New Zealand and Bangladesh have engaged in some thrilling matches over time, in both Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Their rivalry has witnessed both triumph and heartache over time; each side has taken great strength from this challenge. The clashes of bangladesh national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team have always drawn attention for their intensity and competitive spirit.
Rachin Ravindra completed his maiden Champions Trophy century off 95 balls as he and Tom Latham produced an unbeaten partnership of 113 runs for the fifth wicket to help New Zealand make their Champions Trophy debut at Sylhet.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2023 | Napier | Bangladesh | Won by 9 wickets (myKhel, UC Cricket) |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Nelson | New Zealand | Won by 7 wickets (myKhel, UC Cricket) |
| 17 Dec 2023 | Dunedin | New Zealand | Won by 44 runs (DLS) (myKhel, UC Cricket) |
| 13 Oct 2023 | Chennai (World Cup) | New Zealand | Won by 8 wickets (myKhel, NDTV Sports) |
| 26 Sep 2023 | Mirpur (Dhaka) | New Zealand | Won by 7 wickets (myKhel, UC Cricket) |
Timeline
Bangladesh and New Zealand have always been fierce rivals when it comes to international cricket. Ever since Bangladesh first entered international competition in 1971, their national cricket teams have competed against one another in Tests and One Day Internationals with thrilling results both times – from historic upsets to impressive wins! Their rivalry offers a fascinating study in nation building.
Bangladesh created history in their inaugural Test held at Sylhet by defeating New Zealand by 150 runs, achieving their largest margin of victory ever over them in any Test match.
Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his maiden century against New Zealand, becoming one of the first Bangladeshis ever to do so against them at home. New Zealand responded in the second match and won by four wickets to square the series 1-1.
Bangladesh have found success against New Zealand in ODI cricket despite recent difficulties, and in their most recent meeting at the Champions Trophy they beat them by an overwhelming 211 run margin – thanks to an outstanding performance by Rachin Ravindra.
After losing its openers early in the match, New Zealand found it difficult to regain their footing in the game. But their middle order batsmen rallied admirably to post a challenging total.
Glenn Phillips played brilliantly to bring up 237 with less than five wickets remaining. Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman did their best to limit New Zealand’s innings but fell short.
Bangladesh made an early lead thanks to Shakib Al Hasan’s early six-and-four smash. New Zealand bowlers quickly tightened their grip on Bangladesh batsmen, who became less effective scoring runs as their bowlers quickly caught them out.
Taskin kept Bangladesh alive with early strikes while Shakib’s 77-run knock kept Bangladesh alive until Ravindra finally showed his brilliance and sealed victory for Bangladesh.
Matches
New Zealand and Bangladesh have long enjoyed playing one another over time, first meeting during a Test series in 2001 when Bangladesh struggled against New Zealand’s veteran Black Caps to find their footing.
Winning one Test but losing both followed, this series became an educational experience for Bangladesh as they found their place against experienced opponents.
Since then, both teams have traded blows. New Zealand remains difficult to defeat on home ground but Bangladesh is starting to prove they can compete across multiple formats and on their home turf.
The inaugural test between Bangladesh and Australia was an action-packed affair, with both teams amassing over 350 runs each in their innings.
Notable also was Bangladesh’s debut at day/night Test cricket – taking an initial lead but succumbing by an innings and 45 runs in their second innings despite captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s heroic 77 not being enough against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack.
Bangladesh’s chase started poorly and they appeared at risk of falling behind quickly, until Taskin Ahmed struck in the first over by bowling Will Young for a duck and Rachin Ravindra produced an assured century which helped New Zealand recover and reach their target with 3.5 overs left to spare.
Michael Bracewell’s economical spin was instrumental in Bangladesh’s defeat. His economical bowling kept the pressure on their top-order batsmen, who failed to convert good starts into large scores. Meanwhile, New Zealand batsmen struggled in Rawalpindi conditions, and made some unwise decisions that ultimately cost them.
New Zealand has historically dominated ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand, yet they’ve experienced their share of victories too.
One such victory occurred during the 2017 Champions Trophy when Bangladesh staged an amazing comeback and defeated New Zealand at Cardiff – considered one of the greatest achievements in Bangladesh cricket history! Among those making headlines during that matchup was Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah who both made names for themselves during that match-up and will forever remember it fondly.
Preparation
Bangladesh, though a relatively young team, has quickly established itself as one of the most engaging teams to watch in world cricket.
Ranked 10th for Test matches, 4th in both ODIs and T20Is respectively and boasting some thrilling matches with New Zealand rivalry as their Tigers have gone from underdogs to contenders thanks to Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim leading them on.
Bangladesh was touring New Zealand for both a Test and ODI series for the first time ever this summer, making history by beating Black Caps for first time on home turf and becoming first Bangladesh captain ever to win an inaugural Test match as Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 100 in debut Test win – but could not replicate their home success in subsequent matches, losing by an innings and 44 runs each time.
Bangladesh struggled to post competitive totals and experienced multiple batting collapses during its ODI series against New Zealand, losing all three ODI matches with an 0-3 whitewash being handed out by them.
Bangladesh’s bowlers did their best to limit the Kiwis, with Taskin Ahmed taking two wickets and Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain each taking one wicket – but thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s spectacular work they reached their target with plenty of overs remaining.
New Zealand are an impressive team on the pitch and boast extensive international cricket experience. Boasting talented players such as Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori as well as experienced coaches such as Jamie Siddons and Shane Jurgensen.
Scorecard
Bangladesh and New Zealand meet regularly in one-day internationals and Twenty20 internationals, sharing both moments of glory and heartache in each encounter. Their rivalry has been defined by Bangladesh’s and New Zealand’s respective journeys from underdog to contender; its development makes for an engrossing tale.
Bangladesh and New Zealand first clashed in a Test series and Bangladesh struggled against New Zealand’s experience and discipline, but their second Test was abandoned due to rain, and Bangladesh finally ended a 21-match losing streak against them.
Bangladesh has made significant strides forward in their ODI performance and are now considered a formidable opponent, but New Zealand remain formidable opponents on home turf, which was demonstrated in their dominating performance against Bangladesh at this year’s Champions Trophy match.
New Zealand’s bowlers dominated this match, restricting Bangladesh to just 236 runs. Najmul Hossain Shanto scored an excellent 77 for Bangladesh but it wasn’t enough to challenge New Zealand. Michael Bracewell proved himself by taking four wickets while also contributing with both bat and ball to help his side secure victory.
Bracewell took swift and effective bowling action against Bangladesh’s top order to leave them reeling at 14/3, taking three consecutive wickets within six overs thanks to his fast pace and use of short boundaries.
Shakib Al Hasan and Nahidul Islam both contributed with one wicket each while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman took two each.
New Zealand’s batting then came alive, reaching their target with just 3.5 overs remaining. Brendon McCullum produced an astounding innings from just 58 balls that provided plenty of power hitting, while the rest of their batting line-up played its part well behind him. Rachin Ravindra’s match-defining 112 sealed New Zealand’s easy victory.
With their win, New Zealand have confirmed their spot in the semi-final alongside India. After beginning the tournament with a defeat to Pakistan, their performance showed they are legitimate contenders for victory.
