New Zealand tour Bangladesh for a six match white ball series from April 17 to May 2, 2026, featuring 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is across two venues. The ODI leg runs from April 17 to 23 with matches at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka and Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
The T20I series begins on April 27 with the first two matches in Chattogram before the finale returns to Dhaka on May 2. New Zealand dominate the head to head in both formats, winning 34 of 46 ODIs (73.9%) and 15 of 20 T20Is (75%).
The T20I series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, beginning June 12.
Complete New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026 Schedule
The series is split across two formats with ODIs played first, followed by the T20I leg. All matches start at 10:30 AM IST for ODIs and 1:30 PM IST for T20Is.
| Match | Date | Day | Venue | Local | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | April 17 | Friday | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | April 20 | Monday | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | April 23 | Thursday | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram | 11:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1st T20I | April 27 | Monday | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram | 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | April 29 | Wednesday | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram | 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | May 2 | Saturday | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 2:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Bangladesh vs New Zealand head-to-head record
New Zealand hold a commanding lead over Bangladesh in both white ball formats heading into this tour.
ODI Head to Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 46 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 73.91% |
| Bangladesh | 46 | 11 | 34 | 1 | 23.91% |
T20I Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 20 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 75.00% |
| Bangladesh | 20 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 20.00% |
Key Insight: New Zealand have been the dominant force in this rivalry across formats. However, Bangladesh have performed better at home on subcontinental surfaces where conditions favour spin and slower tracks.
Squads for the New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026
Both teams have named their white ball squads with New Zealand confirming selections for both formats and Bangladesh announcing only the ODI squad so far.
The spin and pace battles across both camps will be crucial to the series outcome.
New Zealand ODI Squad
New Zealand have named a 15 member ODI squad featuring experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Tom Latham returns as wicketkeeper alongside Henry Nicholls and Will Young in the top order. The pace attack is led by William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, and Ben Lister with Adithya Ashok providing spin options.
Squad: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Muhammad Abbas, Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Tom Latham, Dane Cleaver, Adithya Ashok, Jayden Lennox, William O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister
New Zealand T20I Squad
The T20I squad brings in T20 specialists Tim Robinson, Bevon Jacobs, and Katene Clarke alongside leg spinner Ish Sodhi. The core pace attack of Sears, Tickner, and Lister is retained from the ODI group.
Squad: Katene Clarke, Bevon Jacobs, Tim Robinson, Josh Clarkson, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Nathan Smith, Tom Latham, Dane Cleaver, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister
Bangladesh ODI Squad (1st & 2nd ODI)
Bangladesh have named their ODI squad for the first two matches. Najmul Hossain Shanto leads the side with Litton Das as wicketkeeper. The pace attack features Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Nahid Rana while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain lead the spin department.
Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Bangladesh T20I Squad
The Bangladesh T20I squad has not been announced yet. It is expected to be named closer to the April 27 opener with a similar core retained from the ODI setup and additional T20 specialists likely to be added.
Key Players to Watch
Star performers on both sides will shape this six match contest. New Zealand bring experience and pace firepower while Bangladesh lean on their spin attack and home conditions for an edge.
New Zealand
- Tom Latham — Experienced wicketkeeper batter and former captain, crucial for middle order stability
- Will Young — Top order batter with strong record against spin on subcontinent pitches
- Ben Sears — Rising pace star who consistently touches 150 kmph with the new ball
- Ish Sodhi — Leg spinner with over 130 T20I wickets, key for middle overs control
- Adithya Ashok — Young spinner likely to play a key role in ODI series on spin friendly tracks
Bangladesh
- Najmul Hossain Shanto — Captain and top order anchor, key to Bangladesh’s batting plans
- Mustafizur Rahman — Death overs specialist with cutters that trouble any batting lineup
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz — All rounder who can swing games with both bat and ball
- Nahid Rana — Young pace sensation who consistently bowls at 150+ kmph
- Taskin Ahmed — Senior pacer with new ball expertise and wicket taking ability
Where Are the Matches Being Played?
Two distinct venues offer contrasting conditions that could define team strategies across the series. Dhaka traditionally favours spin while Chattogram provides a more balanced surface for batters.
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Bangladesh’s primary home venue hosts the first two ODIs and the final T20I. The pitch traditionally offers assistance to spinners with a slower surface that favours manipulation over power hitting. Average ODI first innings scores hover around 250 to 270 while T20I scores range between 160 to 180.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matches Hosted | 2 ODIs + 1 T20I |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Pitch Type | Spin friendly, slower surface |
| Avg ODI Score | 250 to 270 (1st innings) |
| Avg T20I Score | 160 to 180 (1st innings) |
Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
The Chattogram venue hosts the third ODI and first two T20Is. Traditionally a more batting friendly surface than Dhaka with faster outfield and better bounce. Expect higher scoring contests especially in the T20 format.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matches Hosted | 1 ODI + 2 T20Is |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Pitch Type | Balanced, better bounce than Dhaka |
| Avg ODI Score | 260 to 290 (1st innings) |
| Avg T20I Score | 170 to 195 (1st innings) |
Where to Watch New Zealand vs Bangladesh 2026 Live?
Indian fans can stream all matches on FanCode with no traditional TV broadcast available. Bangladesh viewers can tune in to T Sports and Nagorik TV while New Zealand fans have SKY NZ across TV and streaming.
| Region | TV Channels | OTT / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India & Nepal | — | FanCode |
| Bangladesh | T Sports, Nagorik TV | Tapmad |
| New Zealand | SKY NZ | SKY NZ |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | TNT Sports |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tapmad |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Fox Sports |
| North America & MENA | — | Digital Sports Central DRM |
| Rest of the World | — | Digital Sports Central DRM |
Why Does This Series Matter?
The series carries significance beyond bilateral bragging rights with both teams using it as preparation for upcoming ICC events.
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins June 12, making the T20I series crucial preparation
- ICC World Cup 2027 pathway points are at stake in the ODI leg
- Home advantage: Bangladesh look to exploit subcontinental conditions on spin friendly tracks
- New Zealand rebuilding: Several senior players are being rotated, giving younger talent valuable international experience
- Bangladesh redemption: The Tigers want to improve their poor recent record against top nations
- Spin battle: Mehidy Miraz and Rishad Hossain vs Adithya Ashok and Ish Sodhi will be fascinating
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tour begins on April 17, 2026 with the 1st ODI at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
The tour features 6 matches — 3 ODIs (April 17 to 23) and 3 T20Is (April 27 to May 2).
New Zealand leads in both formats — 34-11 in ODIs (73.91% win rate) and 15-4 in T20Is (75% win rate).
FanCode App and Website hold exclusive streaming rights for Indian viewers. No TV broadcast is available in India.
Tom Latham leads the ODI side as an experienced senior figure. Tim Robinson and other T20 specialists feature prominently in the shorter format squad.
ODIs start at 10:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local) and T20Is start at 1:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local).
