Bangladesh national cricket team will face New Zealand national cricket team in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series. Bangladesh are leading 1-0 after winning the first match and will look to seal the series, while New Zealand will aim to make a comeback.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of Bangladesh |
| Match | 2nd T20I |
| Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium |
| Bangladesh Captain | Litton Kumar Das |
| New Zealand Captain | Nick Kelly |
Series Status
Bangladesh are currently ahead in the series with a 1-0 lead after a strong performance in the first T20I.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Bangladesh Wins | New Zealand Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
New Zealand have a better overall record, but Bangladesh are leading in this series.
Where to Watch Live in India
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Not Available |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
Fans in India can watch the match live on FanCode. There will be no TV telecast.
For viewers in New Zealand, the match will be available on Sky Sport channels and streaming services.
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What Happened in the First T20I
The first match was played on April 27, where Bangladesh secured a comfortable win.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 182/6 |
| Bangladesh | Chased in 18 overs |
New Zealand posted 182 runs with half-centuries from Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver.
Bangladesh chased the target easily, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 51 from Towhid Hridoy.
Squads for 2nd T20I
Bangladesh Squad
Litton Kumar Das (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Shafiul Islam, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain
New Zealand Squad
Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Tom Latham
Bangladesh will look to continue their winning momentum and clinch the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be under pressure to bounce back and force a decider.
Fans can expect another exciting contest as both teams aim for a strong performance in Chattogram.
