh performed well and leveled the series. They bowled out New Zealand for 198 in 48.4 overs, with Naheed Rana leading the attack brilliantly with 5/32, while Nick Kelly stood firm for the visitors with 83. In reply, Bangladesh easily achieved the target by scoring 199/4 runs in 35.3 overs. Tanzeed Hasan Tamim chased down the target with an aggressive 76 off 58 balls and as a result, the hosts controlled the game from start to finish despite Jayden Lennox taking two wickets.
Bangladesh will rely on their strong record in Chattogram, as Mehidy Hasan Miraj leads the side with confidence and looks to utilize the pace as well as spin effectively from Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana. Additionally, the middle order, which includes Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Tauheed Hridoy, will aim to provide stability under pressure. New Zealand, on the other hand, will focus on improving their batting problems, with Tom Latham guiding the side and players like Henry Nicholls and Nick Kelly expected to lead the way. Therefore, both the teams will compete fiercely and the result will depend on which side executes their plans better in these challenging conditions.
BAN vs NZ head-to-head record:
|
teams |
win the match |
|
bangladesh |
12 |
|
new zealand |
35 |
BAN vs NZ Weather and Pitch Report:
|
temperature |
31°C |
|
weather forecast |
sunny |
|
pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
|
Best suited for |
speed and spin |
|
Average score of first innings |
258 |
Records of chasing teams:
BAN vs NZ Playing 11 (Expected):
Bangladesh playing 11:
1) Saif Hassan
2) Tanzeed Hasan Tamim
3) Nazmul Hussain Shanto
4) Liton Das (Wicketkeeper)
5) Tauheed Hridayoy
6) Soumya Sarkar
7) Mehdi Hasan Miraz ©
8) Rishad Hussain
9) Noisy Islam
10) Taskin Ahmed
11) Nahid Rana
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Henry Nicholls
2) Nick Kelly
3) Will Young
4) Tom Latham (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
5) Muhammad Abbas
6) Dean Foxcroft
7) Josh Clarkson
8) Nathan Smith
9) Blair Tickner
10) Jayden Lennox
11) William O’Rourke
BAN vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
According to the latest performance, New Zealand’s victory in this match is expected to be confirmed.