Bangladesh won the 1st T20I by 5 wickets [X.com]
After rain played spoilsport in the second T20I, the third and final encounter of the three-match series will be played tomorrow (December 31), which will also be the final match of Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand.
The match will once again be held at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh will eye a historic series win, while New Zealand will hope to draw level.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Team Previews
New Zealand
The Black Caps, who are fielding a young side against a spirited Bangladesh XI, have faced a challenging time thus far. In the second T20I, Tim Seifert showcased his brute prowess before rain came pouring down, forcing umpires to call off the tie.
Much will depend on the likes of Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, and Tim Southee if New Zealand have to deny the visitors a series win and salvage pride at home.
Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, and Glenn Phillips need to exhibit their skills and stake claim for their inclusion in the T20I World Cup, which is slated for next year.
Bangladesh
With a shot at history, Bangladesh are aiming to clinch their maiden T20I series victory in New Zealand.
Bangladesh outplayed the hosts in the first T20I at Naiper, where pacer Shoriful Islam ran riot, with others like Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman playing second fiddle.
With uncertainty over Litton Das, Bangladesh will depend on the likes of skipper Najmul Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Afif Hossain and Towhid Hridoy up the plate, where other batters could play around them.
Unlike the ODIs, Bangladesh bowlers have found their rhythm in T20Is, where even the spinning department has cohered in with key contributions.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match Details | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 31, 2023 |
| Time | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Venue | 05:40 AM IST |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming | Amazon Prime |
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Bay Oval Pitch Report
Considered a high-scoring ground, the track at Bay Oval is mostly batting-friendly, which very mildly changes its nature. However, chasing at the ground is the less preferred option, with 50 percent of teams out of 14 T20Is winning batting first.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen (wk), Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, and Ben Sears.
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, and Mustafizur Rahman.
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Finn Allen |
| Batters | Tim Seifert, Glenn Phillips, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Allrounders | Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Mahedi Hasan |
| Bowlers | Shoriful Islam, Tim Southee |
| Captain | Daryl Mitchell |
| Vice-Captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
NZ vs BAN, 3rd T20I: Winner Prediction
Despite trailing 0-1, New Zealand have a more all-round side and will be expected to make a strong comeback.
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