Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st T20 Match Statistics

Bangladesh vs New Zealand will be the first T20 match of New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh 2026. The match will be held at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chittagong. The match will start at 2:00 PM local time on Monday, April 27, which will mark the start of an exciting T20 series between the two teams.

Both teams will be eager to start the series on a positive note. Bangladesh, playing in their familiar home conditions, will be looking to capitalise on the pitch and the support of the crowd. On the other hand, New Zealand, who have adapted quickly to the conditions, will be ready to put in a strong performance on foreign soil. With both teams having a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, the match is likely to be competitive and enjoyable.

This match will play a crucial role in determining the course of the entire series. With both teams looking to get the momentum going early on, the first T20I in Chittagong is expected to deliver high-quality play and thrilling moments for cricket fans across the world.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Playing XI:

Bangladesh:

Litton Das ©, Saif Hassan (VC), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.

New Zealand:

Will Young, Tom Latham © (wk), Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Muhammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Jayden Lennox, William ORourke.

Source: Bhalobet