BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026, 3rd ODI

Bangladesh will host New Zealand in the 3rd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026, played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, on Thursday. Bangladesh won the second ODI match by six wickets to level the series 1-1. New Zealand, batting first, were bowled out for just 198 runs in 48.4 overs. Nick Kelly scored 83 runs off 102 balls, with Muhammad Abbas contributing 19 runs off 34 balls.

In reply, the Bangladesh team comfortably chased down the target in 35.3 overs. Opener Tanzid Hasan scored 76 runs in 58 balls, while Najmul Hossain Shanto added 50 runs off 71 balls. In the bowling department, Nahid Rana picked up five wickets to restrict the opposition to a below-par total.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Details

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Tanzid Hasan scored a match-winning 76 off 58 balls for Bangladesh in the last game against New Zealand.
• Pacer Nahid Rana impressed with the ball, taking five wickets at an economy rate of just 3.2, making him a top choice for this BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.
• New Zealand opening batsman Nick Kelly was the team’s highest run-scorer in the previous match, scoring 83 runs in 102 balls, including 14 boundaries.
• Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox was the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in the last match, picking up two wickets at an economy rate of 4.

BAN vs NZ Toss Prediction

We can expect the Bangladesh skipper, Mehidy Hasan Miraz to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the third ODI of the New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

In the last three ODI matches at this venue, teams chasing have won all matches, indicating that chasing is relatively easier at this ground.

BAN vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)

BAN vs NZ Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

• Nick Kelly and Towhid Hridoy were the top run-scorers for both their teams in this series. Kelly scored 90 runs, while Hridoy amassed 85 runs.
• Pacer Nahid Rana and Blair Tickner led the bowling attack for their teams. Rana took six wickets, whereas Tickner picked up four wickets during this series.

BAN vs NZ Captain & Vice Captain Choices

For the BAN vs NZ Dream11 team prediction, Tanzid Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are reliable captaincy choices, while Nahid Rana and Henry Nicholls are strong vice-captain picks.

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keeper: T Latham
• Batter: N Hossain, T Hridoy, T Hasan (c), N Kelly
• All-rounders: S Hassan, D Foxcroft, M Hasan
• Bowlers: S Islam, J Lennox, N Rana (vc)

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: T Latham, L Das
• Batter: N Hossain, T Hasan, S Sarkar, H Nicholas (vc), M Abbas
• All-rounders: M Hasan (c)
• Bowlers: R Hossain, N Rana, B Tickner

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for BAN vs NZ match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd ODI) New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Players to Avoid

Will Young failed to make an impact in the previous match and can be avoided for this game. It is advisable to avoid selecting Josh Clarkson for this BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match, as he did not deliver an effective performance in the last game.

BAN vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium

• The weather in Chattogram for the 3rd ODI is expected to be very hot. The conditions will remain dry throughout the match, and there won't be any chance of rain.
• The pitch at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, one of the biggest cricket stadium in the world, is known to be a balanced wicket, favouring both batters and bowlers equally. The average first-innings score at this venue is 225 runs.

BAN vs NZ H2H Records

Bangladesh and New Zealand have faced each other 21 times in ODIs. Bangladesh have won 5 matches, while New Zealand have emerged victorious on 15 occasions, with one match ending without a result.

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