Bangladesh will play New Zealand in the first ODI on Friday, April 17, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh has not participated in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, focusing instead on bilateral series. They aim to enhance their ODI performance in preparation for next year’s World Cup. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the team, supported by players like Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Rishad Hossain, and Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand is transitioning to the ODI format after their recent T20I series against South Africa. They will be captained by Tom Latham, with seasoned players such as Henry Nicholls, Will Young, William O’Rourke, and Ben Sears included in the squad.
BAN vs NZ Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, April 17, 10:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Broadcast and Live-streaming | Fancode (App & Website) |
Shere Bangla National Stadium – Pitch Report
The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium tends to assist teams batting second, although scoring can be challenging initially. The surface is slow, which allows bowlers to make an impact, particularly if they maintain good line and length. Fast bowlers can exploit the lack of pace to create movement and secure wickets.
BAN vs NZ Head to Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 46 |
| Won by BAN | 11 |
| Won by NZ | 34 |
| No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 28, 1990 (NZ Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | February 24, 2025 (NZ Won) |
BAN vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs
Bangladesh:
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
New Zealand:
Tom Latham (C & WK), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Muhammad Abbas, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, Adithya Ashok, William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner
BAN vs NZ Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Tom Latham