NZ vs BAN 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Bangladesh come to Mount Maunganui with a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against New Zealand and knowing that a win on Friday will hand them the series with one game still to play. The Black Caps posted 134/9 in Napier on Wednesday before the Tigers reached the target with 8 balls remaining. Read on as we preview this match. The T20I gets underway at 19:10 local time at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Although New Zealand have not selected their strongest possible T20I squad for this series, they still have plenty of talent who should be able to defeat Bangladesh at home. The Tigers are growing in self belief and this will not be an easy game on Friday.
Bangladesh have always struggled with their self-belief when playing in New Zealand but they have now won successive games on this tour. Victory in Mount Maunganui will be a tough ask but if they produce another win they will have made a big statement.
New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 4.
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on TVNZ+ and Kayo Sports.
NZ vs BAN Match Toss Prediction
This will be the ninth T20I at the Bay Oval with all eight being won by the team batting first. We predict that both skippers will choose to bat first if they win the toss.
NZ vs BAN Pitch Report
Most pundits are expecting a bowler friendly surface in Mount Maunganui and any score of 150+ in the first innings of the match is likely to be tough to chase down.
Mount Maunganui Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, there could be some delays in the first half of the game. Thunderstorms are expected and humid conditions will be in the area.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 2023
New Zealand Team News & Playing 11
NZ Team News
In spite of a late call up to the squad to cover for the unavailability of Kane Williamson, there was no place in the XI for Rachin Ravindra. However, with Bangladesh getting home by 5 wickets and two ducks alongside a score of 1 in the top four, Ravindra will have a good chance of coming in for this T20I.
NZ Key Players
- Daryl Mitchell- the all-rounder did not bowl in the opening T20I of the series but still hit two fours when batting. He will have been very disappointed with his return on Wednesday and we can expect better in Mount Maunganui.
- James Neesham- the experienced white ball specialist top scored for New Zealand with 48 runs from 29 balls before taking 1/7 in Napier.
- Mitchell Santner- the stand-in skipper took a wicket and was the joint-most economical bowler for the hosts in the first T20I and he continues to deliver for his country irrespective of the format.
- Tim Southee- the 35 year old was very consistent during the match in Napier and dismissed Afif Hossain to bring up 300 dismissals across all T20s.
NZ Team Form
Wednesday’s defeat means that New Zealand have lost three of their last five T20Is.
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman/Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears.
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
After going 2-0 down in the ODI series, Bangladesh have now won two matches in a row on this trip and confidence in the group is at an all time high. With no injuries announced at the end of the first T20I, we expect to see the same team selected in Mount Maunganui.
BAN Key Players
- Litton Das- the keeper batter struck two fours and one six in his unbeaten innings which saw Bangladesh all the way to victory in Napier.
- Soumya Sarkar- the left-hander put his eye troubles from the final ODI behind him and hit 22 runs with the best strike-rate in the side in the last match.
- Shoriful Islam- the young and exciting left-arm swing bowler has had an excellent tour and dismissed Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips from his second and third balls of the game on Wednesday.
- Mustafizur Rahman- the 28 year old left-arm fast medium bowler showed off his vast array of skills on his way to dismissing James Neesham and Tim Southee in the first ODI.
BAN Team Form
Bangladesh continued their strong T20I form with the win on Wednesday and they have now won five of their last six games in this format.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Rony Talukdar, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Head to Head
Bangladesh have won two of the last five matches in this format against New Zealand and ended a run of three successive defeats on Wednesday. New Zealand lead the overall T20I head to head 14-4.
NZ vs BAN Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
NZ Won |
BAN Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
18 |
14 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Betting Odds
Although Bangladesh lead the series 1-0, it is New Zealand who are favourites with the bookies at 1.30 to level the series. Bangladesh are 3.25 to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Who will win New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2nd T20 Match?
Bangladesh’s batters are growing in confidence and with Shoriful Islam in excellent form, they have a leader in their bowling attack. However, New Zealand’s side have experience and home advantage so we have them as the top team.
🏆 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Prediction
Very few pundits were predicting back to back wins for Bangladesh on this tour but that is exactly what has happened. Shoriful Islam has been a tough bowler to face for New Zealand’s batters and we can expect him to enjoy the conditions again in this fixture. However, our prediction is for New Zealand to put in a stronger showing with both bat and ball on Friday and to do enough to win this T20I.
New Zealand to beat Bangladesh in 2nd T20
Dec 29, 2023
11:40 IST / 6:10 GMT
Bay Oval - Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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