New Delhi: Bangladesh and New Zealand are set to commence a multi-format white-ball series, starting with the first One Day International (ODI) on April 17 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. This series is regarded as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027.
The series schedule includes three ODIs, with the second and third matches taking place on April 20 and 23, respectively. Following the ODIs, the teams will compete in three T20 matches on April 27, 29, and May 2.
In the first ODI, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming for a strong start in the series. Tom Latham captains the Black Caps, while Mehidy Hasan leads the Bangladesh side. The matchup presents an intriguing contest as both teams look to secure an early advantage.
New Zealand vs. Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in ODIs:
- Matches Played: 46
- New Zealand Wins: 34
- Bangladesh Wins: 11
- Ties: 1
Squads:
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Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Litton Das (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nahid Rana.
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New Zealand: Tom Latham (C & WK), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Adithya Ashok, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister, William O’Rourke, Muhammad Abbas, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly.
