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Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka, Pitch Report, Weather Report For BAN vs NZ 1st ODI 2026



Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka (Source: X)Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka (Source: X)

Bangladesh will take on New Zealand in the first ODI of a three-match series on Friday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

Bangladesh will be led by all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The hosts have been playing only bilateral series recently, with no participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. They will now focus fully on ODIs as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup next year.

The Bengal Tigers will also take confidence from their recent ODI performances, having won back-to-back series against the West Indies and Pakistan.

On the other hand, New Zealand come into the series with strong confidence as well. They recently played a T20I series against South Africa and now return to the ODI format with a slightly adjusted squad. The visitors will be under the captaincy of Tom Latham.

New Zealand's squad includes key players such as Henry Nicholls, Will Young, and fast bowlers William O’Rourke and Ben Sears.

Having said this, in this article, let's take a look at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch report and weather report for BAN vs NZ 1st ODI.

Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch report for BAN vs NZ- 1st ODI

Criterion
Details
Matches played126
Won by the team batting first60
Won by the team bowling first64
NR/Tied2/0
Average score batting 1st226
Average score batting 2nd196
Average run rate4.85
% of wickets by pacers53.93
% of wickets by spinners46.06

(Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka stats)

The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch report for BAN vs NZ 1st ODI suggests it will likely be slow and spin-friendly. The surface will typically assist spinners from the very beginning, making it a challenging venue for batters.

As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down further, with low bounce and reduced pace making stroke play difficult.

As per the BAN vs NZ Pitch Repoort, the batters often struggle to time their shots, especially during the middle overs when spinners come into play. The turning track allows spin bowlers to grip the ball and extract turn.

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Despite this, the overall nature of the pitch will heavily favour spin bowling in BAN vs NZ 1st ODI. Teams often rely on their spin attack to control the middle overs and create wicket-taking opportunities.

Historically, chasing teams have had a slight advantage at this venue, though run-scoring is not easy in either innings. Captains winning the toss are often inclined to bowl first.

Dhaka Weather Report for BAN vs NZ- 1st ODI

Criterion
Details
Temperature34°C
WindS 11 km/h -19 km/h
Probability of Precipitation25%
Cloud Cover45%

(Source: AccWeather.com)

The Dhaka weather forecast for BAN vs NZ 1st ODI on April 17 is expected to be hot and mostly bright, with temperature around 34°C. It will feel even warmer; however, the heat will feel more intense, with the temperature climbing up to about 40°C.

During the day, wind is expected to be light to moderate, blowing from the south at around 11 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 19 km/h.

There will be around 45% cloud cover, but sunshine will still dominate most of the day. There is a 25% chance of precipitation, but rainfall is not expected to be significant, with a total of 0.0 mm forecast. The chance of thunderstorms is also very low at 6%.

Overall, the BAN vs NZ Weather Report suggests that it is expected to be hot, bright, and perfect for the match without any significant interruptions expected.

Conclusion

Taking a look at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium pitch report and Dhaka weather report for the BAN vs NZ 1st ODI, the conditions appear great for an perfect encounter. The fans can expect uninterrupted action with no risk of rain during the BAN vs NZ 1st ODI clash.

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