Bangladesh and New Zealand will face each other in the 3rd ODI in Chattogram. The series is currently tied 1-1 after Bangladesh made a strong comeback in the second match. This final game will decide the series winner, so both teams will be under pressure.
Match Details
| Match | BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Weather and Pitch Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 29°C |
| Rain Chances | 2% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 220–230 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Best For | Bowlers slightly |
The pitch in Chattogram supports both batters and bowlers. Bowlers may get more help early in the match, while batters need some time to settle.
| Match Situation | Winning Chance |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 40% |
| Bowling First | 60% |
Teams chasing have a slightly better record here, so winning the toss and bowling first can be a good option.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | W, L, W, L, W |
| New Zealand | L, W, W, W, L |
Both teams have shown mixed form, but Bangladesh gained confidence after their last win.
Head-to-Head (Last 10 ODIs)
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2 |
| New Zealand | 8 |
New Zealand have dominated in recent matches, but Bangladesh have improved at home.
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Top Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Runs in Series |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Kelly | NZ | 90 |
| Towhid Hridoy | BAN | 85 |
| Henry Nicholls | NZ | 81 |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | NZ | 4 |
| Nahid Rana | BAN | 6 |
| Shoriful Islam | BAN | 4 |
Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
- Saif Hassan
- Tanzid Hasan
- Soumya Sarkar
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Litton Das (wk)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
- Rishad Hossain
- Shoriful Islam
- Taskin Ahmed
- Nahid Rana
New Zealand
- 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
Why Bangladesh Have the Edge
| Factor | Advantage |
|---|---|
| Home Conditions | Bangladesh |
| Spin Attack | Bangladesh |
| Recent Momentum | Bangladesh |
Bangladesh are playing in familiar conditions, and their bowlers have done well so far in the series.
Today Match Prediction
Bangladesh are slightly ahead going into this match. They have momentum from the last game and better understanding of the pitch conditions.
New Zealand still have a strong team, and if their bowlers perform well early, they can stay in the contest.
Final Verdict
Bangladesh are favourites to win the 3rd ODI. If their top order gives a good start and bowlers continue their form, they can take the series.
Fans can expect a close and exciting match as both teams fight hard in this decider.
