The momentum is firmly with the Tigers as the Bangladesh national cricket team prepares to host the New Zealand national cricket team for the second T20I of the three-match series today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Following a clinical six-wicket victory in the series opener—thanks to Tawhid Hridoy’s explosive 51*—the hosts lead 1-0 and are just one win away from a historic series victory in Chattogram. For the Blackcaps, under the leadership of Nick Kelly, this is a must-win encounter to keep the series alive.
BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I: Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM Local / 8:00 PM NZST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Series Status | Bangladesh leads 1-0 |
BAN vs NZ Live Streaming: Where to Watch Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd T20I in India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and More
| Country/Region | Platform/Channel |
| India | FanCode (App and Website) |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, GTV, and Rabbitholebd (YouTube/App) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports / Tapmad |
BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I: Chattogram Stadium Pitch Report
The Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium has historically been a balanced track. However, in the first match, the pitch stayed true, allowing both teams to cross the 180-run mark. Chasing has appeared relatively easier as the game progresses. While pacers like Shoriful Islam will look for early swing, spinners will find more grip during the middle overs under the afternoon sun.
BAN vs NZ 2nd T20I Toss Update: Rain Spoiling The Game
As per the latest update, the covers have taken over the Chittagong ground due to rain and the toss has been delayed. We will keep updating you about the latest toss developements here. Stay tuned.Â
Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Probable Playing XIs 2nd T20I
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol.
New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver (wk), Nick Kelly (c), Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Matthew Fisher.
Bangladesh’s chasing masterclass in the first game showcased a newfound aggression in their top order. However, New Zealand’s reliance on youngsters like Katene Clarke means they are unpredictable. Do you think the Tigers should stick to their “bowl-first” strategy given the Chattogram trends, or should they test their batting depth by setting a target in this series-decider?
