Bangladesh 50/3 in 6.4 overs. BAN vs NZ, 3rd T20I Live: Second blow to Bangladesh, Tanzeed Hasan Tamim out
Bangladesh will take confidence from their recent success in the 50-over format, where they won the ODI series against New Zealand 2-1. That win marked their third consecutive ODI series win, after wins over the West Indies cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team.
Line-up:
New Zealand: Katelyn Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly (captain), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears.
Bangladesh: Tanjeed Hasan, Saif Hasan, Liton Das (captain), Tauheed Hridoy, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh have the upper hand in this match, as the second T20 match was abandoned due to rain, ensuring that they cannot lose the series. The hosts have already won the ODI stage and will now aim for a clean sweep across all formats.
Confidence is high in the Bangladesh camp, with captain Liton Das leading a side that has shown consistency throughout the tour. For New Zealand, this match is about saving pride. Despite finishing runners-up in the 2026 T20 World Cup, their recent form has been poor.
The series loss to South Africa has already raised concerns and another defeat here will only add to their struggles. Led by Nick Kelly, the visitors will be desperate to end the tour on a positive note.
The decision to field first may be influenced by the conditions, with the threat of rain being a constant threat. Weather interruptions have already affected the series, and both teams will be hoping for a full game in the decider.
Bangladesh’s batting unit, which includes players like Tanjeed Hasan Tamim and Tauheed Hridoy, will look to post a challenging score while their bowlers are disciplined enough to defend under pressure.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will rely on their bowling attack including Ish Sodhi and Ben Lister to contain the hosts and allow their batsmen to achieve the target easily.
With pride, momentum and a potential win in the series, all eyes are on what promises to be an interesting encounter – if the weather permits.