Cricket has always been a fascinating sport, not only for players but also for viewers and critics. When it comes to cricket rivalries, cricket enthusiasts rooting for their favorite teams turn into spectators as well. One such cricket rivalry is the Bangladesh Vs New Zealand cricket rivalry.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team head to head records in T20 internationals evident the intense, competitive, and captivating tussle between both nations. While New Zealand has always been ahead of Bangladesh, the latter has also proved its strength and talent in T20I. Although Bangladesh have won a few matches against New Zealand, they have closely contested and given tough competition to them.
BAN Vs NZ Head-to-Head Record in T20I
Bangladesh and New Zealand have played 20 matches in T20I format. In these matches, Bangladesh won 4 games, while New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in 15 matches. 1 match was ended without a result.
| Total Matches | 20 |
| BAN Won | 4 |
| NZ Won | 15 |
| BAN Lost | 15 |
| NZ Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
BAN Vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground in T20I
Bangladesh Record at Home Ground Against New Zealand in T20I
Bangladesh played 6 T20I matches with New Zealand on its home ground. Out of which it won 3 games and lost the other 3 to New Zealand.
| Total Matches | 6 |
| BAN Won | 3 |
| NZ Won | 3 |
| BAN Lost | 3 |
| NZ Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
New Zealand Record at Home Ground Against Bangladesh in T20I
New Zealand played strongly on its home soil against Bangladesh in the T20I series and won 10 matches out of 12 matches. Bangladesh won only 1 match, and 1 match ended without any result.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| NZ Won | 10 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| BAN Lost | 10 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
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BAN Vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground in T20I
Bangladesh Record at Away Ground Against New Zealand in T20I
Bangladesh and New Zealand have played 12 matches for the T20I on New Zealand’s grounds. Of these matches, Bangladesh won just one match while New Zealand won 10. One match was declared with no result.
| Total Matches | 12 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Won | 10 |
| BAN Lost | 10 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
New Zealand Record at Away Ground Against Bangladesh in T20I
New Zealand and Bangladesh faced each other for 6 T20I matches in New Zealand. Out of these 6 matches, both New Zealand and Bangladesh won 3 matches each.
| Total Matches | 6 |
| NZ Won | 3 |
| BAN Won | 3 |
| NZ Lost | 3 |
| BAN Lost | 3 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
BAN Vs NZ Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues in T20I
Bangladesh and New Zealand met at neutral venues for 2 T20 international matches, of which New Zealand won 2 and Bangladesh won none.
| Total Matches | 2 |
| BAN Won | 0 |
| NZ Won | 2 |
| BAN Lost | 2 |
| NZ Lost | 0 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats & Records in T20I
Highest Score in BAN vs NZ in T20I
The highest total ever chased in BAN vs NZ in T20I is 210/3. New Zealand achieved it in Hamilton on 28 Mar 2021.
Highest Score by BAN Against NZ in T20I
189/9 is Bangladesh’s highest score ever against New Zealand In the T20I format, achieved in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 6 Nov 2013.
Highest Score by NZ Against BAN in T20I
New Zealand’s highest-ever score in T20I against Bangladesh is 210/3. The match was played in Hamilton on 28 Mar 2021.
Lowest Score in BAN vs NZ in T20I
The lowest total recorded BAN vs NZ in T20I format is 60. It was scored by New Zealand against Bangladesh in Mirpur on 1 Sep 2021.
Lowest Score by BAN Against NZ in T20I
Bangladesh’s lowest total ever against New Zealand in T20Is is 70. Bangladesh made this score on 26 Mar 2016 in Eden Gardens.
Lowest Score By NZ against BAN in T20I
60 is the New Zealand’s lowest-ever score recorded in T20Is against Bangladesh. This score by the Black Caps was recorded in Mirpur on 1 Sep 2021.
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Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats: Individual Records In BAN vs NZ T20I Rivalry
Most runs & Highest Score in Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I Rivalry
Bangladesh National Cricket team all-rounder Mahmudullah scored the highest number of runs ever for the team. In contrast, Finn Allen of New Zealand is credited for scoring the highest-ever runs for the New Zealand Cricket team against Bangladesh in the T20 Internationals.
