New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh Schedule Announced

Following an impressive 2-1 series triumph over Pakistan, Bangladesh’s cricket team is set to host New Zealand in an eagerly anticipated bilateral series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled the official schedule on Monday, 16 March, shortly after the conclusion of the Pakistan series, signalling a seamless transition to the next chapter in the home season for the Tigers.

The New Zealand team is slated to arrive in Bangladesh on 13 April. The tour will feature a white-ball series consisting of three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Notably, this marks Bangladesh’s first engagement in T20I cricket since the country’s participation in the recent World Cup boycott, adding an extra layer of anticipation for local fans.

Upon arrival, the Kiwis will have a brief acclimatisation period to familiarise themselves with local conditions, lasting until 16 April. The series will commence with the first ODI on 17 April at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, widely revered as the ‘Home of Cricket’ in Bangladesh. The second ODI follows on 20 April at the same venue.

After completing the first two ODIs in Dhaka, both teams will travel to Chattogram for the concluding ODI of the series, scheduled for 23 April at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Following the ODI series, the T20I segment begins on 27 April. The first two T20Is will also take place in Chattogram, with the second match scheduled for 29 April. The series will then return to Dhaka for the finale at Mirpur on 2 May.

All ODIs are set to start at 2:00 pm local time, while the T20Is will begin in the evening at 6:00 pm, offering spectators a mix of afternoon and evening cricket experiences.

Tour Schedule at a Glance

The upcoming series provides Bangladesh an opportunity to consolidate its white-ball credentials while testing the adaptability and resilience of both squads. Cricket enthusiasts across the nation are already gearing up for a thrilling sequence of matches, with high expectations from the Tigers following their recent stellar performances.