BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st T20I of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 between BAN vs NZ to be played in Chattogram.

After losing the first ODI against New Zealand, Bangladesh bounced back with a series win. They thrashed the Kiwis in the next two games to clinch the trophy. Though that was New Zealand’s second-string team, but a series win is always special.

Now these two teams will lock horns in the three-match T20I series. The first T20I will begin at 1:30 PM IST on Monday at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram.

Litton Das will lead the hosts and will look to win this series also after the ODIs. The hosts will miss Nahid Rana after an injury. For New Zealand, Tom Latham will have the responsibility to lead this side.

BAN vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh (BAN) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st T20I, Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I series 2026
• Match Date: April 27, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 1:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 08:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram

BAN vs NZ: Head-to-Head: BAN (4) – NZ (15)

These two teams have faced each other 20 times. New Zealand have won 15 games, Bangladesh have won four, and one game has been washed out.

BAN vs NZ: Weather Report

The forecast for Monday afternoon shows cloudy conditions with a 36°C temperature. The humidity is expected to be around 45-55 percent.

BAN vs NZ: Pitch Report

As seen in the recent ODI in Chattogram, the wicket was slow and low. Something similar is expected from this game also. Bowlers will have enough to bowl with, whereas the spinners will dominate. The average score here is around 150-160, and batting second will be ideal.

BAN vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C), Tawhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan (WK), Shamim Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Tom Latham (C/WK), Katene Clarke, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Ben Sears.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 BAN vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tom Latham, Litton Das

Batters: Nick Kelly, Towhid Hridoy. Tanzid Hasan, Tim Robinson,

All-rounders: Mehidy Shak

Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Tanzim Sakib

Captain First-Choice: Tim Robinson || Captain Second-Choice: Ben Sears

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tanzid Hasan || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ish Sodhi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 BAN vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keeper:  Litton Das

Batters: Nick Kelly, Tanzid Hasan, Tim Robinson

All-rounders: Mehidy Shak

Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Sakib, Ben Lister, Ben Sears

Captain First-Choice: Litton Das || Captain Second-Choice: Mehidy Hasan

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tom Latham || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Nick Kelly

BAN vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand struggled in the ODIs, and something similar is expected in the T20Is. We back Bangladesh to win the first T20I in their home conditions.

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