A new chapter begins tomorrow as the sun rises over Dhaka Bangladesh cricket. 2-1 renewed the historic victory of the series Pakistantigers return to Shere Bangla National Stadium for homecoming New Zealand remains a perennial powerhouse in white-ball cricket while transitioning with a younger squad.
under his leadership Mehidi Hasan Miraz and the newly appointed BCB president Tamim Iqbalthe team has found a winning formula built on a battery of deadly pace and reliable spin. The squad remains unchanged from the team that won in Pakistan and hints at a commitment to consistency.
Experienced led by New Zealand Tom Lathamcomes with a lineup that mixes seasoned campaigners like Henry Nicholls and Will Young with fresh faces like Adithya Ashok and Muhammad Abbas. Having recently finished second in the race T20 World Cup 2026The blackcaps 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 GMT/ 11:00 AM Local
- Location: 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 Ground Report
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is traditionally a slow, spin-friendly surface that offers significant spin from the first leg. Batsmen will struggle to score freely as the ball does not come into the bat quickly and requires a disciplined and patient approach. While the surface is usually a spinner’s paradise, the low and uneven bounce can also help seamers who use variations in speed. With humidity expected to remain around 58% and sunny conditions expected to reach 34°C, the pitch is likely to dry out, making batting increasingly difficult as the match heads into the second innings. Winning the toss and putt first may be the preferred way to avoid holding the surface more in the second shots.
Groups
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanveer Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamhidn
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 toss first
- Bangladesh powerplay score: 40-50
- Bangladesh Total Score: 250-260
Case 2:
- New Zealand go first in the toss
- New Zealand powerplay score: 60-70
- New Zealand total score: 280-300
Match Result: The team to bat first wins the game.
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