Bangladesh and New Zealand will face each other in the 1st T20I in Chattogram. Bangladesh are coming with confidence after a strong ODI series, while New Zealand will aim to start the T20 series on a winning note.
Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Time | As per schedule |
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches | Bangladesh Wins | New Zealand Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 4 | 15 | 1 |
New Zealand have a strong record against Bangladesh in T20Is.
Pitch Report
The match will be played at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium.
The pitch here is balanced and supports both batters and bowlers. Teams can score runs, but bowlers also get help if they bowl in the right areas.
Venue Stats (T20 Matches)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 36 |
| Batting First Wins | 18 |
| Chasing Wins | 18 |
There is no clear advantage for batting first or chasing. This means the match can go either way depending on performance.
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Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh (BAN)
| Player |
|---|
| Litton Das (wk) |
| Soumya Sarkar |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Towhid Hridoy |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c) |
| Afif Hossain |
| Rishad Hossain |
| Nahid Rana |
| Mustafizur Rahman |
| Shoriful Islam |
New Zealand (NZ)
| Player |
|---|
| Tom Latham (c & wk) |
| Will Young |
| Henry Nicholls |
| Dean Foxcroft |
| Josh Clarkson |
| Muhammad Abbas |
| Nathan Smith |
| Adithya Ashok |
| Ben Sears |
| Blair Tickner |
| William O’Rourke |
Final Thoughts
New Zealand have a better head-to-head record, but Bangladesh will have the home advantage.
With a balanced pitch and equal record for batting first and chasing at this venue, fans can expect a close match.
