Following their strong performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, New Zealand travels to Bangladesh for a white-ball leg. With the hosts fresh off a series win against Pakistan and the Black Caps testing their depth amidst IPL absences, this tour is set to be a fascinating battle of tactical adaptability on spinning tracks.
This series serves as a critical bridge for both nations. Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, looks to protect their fortress at home. They have named a full-strength squad, including seasoned campaigners like Mustafizur Rahman and Litton Das, signalling their intent to dominate.
New Zealand, on the other hand, enters the series with a ‘Next Gen’ squad. With senior stars like Mitchell Santner away for the IPL, Tom Latham leads a side featuring hungry newcomers like Muhammad Abbas and Adi Ashok. The focus for the Black Caps will be technical survival against the Bangladesh spin trio on the notoriously slow Mirpur tracks.
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026: ODI fixtures
- 1st ODI: April 17, 2026, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, 10:30 AM IST / 05:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM Local
- 2nd ODI: April 20, 2026, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, 10:30 AM IST / 05:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM Local
- 3rd ODI: April 23, 2026, Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, 10:30 AM IST / 05:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM Local
Squads
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana. (For first two ODIs)
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Ben Lister, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young
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Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- Bangladesh: T Sports & Nagorik TV; Tapmad
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland): TNT Sports
- India & Nepal: Fancode (OTT
- Pakistan: PTV Sports; Tapmad
- Australia: Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports
- North America & MENA: Digital Sports Central DRM
- Rest of the World: Digital Sports Central DRM DI
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