BAN vs NZ 2026 Prediction, 2nd ODI- Who Will Win Today?

BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI predictions [Source: AFP]

Bangladesh will host New Zealand in the second ODI of the series at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, on April 20 at 10:30 AM (IST) after going 0-1 down in the series at the same venue.

Both teams were coming into the series in high spirits, after Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in a three-ODI series, similar to New Zealand's last series win against India in January.

Batting first in the series opener, New Zealand posted 247/8 in the first innings, courtesy of fifties from Henry Nicholls and Dean Foxcroft. They went on to comfortably defend this score by 26 runs after a complete bowling performance, led by Blair Tickner's 4/40.

For the hosts, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain picked two wickets each, followed by fifties from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. A couple of cameos took them to 221, which wasn't enough as they were bowled out in 48.3 overs. As they look to square the series on Monday, we explore what to expect from the contest below.

BAN vs NZ current form (last 5 matches)

BAN vs NZ player battles

Will Young vs Rishad Hossain

Will Young is among the senior players of the team, who got a good start in the first match before Rishad Hossain got rid of him. He has faced leg-spinners in 17 ODIs before and has scored 186 runs in 203 balls, but also gotten out on 8 occasions, which makes it an intriguing battle to watch out for.

Tanzid Hasan vs Will O’Rourke

Tanzid Hasan is Bangladesh’s best ODI batter this year with 177 runs at an average of 59 in four innings and will again be crucial for Bangladesh in getting a good start in the match, as they look to level the series. Will O’Rourke, who will operate with the new ball, is looking to impress once again after time away with an injury and can get early wickets.

How the duo fares against each other will be important, especially from Bangladesh’s point of view.

Tom Latham vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz

As the most experienced batter of the batting line-up, Tom Latham also has a great record against Bangladesh, averaging over 53. He will be crucial for the Kiwis in the middle order, but as a left-hand batter is susceptible to off-spin, where Mehidy Hasan Miraz will come into play.

In 78 innings against off-break bowling, he has scored 868 runs at a strike rate of 81.40 and an average of 37.70, but has gotten out 23 times. The battle of captains will be one to watch out for.

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BAN vs NZ top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for BAN vs NZ in ODIs

Soumya Sarkar has scored 399 runs in 16 innings against New Zealand in 16 innings at an average of 26.60. He has scored a hundred and two fifties against them.

Most wickets for BAN vs NZ in ODIs

Mustafizur Rahman has picked 23 wickets in 18 innings against NZ. He has an economy rate of 5.63, and the best figures read 3/27

Most runs for NZ vs BAN in ODIs

Tom Latham from the current New Zealand squad has scored 747 runs against Bangladesh at an average of 53.35 with two hundreds and five fifties.

Most wickets for NZ vs BAN in ODIs

Will O’Rourke has picked 8 wickets in 5 innings against Bangladesh with an economy rate of 5.65 and the best figures of 3/47.

BAN vs NZ toss prediction

So far, 127 ODIs have been played at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, where the record batting first is very even with batting second. 61 have been won by teams batting first, while 63 have been successful chases, one game ended in a draw and two without results.

It is not going to be a high-scoring venue, with a score around 250 in the first innings par. Spinners will have a lot of help, and as the match progresses, the batting is likely to get easier. Hence, the team winning the toss will bowl first.

BAN vs NZ 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 43/1

Final score – 238/7

BAN vs NZ 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 50/1

Final score – 240/5

BAN vs NZ top players prediction

BAN top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das

Probable best bowlers

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam

NZ top players prediction

Probable best batters

Will Young, Tom Latham

Probable best bowlers

Jayden Lennox, Will O’Rourke

Who will hit the most sixes in BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI?

Towhid Hridoy

Who will score the most fours in BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI?

Will Young

BAN vs NZ match winner prediction: Who will win 2nd ODI?

New Zealand looked like a superior team across departments in the first ODI, but also has a lot of inexperienced players in the lineup, contrary to the full-strength Bangladesh outfit. It is expected to be a thrilling low-scoring game and expect the hosts to level the series and take this into the series-decider.

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