Bangladesh vs New Zealand Today's Match Prediction, 1st ODI - Who will win today’s match?
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Published - 16 Apr 2026, 10:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
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Bangladesh (BAN) will take on New Zealand (NZ) in the first ODI of the three-match series on Friday, April 17, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh are fresh from an ODI series win on home soil against Pakistan and will look to continue their winning momentum in the upcoming rubber.
On the other hand, New Zealand registered a historic away series against India in their last assignment in January. With both teams at the top of their games, having won their respective last assignments, the upcoming fixture promises to be a mouth-watering affair for the fans.
BAN vs NZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Friday, April 17 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 1st ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 11:00 AM |
Venue Statistics (ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 145 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 65 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 76 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 218 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 187 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 370/4 (50) by IND vs BAN |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 58/10 (17.4) by BAN vs IND |
| Highest Score Chased | 330/4 (47.5 ovs) by IND vs PAK |
| Lowest Score Defended | 105/10 (25.3 ovs) by IND vs BAN |
Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Favourable | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 46 |
| Bangladesh | 11 |
| New Zealand | 34 |
| No Result | 1 |
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Playing XI Prediction
Bangladesh
Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman
New Zealand
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Tom Latham (c & wk), Muhammad Abbas, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will O'Rourke, Jayden Lennox
Players to watch out for:
Tanzid Hasan
The opening batter was adjudged Player of the Series in the Pakistan series, being the leading run scorer with 175 runs from three innings. He will look to continue his rich form in the upcoming series as well and get Bangladesh off to a winning start.
Will O’ Rourke
The right-arm speedster last played an ODI in April 2025 against Pakistan and has 22 wickets from 17 innings. Rourke has been one of the rising stars from New Zealand in recent times and will look to leave an immediate impact with the ball in the upcoming fixture.
Today's Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
