NZ vs BAN 3rd Match Prediction

NZ vs BAN Team Previews

New Zealand

New Zealand were dominant with the bat in the second ODI, but would appreciate an improved performance with the ball here. They allowed Bangladesh to get to a final total of 291 all out before reaching the 292-run target with 22 deliveries to spare.

Will Young weighed in with 89, Rachin Ravindra 45 and Henry Nicholls 95 before Tom Latham's 34 not out and Tom Blundell's 24 not out added the finishing touches. The Black Caps will take confidence from the fact that they put in a big performance with the bat despite the absence of Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell.

William O'Rourke and Jacob Duffy claimed three wickets each in the second ODI. They're in solid form as individuals and a combination, as the Kiwis continue to look to their seam resources beyond Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Matt Henry.

New Zealand won't view this fixture as a deadrubber. They will see it as an opportunity to set a precedent ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The hosts might tinker with the playing XI a bit, but the same ambition to win - and win comfortably - should remain.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, too, won't see this as a deadrubber. They've lost the series, but a maiden ODI win against New Zealand in New Zealand is still a major target. They can also set a competitive edge before the T20I series against the Kiwis. Bangladesh know how to win in foreign conditions, away from home, and here is another chance to do just that.

Soumya Sarkar was remarkable during the previous fixture. He was named player of the match despite Bangladesh losing the fixture. Sarkar struck a big century, collecting 22 fours and twin sixes en route to 169 from 151 deliveries. This time, the Tigers will want more batters to support him.

Anamul Haque, Litton Das and several other Bangladesh batters failed in Nelson and will face similar conditions in Napier. Being able to successfully combat the swing and seam generated by Duffy and O'Rourke could be central to Bangladesh's cause with the bat.

Hasan Mahmud was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers in the second ODI. He took two wickets, but proved costly - and needs to strike an appropriate balance this time. He's a promising fast bowler - and a good complement to the rest of Bangladesh's spin-laden bowling attack.