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3rd ODI: Confident Bangladesh host New Zealand in Chattogram
22 Apr 2026

The third ODI of the series between Bangladesh and New Zealand will be played in Chattogram, with both teams hoping to win the decider and clinch the three-match series.

The match comes after a thrilling second ODI in which Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh level the series.

The hosts chased down 199 runs in 35.3 overs.

Earlier, the Kiwis defeated Bangladesh to take a 1-0 lead.

Here's more.

Pitch report and conditions
Pitch analysis

The change of venue to Chattogram is a welcome development for both teams, as it promises a more batting-friendly surface than Dhaka.

The pitch is expected to provide true pace and bounce, which could benefit New Zealand's experienced trio of Henry Nicholls, Will Young and captain Tom Latham.

The Chattogram pitch is not very favorable for spinners.

As per ESPNcricinfo, sides batting first have lost the last four ODIs in Chattogram.

Team news and playing XI
Probable XIs

Bangladesh could retain their winning XI for the third ODI, despite adding Tanzim Hasan to the squad. N

ew Zealand, on the other hand, might consider Tim Robinson's inclusion in the team sheet from the second ODI.

Bangladesh (probable): Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana.

New Zealand (probable): Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Tom Latham (c & wk), Muhammad Abbas, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will O'Rourke, Jayden Lennox.

Players to watch out for
Player spotlight

Rana has been improving with every series and his five-wicket haul in the second ODI was a testament to his growth.

He will be one to watch out for on the batting-friendly Chattogram surface.

On the other hand, Nick Kelly's patient knock of 86 in the last match was impressive, despite some trouble with deliveries pitched on middle and leg.

A look at the H2H record
Fact

The two teams have clashed against each other 48 times in ODIs. The Tigers have won 12 times whereas New Zealand have pocketed 35 victories. One game didn't have a result. On Bangladesh soil, Bangladesh own a 9-8 win-loss record from 18 meetings (NR: 1).

Player focus: Here are the key stats
Stats

From 100 ODIs, Litton owns 2,707 runs at 30.07. Notably, he is two shy of 50 ODI sixes (48).

Hridoy is set to appear in his 50th ODI for Bangladesh. From 44 innings, he owns 1,426 runs at 36.56.

From 88 ODIs, Taskin has claimed 126 scalps at 29.57.

Latham is 8 runs shy of the 5,000-run mark for New Zealand. He owns 4,492 runs from 165 matches at 33.77.