Shakib Al Hasan recorded the highest score by a Bangladeshi cricketer against New Zealand in T20 internationals. For New Zealand, it was Brendon McCullum who recorded the best innings in T20Is against Bangladesh.
| Stats | BAN | NZ |
| Most Runs | Mahmudullah (306) | Finn Allen (245) |
| Highest scorer | Shakib Al Hasan (70) | Brendon McCullum (123) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I Rivalry
Tim Southee is the best bowler from New Zealand who dismissed 19 Bangladeshi batters in the T20 internationals. For Bangladesh, it’s Mustafizur Rahman who smashed 16 wickets against New Zealand and sent them back to the pavilion in T20Is.
Todd Astle produced the best bowling figures for New Zealand against Bangladesh in T20Is. It is Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh that spelled the best bowling figures in an innings against the BlackCaps.
| Stats | BAN | NZ |
| Most Wickets | Mustafizur Rahman (16) | Tim Southee (19) |
| Best Bowling | Mustafizur Rahman (5/22) | Todd Astle (4/13) |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: T20I
The Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline in T20I matches started with their first match in 2010. In their first match, Bangladesh lost badly to New Zealand with all out at 78 runs.
One iconic moment of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand clash is the 2016 ICC World T20. New Zealand beat Bangladesh smoothly, with its bowlers giving a standout performance and limiting the opponent to 70 runs.
Another significant moment that will remain forever in the Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline is when Bangladesh won their first T20I series against New Zealand with a 3-2, on home soil in 2021, reminiscent of their growth in the shortest format.
In 2023, in the first match of 2023-2024 New Zealand v Bangladesh, Bangladesh had another win against New Zealand, giving tough competition to the top-tier New Zealand.
| Date | Series | Result | Venue |
| 03/02/2010 | 2009-2010 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 10 wickets | Seddon Park |
| 21/09/2012 | 2012-2013 ICC World Twenty20 | New Zealand won by 59 runs | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| 06/11/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 15 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 26/03/2016 | 2015-2016 ICC World Twenty20 | New Zealand won by 75 runs | Eden Gardens |
| 03/01/2017 | 2016-2017 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 6 wickets | McLean Park |
| 06/01/2017 | 2016-2017 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 47 runs | Bay Oval |
| 08/01/2017 | 2016-2017 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 27 runs | Bay Oval |
| 28/03/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 66 runs | Seddon Park |
| 30/03/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 28 runs | McLean Park |
| 01/04/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 65 runs | Eden Park |
| 01/09/2021 | 2021-2022 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 03/09/2021 | 2021-2022 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 4 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 05/09/2021 | 2021-2022 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 52 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 08/09/2021 | 2021-2022 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 10/09/2021 | 2021-2022 Bangladesh vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 27 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 09/10/2022 | 2022-2023 New Zealand Tri-Series | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 12/10/2022 | 2022-2023 New Zealand Tri-Series | New Zealand won by 48 runs | Hagley Oval |
| 27/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets | McLean Park |
| 29/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | No Result | Bay Oval |
| 31/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand vs Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 17 runs | Bay Oval |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 5 T20I Matches
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 3rd Match
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
31st December, 2023
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand (14.4 overs) 95/5
Bangladesh (19.2 overs) 110
New Zealand won by 17 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match: Mitchell Santner
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 2nd Match
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
29th December, 2023
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand (11 overs) 72/2
Bangladesh- Did Not Play
No Result
Man of the Match: No Award
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 1st Match
McLean Park, Napier
27th December, 2023
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand (20 overs) 134/9
Bangladesh (18.4 overs) 137/5
Bangladesh won by 5 wickets with 8 balls to spare
Man of the Match: Mahedi Hasan
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2022-2023 New Zealand Tri-Series – 5th Match
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
12th October, 2022
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand (20 overs) 208/5
Bangladesh (20 overs) 160/7
New Zealand won by 48 runs
Man of the Match: Glenn Phillips
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 3rd Match
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
9th October, 2022
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand (17.5 overs) 142/2
Bangladesh (20 overs) 137/8
New Zealand won by 8 wickets with 13 balls to spare
Man of the Match: Michael Bracewell
