As the sun rises over Dhaka tomorrow, a new chapter begins for Bangladesh cricket. Fresh off a historic 2-1 series victory in Pakistan, the Tigers return home to the Shere Bangla National Stadium to host a New Zealand side that—while transitioning with a younger squad – remains a perennial powerhouse in white-ball cricket.
Under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the newly appointed BCB President Tamim Iqbal, the team has found a winning formula built on a lethal pace battery and reliable spin. The squad remains unchanged from the one that triumphed in Pakistan, signalling a commitment to consistency.
New Zealand, led by the experienced Tom Latham, arrives with a squad blending seasoned campaigners like Henry Nicholls and Will Young with fresh faces like Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas. Having recently finished as runners-up in the T20 World Cup 2026, the Black Caps are looking to test their depth in the subcontinental grind.
BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: April 17; 10:30 am IST/ 05:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am Local
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs NZ, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 46 | Bangladesh won: 11 | New Zealand won: 34 | No result: 1
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch in Dhaka is traditionally a slow, spin-friendly surface that offers significant turn from the very first over. Batters will find it difficult to score freely as the ball does not come onto the bat quickly, necessitating a disciplined and patient approach. While the surface is typically a spinner’s paradise, the low and uneven bounce can also assist seamers who utilize variations in pace. With humidity expected to hover around 58% and sunny conditions reaching 34°C, the pitch is likely to dry out, making batting increasingly arduous as the match progresses into the second innings. Winning the toss and batting first might be the preferred route to avoid the surface gripping more in the second innings.
Squads
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Nahid Ran
New Zealand: Will Young, Tom Latham (wk/c), Henry Nicholls, Dane Cleaver, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, Adithya Ashok, Blair Tickner, Ben Lister, William ORourke, Muhammad Abbas, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly
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BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first
- Bangladesh powerplay score: 40-50
- Bangladesh total score: 250-260
Case 2:
- New Zealand wins the toss and bats first
- New Zealand powerplay score: 60-70
- New Zealand total score: 280-300
Match result: Team batting first to win the game.
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