
Bangladesh will lock horns with New Zealand in 2nd ODI in Dhaka. (Photo Credits: BCB/X)
New Zealand won the first match by 26 runs taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Bangladesh will now look to bounce back and level the series as a loss in this game will bring down the curtains. Bangladesh were bowled out for 221 while chasing 248. Blair Tickner scalped a four-wicket haul while Nathan Smith picked up three wickets as New Zealand rattled the opposition. Towhid Hridoy top-scored with 55 off 60. Litton Das chipped in with 46 off 68.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI Match, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026
Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka
Date & Time: 20th April 2026 at 10:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
This is a balanced pitch that offers help to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are likely to get good movement with the new ball, especially if conditions are overcast. However, as the ball gets older and loses its shine, batting becomes easier and players can score more freely.
Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasa, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Muhammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, Will O’Rourke
Tom Latham, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Henry Nicholls, Dean Foxcroft(C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Saif Hassan, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam
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