Cricket clashes between various countries are characterized by excitement and fierce competition. Bangladesh vs New Zealand cricket rivalry can be defined in one word: competitiveness. With both teams winning tough games and vying for domination, the battle is intense.
On the one side, New Zealand is a top-tier side with key players such as Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Will Young. Bangladesh, on the other hand, began playing cricket much later than New Zealand, but has since progressed and competed closely with even the top-tier nations.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand head-to-head records in test matches started with their first encounter in 2001, with New Zealand winning comprehensively. Since then, the winning command has been in the hands of New Zealand. Bangladesh has won a few matches against New Zealand in test matches, however, it has strongly contested. Time and again, both teams have proved their prowess and strength in the sport. However, New Zealand has the advantage due to a string of victories in international matches.
BAN Vs NZ Head to Head Record in Test
Bangladesh and New Zealand have played a total of 19 matches in the tests. Out of those 19 matches, Bangladesh won 2, New Zealand emerged victorious in 14, and 3 of the matches were drawn.
| Total Matches | 19 |
| BAN Won | 2 |
| NZ Won | 14 |
| BAN Lost | 14 |
| NZ Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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BAN Vs NZ Head to Head Record at Home Ground in Test
Bangladesh Record at Home Ground Against New Zealand in Test
Bangladesh played 8 matches on its home soil against New Zealand in tests, out of which Bangladesh won 1 match, lost 4 to New Zealand and 3 of the matches were drawn.
| Total Matches | 8 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Won | 4 |
| BAN Lost | 4 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| Draw | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
New Zealand Record at Home Ground Against Bangladesh in Test
New Zealand faced Bangladesh in its home ground in the tests 11 times, out of which New Zealand played brilliantly and won 10 matches, while Bangladesh won only 1 match.
| Total Matches | 11 |
| NZ Won | 10 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| BAN Lost | 10 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
BAN Vs NZ Head to Head Record at Away Ground in Test
Bangladesh Record at Away Ground Against New Zealand in Test
Bangladesh faced New Zealand in New Zealand for the tests 11 times, in which Bangladesh lost 10 matches to New Zealand and won only one.
| Total Matches | 11 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Won | 10 |
| BAN Lost | 10 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
New Zealand Record at Away Ground Against Bangladesh in Test
New Zealand and Bangladesh have played 8 test matches on Bangladesh grounds. Out of these matches, New Zealand won 4 matches, Bangladesh won 1, and rest 3 matches were drawn.
| Total Matches | 8 |
| NZ Won | 4 |
| BAN Won | 1 |
| NZ Lost | 1 |
| BAN Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
BAN Vs NZ Head to Head Record at Neutral Venues in Test
Bangladesh and New Zealand have not played any test match at neutral venues, therefore no records are available for the same.
| Total Matches | 0 |
| BAN Won | 0 |
| NZ Won | 0 |
| BAN Lost | 0 |
| NZ Lost | 0 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats & Records in Test
Highest Score in BAN vs NZ in Test
715/6d is the highest total ever achieved in BAN vs NZ test matches. This score was totaled by New Zealand in Hamilton on 28 Feb 2019.
Highest Score by BAN Against NZ in Test
Bangladesh’s highest-ever total achieved against New Zealand in BAN vs NZ test matches is 595/8d. Bangladesh recorded this score in Wellington on 12 Jan 2017.
Highest Score by NZ Against BAN in Test
The highest-ever total recorded by New Zealand against Bangladesh in BAN vs NZ in test format is 715/6d. It was played on 28 Feb 2019 in Hamilton.
Lowest Score in BAN vs NZ in Test
The lowest total ever recorded in BAN vs NZ in tests is 108. It was scored by Bangladesh against New Zealand in Hamilton on 18 Dec 2001.
Lowest Score by BAN Against NZ in Test
Bangladesh’s lowest total ever in tests against New Zealand is 108. It recorded this score in Hamilton on 18 Dec 2001.
Lowest Score By NZ against BAN in Test
New Zealand’s lowest total ever against Bangladesh in tests is 169. New Zealand made this score on 1 Jan 2022 in Mount Maunganui.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Stats: Individual Records In BAN vs NZ Test Rivalry
Most runs & Highest Score in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test Rivalry
Bangladesh’s opening batter Tamim Iqbal scored the highest-ever runs (908) for Bangladesh against New Zealand in test matches. For New Zealand, it is Kane Williamson who scored the most runs against Bangladesh.
