Fantasy cricket tips, playing XI, 2nd ODI captaincy pitch report, vice-captain selection

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Bangladesh and New Zealand will meet in a crucial second ODI today, Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. After a narrow 26-run loss in the series opener, the Tigers are in a compelling situation to win to stay alive in the three-game series. For fantasy managers, the Mirpur track always presents a unique challenge with spinners and slow-ball specialists dominating. With a lot at stake, selecting the right combination of sub-continental specialists and Kiwi power hitters is vital to your Dream11 success.

BAN vs NZ Match Details: 2nd ODI at Mirpur

Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface in Mirpur for the 2nd ODI is expected to be a typical Bangladeshi slow-moving one. While New Zealand posted a decent total in the 1st ODI, the pitch for today’s game was under the sun, making it drier and easier to spin. Expect the ball to hold and hold, making life difficult for the top batters during the middle overs. Given that the surface is likely to deteriorate and slow down as the game progresses, the captain who wins the toss should look to bat first and put runs on the board.

BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI: Predicted Match 11

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

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

BAN vs NZ Dream11 prediction

• Wicketkeeper: Litton Das, Tom Latham

• Doughs: Henry Nicholls, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy

• All-rounder: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (center), Dean Foxcroft (VC)Rishad Hossain

• Bowler: Taskin Ahmed, Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith

Selection of captains and vice-captains

• Captain (C): Mehidy Hasan Miraz. His all-round skills and familiarity with Mirpur conditions make him the safest captain.

• Vice Captain (VC): Dean Foxcroft. After a match-winning 59 and a wicket in the 1st ODI, his confidence is huge and his dual role ensures security.

Also Watch – BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI: Blair Tickner brutally taunts Bangladesh with ‘Snake Celebration’ after dismissing Rishad Hossain