Bangladesh vs New Zealand- 3rd T20I Betting Tips

Host Bangladesh will be looking to clinch the T20I series when they take on New Zealand in the third game played at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

The home side managed to eke out a narrow win over New Zealand, courtesy Mohammad Naim, Mahmudullah, and Mahedi Hasan. With this result, Bangladesh have taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be pleased with their performance in the previous match of the T20I series. Captain Tom Latham will be hoping that the side can break their losing streak in this contest.

Bangladesh Form and Team News

The home side will be keen to continue their winning ways against New Zealand in this fixture. In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of openers Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, captain Mahmudullah, the middle-order duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the 2nd ODI, Mohammad Naim and Liton Das got the side off to a great start. Mohammad Naim scored 39 runs off 39 balls with the help of three fours, whereas Das chipped in with 33 runs off 29 balls with the help of three fours and one six.

Captain Mahmudullah led from the front with the bat and smashed unbeaten 37 off 32 balls with the help of five boundaries.’

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, and Shakib Al Hasan to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan and left-arm orthodox spinner Shakib Al Hasan bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

New Zealand Form and Team News

The visitors might make one or two changes to their playing XI for this game. Doug Bracewell, who conceded a lot of runs, will be replaced by Matt Henry for this contest.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Tom Latham, Will Young, Colin de Grandhomme, and Henry Nicholls to deliver the bulk of the runs.

The team management will be hoping that the likes of Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell will be looking to get off to good start.

In the previous fixture, skipper Tom Latham put in valiant innings and scored 65 runs off 49 balls with the help of six fours and one six. He was well supported by Will Young, who scored 22 runs off 28 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Ajaz Patel, Cole McConchie, Hamish Bennett, and Rachin Ravindra to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Left-arm orthodox, Rachin Ravindra, has been the standout bowler on display for New Zealand and claimed 3 for 22 in his four overs. Besides Ravindra, Ajaz Patel and Cole McConchie claimed one wicket apiece.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Host Bangladesh will be the favorites to win the third game of the series at Dhaka. For the third T20I, New Zealand is placed at 2.70 odds, while Bangladesh is at 1.42 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Despite New Zealand putting a strong fight in the 2nd T20I, Bangladesh managed to eke out a close win over India. With the likes of Mahmudullah, Mohammad Naim, and Mahedi Hasan delivering decent performances in the previous match, Bangladesh will be looking to clinch the T20I series on Sunday.

On the other hand, New Zealand will have to bat exceedingly well to stay alive in the T20I series.

Therefore, the prediction is for Bangladesh to beat New Zealand in the third game of the series.

Tip 1: Mahedi Hasan’s excellent new-ball form for Bangladesh

Off-spinner has delivered outstanding performances for Bangladesh in the Powerplay overs. Since Jan 2021, Mahedi Hasan has shown excellent form for Bangladesh in the T20 format. In 12 matches, Mahedi Hasan has claimed 12 wickets at an average of 22.66 with an economy rate of 7.35.

Given his splendid performance in the previous match, we can expect spinner Mahedi Hasan to take one wicket or more in this [email protected].

Tip 2: Tom Latham to carry batting hopes for New Zealand

So far in this series, skipper Tom Latham has looked most equipped player against the Bangladesh spinners. Left-hander showed decent form with the bat and scored a crucial half-century in the previous game played against Bangladesh. With 83 runs at a strike rate of 112.16, Latham is currently the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in this T20 series.

Given his defiant innings in the 2nd T20I, we can expect Captain Tom Latham to score 30 runs or more in this [email protected].

Conclusion

Expect Bangladesh to beat New Zealand and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. 

• Spinner Mahedi Hasan to take one wicket or more in this [email protected]
• Captain Tom Latham to score 30 runs or more in this [email protected]

 

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