Shakib Al Hasan is the highest scorer for Bangladesh in Bangladesh vs New Zealand test matches. For New Zealand, it is Tom Latham who recorded the highest scores against Bangladesh in the Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test.
| Stats | BAN | NZ |
| Most Runs | Tamim Iqbal (908) | Kane Williamson (822) |
| Highest scorer | Shakib Al Hasan (217) | Tom Latham (252) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test Rivalry
Shakib Al Hasan took the most wickets for Bangladesh in the Bangladesh vs New Zealand test, and for New Zealand, it is Daniel Vettori who dismissed the most batters of Bangladesh.
Shakib Al Hasan also holds the record for the best bowling performance by a Bangladeshi Cricketer against New Zealand in test matches. Whereas, for New Zealand, Chris Cairns is the best bowling performer against the Bangladesh National Cricket team in tests.
| Stats | BAN | NZ |
| Most Wickets | Shakib Al Hasan (26) | Daniel Vettori (51) |
| Best Bowling | Shakib Al Hasan (7/36) | Chris Cairns (7/53) |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: Test
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline in test matches dates back to their first test match in 2001-2002 New Zealand v Bangladesh Series. New Zealand won against Bangladesh. Although, there are few cases of Bangladesh winning against New Zealand in test format, certain iconic moments brought the world’s attention to the Bangladesh National Cricket team.
One such iconic moment was the first test match of the 2008-2009 Bangladesh v New Zealand test series. The match was played in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Bangladesh nearly secured a win but eventually lost by three wickets.
Another significant moment in the Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team timeline history is in 2017 when Bangladesh scored their highest test against New Zealand (595/8) in Wellington, but New Zealand made a remarkable comeback to win the match.
The efforts of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team finally reaped results when it won the first match of the 2021-2022 New Zealand v Bangladesh series. It was the first-ever win of Bangladesh against New Zealand in the test series.
| Date | Series | Result | Venue |
| 18/12/2001 | 2001-2002 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 52 runs | Seddon Park |
| 26/12/2001 | 2001-2002 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 74 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 19/10/2004 | 2004-2005 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by an innings and 99 runs | Bangabandhu National Stadium |
| 26/10/2004 | 2004-2005 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by an innings and 101 runs | MA Aziz Stadium |
| 04/01/2008 | 2007-2008 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 9 wickets | University Oval |
| 12/01/2008 | 2007-2008 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 137 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 17/10/2008 | 2008-2009 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 3 wickets | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium |
| 25/10/2008 | 2008-2009 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Match Drawn | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 15/02/2010 | 2009-2010 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 121 runs | Seddon Park |
| 09/10/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Match Drawn | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium |
| 21/10/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Match Drawn | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 12/01/2017 | 2016-2017 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Basin Reserve |
| 20/01/2017 | 2016-2017 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 9 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 28/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 52 runs | Seddon Park |
| 08/03/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 12 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 01/01/2022 | 2021-2022 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets | Bay Oval |
| 09/01/2022 | 2021-2022 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by an innings and 117 runs | Hagley Oval |
| 28/11/2023 | 2023-2024 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 150 runs | Sylhet Stadium |
| 06/12/2023 | 2023-2024 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 4 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 5 Test Matches
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 Bangladesh v New Zealand – 2nd Test
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
6th December, 2023
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat
Bangladesh 172 & 144
New Zealand 180 & 139/6
New Zealand won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match: Glenn Phillips
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2023-2024 Bangladesh v New Zealand – 1st Test
Sylhet Stadium, Sylhet
28th November, 2023
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
Bangladesh 310 & 338
New Zealand 317 & 181
Bangladesh won by 150 runs
Man of the Match: Taijul Islam
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2021-2022 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 2nd Test
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
9th January, 2022
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand 521/6 dec
Bangladesh 126 & 278
New Zealand won by an innings and 117 runs
Man of the Match: Tom Latham
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2021-2022 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 1st Test
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
1st January, 2022
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand 328 & 169
Bangladesh 458 & 42/2
Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Ebadot Hossain
Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2018-2019 New Zealand v Bangladesh – 2nd Test
Basin Reserve, Wellington
8th March, 2019
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field
New Zealand 432/6 dec
Bangladesh 211 & 209
New Zealand won by an innings and 12 runs
Man of the Match: Ross Taylor
