The third T20 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is taking place on May 2, 2026, at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This match is critical as it will decide the series winner after the second match was abandoned due to rain.
As of midday, Bangladesh leads the series 1-0 following their victory in the first match. However, the second match did not proceed, with rain preventing any play.
The current game has faced interruptions as well. The match has been reduced to 17 overs due to rain. At the time of interruption, Bangladesh was struggling at 50 runs for 3 wickets in just 6.4 overs.
Liton Das was batting on 25 runs with Tawhid Hridoy at 2 when rain halted play. New Zealand’s stand-in captain, Nick Kelly, won the toss and opted to field first.
Historically, Bangladesh has never won more than one series on a single tour against New Zealand. They have managed to win three of their last six home encounters against them.
Weather conditions are expected to be challenging, with temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. Google currently gives Bangladesh a 60 percent chance of winning compared to New Zealand’s 40 percent.
Bangladesh found themselves in early trouble against New Zealand after a sudden batting collapse. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium has traditionally favoured teams batting second, adding another layer of complexity to this critical encounter.
The outcome of this match will determine if Bangladesh can secure a historic series win against New Zealand or if the visitors can level things up.
