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Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head records [Source: AP, AFP]
Bangladesh are set to host New Zealand in the first of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-E-Bangla International Stadium, Dhaka, on April 17, 10:30 AM (IST).
The hosts, Bangladesh, are coming off a very encouraging 2-1 series win over Pakistan last month, while New Zealand scripted history with their 2-1 series win over India in India earlier in January.
While the T20 action is at the fore with IPL 2026 and PSL, the Kiwis will be led by Tom Latham, while Bangladesh have their full strength squad available.
As the two sides begin their white-ball series in Bangladesh, we explore the ODI head-to-head records ahead of the series opener.
BAN vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
| Criterion | Details |
| Played | 46 |
| BAN won | 11 |
| NZ won | 34 |
| Tied/NR | 0/1 |
BAN vs NZ Highest Team Total in ODIs
New Zealand scored 341/7 when they met Bangladesh in the first ODI of the home series in 2016 at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. They won that match by 77 runs. This is the highest team total in BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs.
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BAN vs NZ Lowest Team Total in ODIs
During the ICC Champions Trophy 2002, Bangladesh were bowled out for 77 runs while trying to chase 245 runs in Colombo (SSC). They lost the match by 167 runs. This is the lowest total in the BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs.
BAN vs NZ Highest Individual Score in ODIs
Opening batter and all-rounder, Soumya Sarkar scored 169 (151) in the 2nd ODI of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in 2023. He recorded this score at Nelson and helped Bangladesh reach 291 in the first innings; however, they lost the match by 7 wickets. This is the highest individual score in BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs.
BAN vs NZ Best Bowling Figures in ODIs
During New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh, 2013, right-arm quick Rubel Hossain picked 6/26 in just 5.5 overs in Mirpur to restrict New Zealand to 162 as Bangladesh won by 43 runs (DLS).
He picked a hat-trick on the evening and dismissed Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson, Brendon McCullum, James Neesham, Nathan McCullum and Grant Elliot. This is the best bowling figure in the BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs.
Most Runs in BAN vs NZ ODIs
Former New captain Ross Taylor has scored 1010 runs in 24 innings in the BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs at an average of 56.11 with two hundreds and 8 fifties to his name. He is the only player across both teams to cross the 1000-run mark in head-to-heads.
Most Wickets in BAN vs NZ ODIs
Left-arm orthodox bowler Shakib Al Hasan has picked 38 wickets in 23 encounters against New Zealand at an economy rate of 5.07 runs per over. He had the best figures of 4/33. He has the most wickets in the BAN vs NZ Head to Head Records in ODIs.
Top Run Scorer of the last BAN vs NZ ODI Match
The two sides last played an ODI during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Rawalpindi, and Rachin Ravindra scored 112 (105) with 12 fours and a six in a successful chase of 237.
Top Wicket Taker of the last BAN vs NZ ODI Match
In the aforementioned Champions Trophy fixture, off-spinner Michael Bracewell bowled a brilliant spell of 4/26 in his 10 overs to restrict Bangladesh to 236/9. He got rid of Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmadullah.
BAN vs NZ Form (Last 5 ODIs)
| Team | Form |
| Bangladesh | L, W, W, L, W |
| New Zealand | W, W, L, W, W |
Conclusion
Having faced each other in close to 50 ODI games ahead of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026, NZ have comprehensively dominated the rivalry with 34 wins. Bangladesh have had moments of brilliance, but the upcoming series, against a second-string Kiwis team, serves as a great opportunity to slightly close the gap between them.
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