New Zealand and Bangladesh have experienced exciting encounters across various forms. Their games showcase memorable Test wins as well as thrilling T20 encounters that provide plenty of memorable moments.
From Taijul Islam’s match-winning 6-wicket haul to Will Young’s all-round brilliance, their clashes reflect both teams’ development on the international stage. Beyond just cricketing matches themselves, their games serve as emotional and cultural events that showcase its best attributes.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or last 5 matches of New Zealand National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Margin / Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2025 | ODI (Champions Trophy, Group A) | Rawalpindi, Pakistan | New Zealand | Won by 5 wickets (chasing 237, reached in 46.1 overs) (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 23 Dec 2023 | ODI | Napier, New Zealand | Bangladesh | Won by 9 wickets (after NZ were bowled out for 98) (ESPN.com) |
| 20 Dec 2023 | ODI | Napier, New Zealand | New Zealand | Won by 7 wickets (myKhel) |
| 17 Dec 2023 | ODI | Dunedin, New Zealand | New Zealand | Won by 44 runs (D/L method) (myKhel) |
| 13 Oct 2023 | ODI (World Cup) | Chennai, India | New Zealand | Won by 8 wickets (myKhel) |
Result
New Zealand and Bangladesh share an intriguing cricketing rivalry that has held global fans captivated for decades. Each contest displays the capabilities of both sides; New Zealand typically maintains its dominance; however, Bangladesh has produced some memorable upsets at home recently – be they Test matches or thrilling Twenty20 contests. Each encounter promises excitement for spectators alike!
New Zealand emerged victorious, defeating Bangladesh by five wickets in the sixth Group Stage match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Michael Bracewell stood out for New Zealand, taking four wickets that crippled Bangladesh’s middle order and Rachin Ravindra’s composed ton provided vital momentum towards victory while New Zealand’s disciplined bowling and running between wickets restricted their opponents to 236/9. Najmul Hossain Shanto’s valiant effort 77 was not enough to save Bangladesh from losing out of reaching a target that could have given them a shot at reaching semifinal spots.
Scorecard
Bangladesh and New Zealand have a longstanding rivalry. Both teams have faced each other in two Test matches and four One-Day Internationals; New Zealand has come out victorious most times; Bangladesh has found it challenging to match New Zealand in recent times, though still managed to pull out some key wins like this match-up.
This match took place in Rawalpindi on a pitch that appeared ideal for batsmen. Yet the Tigers came prepared and showed great resilience in their chase of Najmul Hossain Shanto’s fighting 77 and Michael Bracewell’s wicket haul were instrumental in reaching their target with plenty of time remaining – marking New Zealand’s inaugural Champions Trophy victory over Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has made steady strides forward since their dismal start to 2018. They defeated West Indies 3-2 in an ODI series played at home and tied 2-2 in Test series played abroad. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka visited for three-match ODI and two-Test series against them; Bangladesh were unable to post competitive totals in either series but performed better during testing when winning by eight wickets in one test and falling just two runs short in another one.
Bangladesh traveled to Zimbabwe from February-March 2022 for three ODIs and two T20Is, winning all ODI series 3-0 while suffering their only defeat of the tour: Test match 3. Shakib Al Hasan was an outstanding performer for Bangladesh on this tour, winning both series while also being named best player on tour.
Bangladesh began their T20I series against Zimbabwe with an impressive win at Sylhet. Unfortunately, they then lost two consecutive matches before making an incredible comeback to tie the series 3-3 and gain momentum for victory against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium – an unforgettable match featuring incredible performances by both teams!
Points table
New Zealand and Bangladesh share a long and bitter rivalry that spans across all forms of cricket, producing memorable match-ups over time – particularly test cricket. While New Zealand remains dominant, Bangladesh is slowly improving and showing signs of being more competitive; nonetheless, these teams’ rivalry has provided plenty of thrills and thrilling encounters, and will undoubtedly continue to develop further over time.
Bangladesh currently enjoys an impressive 9-4 record against New Zealand in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This feat is particularly remarkable considering they have only played nine ODIs against them so far. Both games between them were extremely close; New Zealand managed to emerge victorious both times nonetheless. New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell earned Player of the Match honors during their opening encounter in Dhaka after taking four wickets for only 29 runs in 10 overs!
New Zealand claimed victory in their opening test match between New Zealand and Bangladesh after an intense contest. Their batsmen scored enough runs to reach their target of 241/3 runs; New Zealand eventually triumphed by 8 wickets – their first win in Bangladesh since 2005!
New Zealand won by seven wickets in their second test victory. Bangladesh bowlers could not contain New Zealand’s powerful batsmen during the initial encounter and failed to contain New Zealand’s attack in this match-up.
Bangladesh will face a formidable New Zealand side on their tour to New Zealand this winter. They’ll come up against veteran players such as Kane Williamson and Trent Boult as well as promising youngsters like Rakibul Hasan and Tanzid Hasan; yet their recent victory in T20I at McLean Park gave the team confidence. Bangladesh hopes to carry that success into India when playing New Zealand at 2026 T20 World Cup tournament.
Statistics
New Zealand and Bangladesh have faced off 46 times, with New Zealand winning 34 out of them while Bangladesh coming out victorious on 11. The two teams met again in 2022 when Bangladesh made history by defeating New Zealand at their own ground for their maiden win against them in an ICC Tournament tournament. Shakib Al Hassan of Bangladesh earned top honours with four wickets taken while also scoring some crucial runs – this performance earned him Player of the Match honors while Ross Taylor of New Zealand finished with an incredible 67 run scorer score!
