LIVE | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score Today 3rd T20I Cricket Match Updates: Rain Interrupts Play | NZ’s Nathan Smith Struck Twice As BAN Lose Three Wickets
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Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd T20I Match Updates: Nathan Smith and Jayden Lennox struck in the power play to stund the hosts. Smith picked up two wickets in the fifth over after Lennox provided the opening breakthrough in the fourth over. Litton Das (13* off 6) holds the key for his team after Bangladesh lose three quick wickets. Stay tuned for Bangladesh vs New Zealand live score, Bangladesh National Cricket team vs New Zealand National Cricket team scorecard, key moments, and real-time coverage from this BAN vs NZ encounter here on NewsX. Nick Kelly, New Zealand skipper, won the toss and decided to bowl first. He talked about how, with rain around the corner, the decision to chase could be better as they aim to square the T20I series after losing the ODI series.
Bangladesh and New Zealand meet in the third and final T20I of the three-match series. The hosts won the first game before the second match was abandoned due to rain without a single ball being bowled. Today, as these two nations meet again, the Blackcaps will aim for a win to square the series. It has been an underwhelming tour for the visitors who earlier lost a three-match ODI series 2-1, even after taking the lead.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Pitch Report
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium has always benefitted teams batting second, despite the difficulty of scoring early in the innings. Because the surface is frequently slower, the ball does not strike the bat quickly. Bowlers are very important to their team’s success, particularly those who can maintain disciplined lines and lengths.
BAN vs NZ: Bangladesh Last 5 Match Results
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Margin |
| Apr 29, 2026 | New Zealand | Chattogram | No Result | NA |
| Apr 27, 2026 | New Zealand | Chattogram | Win | Won by 6 wickets |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Ireland | Chattogram | Win | Won by 8 wickets |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Ireland | Chattogram | Win | Won by 4 wickets |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Ireland | Chattogram | Loss | Lost by 39 runs |
BAN vs NZ: New Zealand Last 5 Match Results
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Margin |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Bangladesh | Chattogram | No Result | NA |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Bangladesh | Chattogram | Loss | Lost by 6 wickets |
| Mar 25, 2026 | South Africa | Christchurch | Loss | Lost by 33 runs |
| Mar 22, 2026 | South Africa | Wellington | Loss | Lost by 19 runs |
| Mar 20, 2026 | South Africa | Auckland | Won | Won by 8 wickets |
Bangladesh Squad
Litton Das (C and wk), Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan
New Zealand Squad
Nick Kelly (C), Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Tom Latham
Live Updates
- 14:50 (IST) 02 May 2026
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live Match Scorecard And Updates: Rain Has Stopped!
It is being reported that the rain at Shere Bangla Stadium has stopped. The skies are looking bright. However, with the heavy shower in the last 40-odd minutes, there are puddles on the ground that need to be taken care of.
- 14:35 (IST) 02 May 2026
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live Match Scorecard And Updates: Rain Continues!
There is no good news for the fans as it is continuing to rain at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
- 14:25 (IST) 02 May 2026
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live: Raining Heavily Now!
Rain has picked up in the last 20 minutes, and there are big puddles forming on the outfield. With the previous game already abandoned due to rain that fans would hope that there is some good news to follow.
- 14:05 (IST) 02 May 2026
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live Updates: Rain In Dhaka!
It is raining at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, and the players are walking off after four balls were bowled in the seventh over. It is a heavy shower but the fans will hope it passes away.
- 14:00 (IST) 02 May 2026
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Live: Another Boundary For Das!
Ben Sears came on to bowl the final over of the power play. The right-arm pacer closed out with eight runs in the sixth over. Litton Das continued with his attacking intent as he struck a four on the fifth ball of the over.
