The third T20I between the Bangladesh cricket team and New Zealand cricket team is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. This match is critical as Bangladesh aims to seal the series against New Zealand.
Bangladesh’s captain, Litton Das, leads a strong lineup that includes players like Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan. The team hopes to capitalize on home advantage to secure victory.
New Zealand will be captained by Nick Kelly, featuring players such as Nathan Smith and Ish Sodhi. They aim to level the series after losing the previous matches.
Key players for Bangladesh:
- Tanzid Hasan
- Saif Hassan
- Litton Das
- Towhid Hridoy
- Parvez Hossain
- Shamim Hossain
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Ripon Mondol
- Shoriful Islam
Key players for New Zealand:
- Katene Clarke
- Tim Robinson
- Dane Cleaver
- Nick Kelly
- Bevon Jacobs
- Dean Foxcroft
- Josh Clarkson
- Nathan Smith
- Ish Sodhi
- Jayden Lennox
- Ben Sears
The match will kick off at 1:30 PM IST and will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. However, there will be no live telecast of the match in India.
This T20I is part of a larger series between the two teams. Observers expect both sides to put forth their best efforts as they vie for supremacy in this crucial encounter.
