Among a lot of franchise T20 cricket action, Bangladesh will host some international cricket. They will host New Zealand for a white-ball series in April 2026.
Here’s all you need to know about New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh 2026.
When does the Bangladesh vs New Zealand series start?
The series starts on April 17, 2026, in Mirpur. Bangladesh will take on New Zealand in the first one-dayer at 2:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST).
How many matches are in the series?
Both teams will play a total of six games. Three of those are ODIs, while the other three are T20Is.
Which venues will host the matches?
The series is split across two venues. Mirpur and Chattogram will host three matches each.
Here are the venues:
- Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
- Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
What’s the full schedule for the Bangladesh vs New Zealand series 2026?
Mirpur will host another ODI on April 20, while both teams will travel to Chattogram for the final ODI. The last one-dayer is on April 23.
Then the focus will shift to T20Is. The first match is on April 27, while the second is on April 29, with both games in Chattogram.
Both teams will be back in Mirpur to close out the series with the last T20I on May 2.
New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2026: ODI & T20I Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 1st ODI | Mirpur | 2:00 PM/1:30 PM |
| April 20, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI | Mirpur | 2:00 PM/1:30 PM |
| April 23, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI | Chattogram | 2:00 PM/1:30 PM |
| April 27, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 1st T20I | Chattogram | 6:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| April 29, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 2nd T20I | Chattogram | 6:00 PM/5:30 PM |
| May 2, 2026 | BAN vs NZ, 3rd T20I | Mirpur | 2:00 PM/1:30 PM |
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
India’s Domestic Cricket Schedule 2025-26
New Zealand Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Series 2026 Schedule
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Full Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England 2026 Home Season Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
England’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What are the squads?
New Zealand announced their touring party almost two weeks ahead of the series. Tom Latham is set to lead the Blackcaps in the absence of regular skipper Mitchell Santner.
Many of their players are returning from injuries. The most notable returnees are pacers Will O’Rourke, Matthew Fisher and Blair Tickner.
Muhammad Abbas and Adi Ashok are part of the ODI setup. Meanwhile, Kristian Clarke, Ben Sears and Jayden Lennox feature in both squads.
New Zealand’s ODI Squad vs Bangladesh:
Tom Latham (capt), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young
New Zealand’s T20I Squad vs Bangladesh:
Tom Latham (capt), Katene Clarke, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Bevin Jacobs, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Tim Robinson, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner
Bangladesh haven’t yet named their squad.
Where to watch the Bangladesh vs New Zealand series 2026?
Broadcasting details will be added later.
Read Next | New Zealand’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.