Preview:
Bangladesh will look to continue their sensational run in the third T20I against New Zealand. The encounter takes place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday (September 5). With the home team enjoying a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, a win in this contest would give them an unassailable 3-0 lead. Hence, the Kiwis are currently in a do-or-die game.
While the opening T20I saw Bangladesh registering an easy win, the following contest went right down to the wire. Tom Latham’s couldn’t chase 142 in the second T20I and suffered a four-run defeat. Nevertheless, they still have a chance to stay alive in this series.
Match Details:
Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Date & Time: September 5th, 3:30 PM IST and 3:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
It’s one of the best surfaces for the spinners to bowl on. The ball will grip and the odd-ball sticks into the surface. The batters should possess a high level of skill to survive on this turning track.
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Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs NZ:
Bangladesh
Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Musfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah (c), Nurul Hasan (wk), Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed
New Zealand
Tom Blundell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Colin de Grandhomme, Tom Latham (c & wk), Henry Nicholls, Cole McConchie, Doug Bracewell, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
Top Picks for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Henry Nicholls showed some fight against the Bangladeshi bowlers in the first T20I, scoring runs under difficult circumstances. Hence, the Kiwis would be counting on him again.
Mahmudullah played unbeaten cameos in the first two games and won’t mind replicating his heroics again.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Shakib Al Hasan is one of the finest all-rounders of this generation. He has done well with both bat and ball in this series, as he has picked up 4 wickets, alongside scoring 37 runs.
Cole McConchie got his first international wicket in his first ball. The youngster has also done well with the bat this series.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Mustafizur Rahman picked up 3 wickets in the first T20I at an economy of 4.58. He bowled well in the following game too. Hence, he should be in your line-up.
Ajaz Patel is always a dangerous bowler on turning tracks. He has been economical this series and has also picked up a couple of wickets.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Tom Latham has impressed one and all this series. While he scored a fighting 18 in the first game, the southpaw slammed a brilliant half-century in the second T20I. His glovework has been precise as well.
BAN vs NZ Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Series) | Dream11 Points |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 37 runs, 4 wickets | 171 |
| Cole McConchie | 15 runs, 2 wickets | 79 |
| Tom Latham | 83 runs | 142 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 4 wickets | 138 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3 wickets | 101 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Musfiqur Rahim, Tom Latham, Liton Das, Henry Nicholls, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Cole McConchie (VC), Mustafizur Rahman, Ajaz Patel, Nasum Ahmed, Jacob Duffy
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Tom Latham (C), Mahmudullah, Henry Nicholls, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Shakib Al Hasan, Cole McConchie, Mahedi Hasan, Rachin Ravindra (VC), Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed
BAN vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:
Mohammad Naim couldn’t do much in the first game, but he scored a match-winning 39 in the following contest. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.
Mohammad Saifuddin picked up 2 wickets in the first T20I, but bowled an expensive spell in the next game. However, he can contribute with the bat as well.
Player you should avoid:
Doug Bracewell went wicketless in the first two games. Hence, it will be better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
