In a rain-affected third T20I in Dhaka, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by six wickets, leveling the series at 1-1. Bevon Jacobs was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 62 runs off just 31 balls, helping New Zealand chase down a revised target of 103 runs. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, bowled out for 102 runs in 15 overs, with Josh Clarkson leading the bowling attack by taking 3 wickets for only 9 runs. Shoriful Islam provided early hope for Bangladesh with 3 wickets for 19 runs, but Jacobs' explosive innings ensured New Zealand's victory with 20 balls to spare. The match was interrupted by rain, causing nearly two hours of delay, which ultimately led to a shortened game.