Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match: The second T20 international between Bangladesh and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Chattogram on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Persistent rain throughout the day meant the covers were never removed, and the outfield remained unplayable. The umpires called off the match at 4:15 p.m. local time, an hour before the official cut-off.
The washout leaves Bangladesh 1-0 ahead in the three-match series after their six-wicket win in the opening game. Parts of Chattogram have been affected by flooding following days of incessant rain. Both teams arrived at the venue but were restricted to indoor training sessions, with no on-field activity possible. The series now moves to Dhaka, where the third and final T20I is scheduled for May 2. However, similar weather conditions, including rain and thunderstorms, are forecast in the capital.
Bangladesh secured victory in the first T20I on April 27 after chasing down 183 with two overs to spare. New Zealand posted 182 for 6, with half-centuries from Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver. Bangladesh recovered from 77 for 3 at the halfway stage, with contributions from Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Parvez Hossain Emon guiding them to their highest successful T20I chase at home. Following the series, Bangladesh will quickly shift focus to a Test series against Pakistan, which begins on May 8.
