
After his strong performance in 2026 t20 world cup, new zealand travels to bangladesh White ball for leg. With a series win against the host team Pakistan And with the Black Caps testing their depth amid the absence of the IPL, this tour is set to be an interesting battle of tactical adaptability on spinning tracks.
The series serves as an important bridge for both the countries. Bangladesh, led by mehdi hassan merazWants to defend his fort at home. He has named a full-strength team, including experienced campaigners Mustafizur Rahman And Liton DasA sign of their intention to dominate.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are entering the series with a ‘Next Gen’ team. like with senior stars michel santner away for IPL, Tom Latham Leads the side like hungry newcomers muhammad abbas And Adi Ashok. The focus for the Black Caps will be to remain technically sound against Bangladesh’s spin trio on the extremely slow Mirpur pitches.
New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026: ODI schedule
- 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 Shaheed Flt Lt Motiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, 10:30 AM IST / 05:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM Local
squads
Bangladesh: mehdi hassan meraz (C), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanjeed Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Liton 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 (captain), 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
Also read: Shakib Al Hasan breaks silence on returning to Bangladesh
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- Bangladesh: T Sports and Nagorik TV; frenzy
- New Zealand: sky nz
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland): tnt sports
- India and Nepal: Fancode (OTT
- Pakistan: PTV Sports; frenzy
- Australia: Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports
- North America and MENA: Digital Sports Central DRM
- Rest of the World: Digital Sports Central DRM DI
Also read: Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the schedule of ODI and T20 series against New Zealand


