
Follows Bangladeshagainst the ODI series which concluded the difficult struggle with a 2-1 victory New Zealandthe focus now shifts to the shortest format. The three-match T20I series begins tomorrow at the Bir Shrestho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram.
The series marks a significant turnaround for the Bengal Tigers, who are playing their first T20I game in 2026 after skipping the T20 World Cup due to internal administrative decisions.
led Lytton DasBangladesh enter this series in high spirits after winning the ODI trophy. They have a strong record at home, especially in Chattogram, which is favored by spinners Rishad Hussain and Nasum Ahmed expected to develop on slower surfaces. Insertion of explosive Parviz Huseyn Emon and the return of Mohammad Saifuddin adds much-needed depth to their pace-bowling all-rounder.
New Zealand traveled with a largely inexperienced squad under veteran leadership. Tom Latham. Even though a few ‘superstars’ are currently missing from the IPL, they still boast dangerous T20 prospects. Tim Robinson and Dean Foxcroft (Was Man of the Match in 1st ODI). Their tempo attack, featuring Ben Sears and Ben Listerwill try to take advantage of early morning humidity and coastal breezes.
Bangladesh 2026 New Zealand tour: T20I fixtures
| History | Eligibility details | Times (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | 1st T20I Bangladesh vs New Zealand Venue: One Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT / 14:00 Local |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 2nd T20I Bangladesh vs New Zealand Venue: One Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT / 14:00 Local |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 3rd T20I Bangladesh vs New Zealand Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT / 14:00 Local |
Groups
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c/hk), Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly, Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears, Jayden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Ben Lister, Matthew Fisher
Bangladesh: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (c/wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shoriful Islam, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Riponar Gassan, Abdullain
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Stream and Live Streaming details
- Bangladesh: T Sports & Nagorik TV; Didn’t find it
- New Zealand: Sky New Zealand
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland): TNT Sports
- India and Nepal: Fancode (OTT)
- Pakistan: PTV Sports; Didn’t find it
- Australia: fox cricket; You Sports
- North America and MENA: Digital Sports Center DRM
- Rest of the World: Digital Sports Center DRM DI

