New Zealand and Bangladesh have battled each other in thrilling encounters across different formats of cricket over recent years, from Test series in 2023 to high-impact ODI fixtures; each match has contributed to this captivating rivalry. Fans often look back at the new zealand national cricket team vs bangladesh national cricket team match scorecard to analyze performances and turning points.
Taskin Ahmed struck a devastating blow for Bangladesh by dismissing Glenn Phillips with an exceptional delivery from Taskin Ahmed – taking away their ability to consolidate.
| Date | Format | Venue | Bangladesh Score | New Zealand Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | ODI | Queenstown | — | Won by 10 wickets | NZ won series decider by big margin (3rd ODI) (Cricbuzz, NDTV Sports) |
| Dec 23, 2023 | ODI | Napier | 99/1 (15.1 overs) | 98 all out (31.4 overs) | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ODI | Nelson | 291 (49.5 overs) | 296/3 (46.2 overs) | New Zealand won by 7 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| Dec 17, 2023 | ODI | Dunedin | 200/9 (30 overs) | 239/7 (30 overs) | NZ won by 44 runs (D/L method) (NDTV Sports) |
| Dec 27, 2023 | T20I | Napier | 137/5 (18.4 overs) | 134/9 (20 overs) | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets (NDTV Sports, myKhel) |
Toss
New Zealand boasts an acclaimed Test cricket history. Ranked number one globally and winning numerous matches against Australia at Brisbane in 1985 – when Richard Hadlee took an unforgettable 9-52 while Michael Crowe scored an outstanding 188 run innings – they made history when becoming the first team ever to defeat them on home ground in a test series series win!
Bangladesh and New Zealand have seen their rivalry deepen over time, as evident by this victory for Bangladesh against New Zealand in this match. While New Zealand has so far held an edge over Bangladesh in all formats of competition between them, Bangladesh is slowly improving and winning some memorable matches against them – such as this match at New Zealand territory.
It will be exciting to witness how both teams fare on each others territory!
Both teams will look to improve their performances during the Test series, marking their first encounter since 2017’s Champions Trophy on home turf. Furthermore, future matches will help both sides establish where they stand in terms of rankings; those finishing top two will qualify for semi-finals of competition.
Bangladesh started their innings off well, with Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto posting an impressive 45-run first wicket partnership. Unfortunately for them though, New Zealand’s disciplined bowling of Michael Bracewell and William O’Rourke kept their momentum under check and allowed New Zealand to remain firmly in control of proceedings.
The Black Caps were slow off the mark, but once they did they put on an impressive performance. Although Will Young was lost early on, Rachin Ravindra scored an amazing century while Tom Latham made important contributions towards helping their side reach 245-9.
Bangladesh had an imperfect start to this tournament, yet have steadily improved as time passed. They will need to revamp their batting model if they wish to compete against the best in the world, but will emerge better prepared for future internationals as a result of doing it differently. When it comes to bating, this statement holds particularly true.
First innings
New Zealand made an excellent start to their innings on day two, finishing at 180 for three with an advantage of 134 runs. Kane Williamson led their efforts, scoring 91 runs. Devon Conway chipped in 33 and shared in an invaluable partnership after Williamson was dismissed by Woakes.
New Zealand have long been one of the best teams in the world, boasting great players like Martin Crowe, John F Reid and Richard Hadlee – but have never managed to capture a World Cup victory due to struggling to find an optimal combination between good players and great ones.
The Black Caps have earned themselves a name as an all-black uniforms symbolizes unity and pride for New Zealand. Since 1975 they have played international cricket and earned themselves the reputation as being a difficult team to defeat, winning 28 test matches while reaching six semi-finals in total.
New Zealand remains a top-level cricket nation despite recent performances that may suggest otherwise. They possess a formidable squad and coaching staff and have won bilateral series against India, Australia and England as well as having an impressive ODI record.
The team has been led by various captains, such as Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori. Since its inaugural tournament began, they have taken part in every ICC men’s tournament; often pushing themselves beyond their potential in matches against stronger competition. The Black Caps are widely seen as fighters.
The Black Caps have much to look forward to in their future and hope they can continue their improvement during their next tournament. In particular, their batting has been inconsistent; if they can form strong partnerships and use bowlers effectively they could become formidable rivals in future tournaments.
Second innings
New Zealand are an immensely successful team in all forms of cricket, boasting success across all formats and having been known to punch above their weight by winning both the inaugural World Test Championship and the ICC KnockOut Trophy. Furthermore, they have reached six ODI World Cup finals and four out of eight T20I World Cup semi-finals; boasting a long tradition and with many great players to call upon.
The Black Caps are an outstanding team, led by Brendon McCullum in Test cricket and Ross Taylor in ODIs and T20Is respectively. This talented squad boasts an acclaimed tradition of entertaining cricket, while their good sportsmanship stands them in good stead.
Additionally, their fast bowling and batting at the top of their order is unrivaled; additionally they’re known as one of the greatest teams at balancing attack with defense due to an array of talented all-rounders on board.
As expected, New Zealand opened strong in the first session, hitting early boundaries to put Zimbabwe under pressure early. Blessing Muzarabani struggled with his line and length bowling short or full balls without providing any penetration into Will Young and Devon Conway’s innings, who batted fluently to reach fifty.
Zimbabwe slowly lost momentum during the final session with Tafadzwa Tsiga and Brendan Taylor providing some resistance.
New Zealand are still formidable all-format opponents despite losing several key members to the Indian Premier League, thanks to having a stellar squad including Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor who are known for their attacking game as well as Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner, and Tom Latham who can score big runs.
The Black Caps boast an extensive history of success, producing some of the most thrilling cricket in recent memory. Their propensity to reach later stages of major tournaments such as 2019 Cricket World Cup was evident; winning three games before losing a couple more along the way helped secure second-place in overall standings.
Third innings
New Zealand and Bangladesh share a longstanding cricketing rivalry that spans both T20Is and Test matches. Both sides have met 19 times during test match history; with New Zealand winning 14 games to two for Bangladesh; however, in T20 format New Zealand have recently proven more dominant, taking wins at each of their last three meetings against their counterparts.
Taskin Ahmed opened his bowling account by bowling Will Young out for a duck with an off-break delivery from him, with Kane Williamson soon thereafter succumbing with an edge falling to Mushfiqur Rahim at slip.
But New Zealand was able to recover thanks to Ravindra and Latham’s strong batting, who built an unbroken 129-run partnership that kept New Zealand in control until Ravindra was finally dismissed for 112 in the 38th over, caught by Parvez Hossain Emon off Rishad Hossain – but Tom Latham quickly followed shortly afterwards, running himself out attempting to steal single with only 23 runs needed off 51 balls remaining in their innings.
Bangladesh made an admirable effort in their final innings but could not form large partnerships and exert enough pressure on New Zealand’s bowlers, ultimately leading them downfall by failing to score big runs.
Bangladesh displayed impressive potential in this tournament despite their loss, winning two games and topping their group. Still, much work needs to be done with regards to their batting – building bigger partnerships while not giving away too many cheap wickets is key for Bangladesh’s success in future tournaments.
On March 2, the third test between Bangladesh and New Zealand will take place, marking an important test game as both teams battle to maintain their semifinal spots in this tournament. Last time these two sides faced each other it was close, with both scoring more than 300 runs each in the opening innings of their test matches against one another.
Bangladesh have played India in five-match series in February and March before facing Bangladesh again here; New Zealander Michael Bracewell will look to continue his fine form into this crucial encounter.