Hey there, cricket fans! Imagine two teams stepping onto the field—one a plucky underdog from the lush deltas of South Asia, the other a bunch of cool-headed warriors from the rugged islands down under. That’s the story of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline. Their clashes aren’t just games; they’re tales of grit, upsets, and those nail-biting moments that make you spill your tea. Whether you’re a kid discovering cricket or a grandparent reliving glory days, this article dives into their head-to-head timeline. We’ll keep it simple, fun, and straight from the heart—like chatting with a mate at the boundary.
Cricket’s a funny old game, isn’t it? Bangladesh joined the big leagues in 1973 but really burst onto the scene with Test status in 2000. New Zealand, meanwhile, has been a steady force since the 1930s, known for their never-say-die spirit. Over the years, these two have locked horns in Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and T20Is, with New Zealand often holding the upper hand. But oh, the surprises Bangladesh has sprung! From their first-ever Test win against the Kiwis to shocking ODI upsets, this rivalry shows how cricket levels the playing field.
In this piece, we’ll stroll through their shared history chronologically, highlighting key matches that shaped it all. We’ll wrap it up with a handy table of every encounter—easy to scan, no jargon overload. By the end, you’ll see why these battles aren’t just stats; they’re stories of growth, heartbreak, and pure joy. Grab your popcorn (or samosas), and let’s play!
The Early Days: Humble Beginnings and One-Sided Starts (1990s–2000s)
Picture this: It’s 1990, and Bangladesh is still finding its feet in international cricket. Their first brush with New Zealand comes in the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah. The Black Caps, led by experienced hands like Martin Crowe, steamroll the Tigers by 161 runs. Bangladesh could only muster 87 chasing New Zealand’s whopping 248. Ouch! It was a baptism by fire, but it lit a spark.
Fast forward to 1995, and the teams meet again in the ODI World Cup in India. New Zealand wins by 277 runs—yes, you read that right. The Kiwis piled up 362, and Bangladesh folded for 85. These early ODIs were tough lessons for the Tigers, who were building from scratch. By the late ’90s, Bangladesh had gained Test status, but their first Test against New Zealand didn’t come until 2001.
That 2001 series in New Zealand was a whitewash. In the first Test at Dunedin, the hosts won by 9 wickets after Bangladesh’s batsmen struggled against the seamers. The second at Wellington was even more one-sided: New Zealand claimed an innings victory by 137 runs. Captain Stephen Fleming’s side was clinical, exposing Bangladesh’s inexperience. But here’s the human side—Bangladeshi players like Aminul Islam returned home not defeated, but determined. These losses fueled their fire.
The 2004/05 tour of Bangladesh saw more draws than drama. The first Test in Chittagong ended level after Bangladesh’s Mohammad Rafique spun a web (he took 6 wickets). The second in Dhaka was another stalemate, with New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori countering brilliantly. It was progress—no losses at home! Off the field, fans in Dhaka cheered louder, sensing the Tigers were growing claws.
By 2007, in the ODI World Cup in the West Indies, New Zealand edged a thriller by 0 wickets (via Duckworth-Lewis). Bangladesh fought hard, posting 253, but rain played spoilsport. These encounters taught Bangladesh resilience—something they’d need in spades.
The 2010s: Turning Tides and Iconic Upsets
The 2010s? Now we’re talking drama! New Zealand toured Bangladesh for a one-off Test in Hamilton. Brendon McCullum’s explosive 225 helped the Kiwis declare at 553/7, and they won by 121 runs. But Bangladesh showed fight, with Tamim Iqbal’s gritty knocks hinting at future stars.
ODIs heated up too. In 2010, during the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies, Bangladesh stunned everyone by beating New Zealand by 2 wickets in a group game. Chasing 149, Mushfiqur Rahim’s cool head sealed it. It was Bangladesh’s first win in any format against the Kiwis—a massive morale booster!
The 2013 Champions Trophy in England saw New Zealand pip Bangladesh by 13 runs. Corey Anderson’s fiery 66 off 27 balls set a target of 288, and the Tigers fell just short. But in 2015, during New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh, the ODIs were split 2-1 in the hosts’ favor? Wait, no—actually, New Zealand won the series 3-0, but Bangladesh made them sweat.
Let’s not forget the 2016 World T20 in India, where Bangladesh hammered New Zealand by 4 wickets. Taskin Ahmed’s pace troubled the Kiwis, restricting them to 140. This win propelled the Tigers to the semis—pure magic!
Tests got tighter. The 2013 series in New Zealand ended 2-0 to the hosts, but Bangladesh’s 2014 home series drew both Tests. In Chittagong, they declared at 501 in the first innings! Draws, yes, but they were earning respect.
Then came 2017—a golden year for Bangladesh. In the Champions Trophy in England, the Tigers shocked New Zealand by 5 wickets. Mustafizur Rahim’s slingy action dismantled the batting, and Soumya Sarkar’s explosive 60 chased down 266. Fans back home danced in the streets! Later that year, in the tri-series in the UAE, Bangladesh won by 7 wickets. The underdogs were roaring.
New Zealand bounced back in 2018/19, winning ODIs in both countries. But the Tests? In 2019, at Seddon Park, it was another Kiwi win by an innings. Still, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan was a one-man army, taking 5-wicket hauls.
The 2020s: Maturity, Heartbreaks, and Historic Breakthroughs
Entering the 2020s, COVID shook things up, but the rivalry endured. The 2021 T20 World Cup in Oman saw New Zealand edge Bangladesh by 3 runs—a heartbreaker. But in 2022, during New Zealand’s tour, Bangladesh pulled off their first-ever Test win against the Kiwis! In Mount Maunganui, Litton Das’s 186 and Ebadot Hossain’s 6/46 skittled New Zealand for 169, winning by 142 runs. Captain Mominul Haque called it “a dream come true.” Tears flowed in the dressing room—pure emotion.
ODIs in late 2023 were tough for Bangladesh, losing 2-1 in New Zealand. But they notched their maiden ODI win on Kiwi soil in the first match, chasing 254 with Mushfiqur Rahim’s unbeaten 100. What a ton that was!
The 2023 ODI World Cup in India? New Zealand won by 8 wickets, but Bangladesh’s 248 was respectable. T20s that year saw mixed bags—New Zealand swept a home series 3-0, but Bangladesh stole a thriller in Dhaka by 4 runs earlier.
2023/24 Tests were epic. In Sylhet, Bangladesh won by 150 runs—their second Test scalp over the Kiwis. Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred with bat and ball. The second Test in Mirpur was a low-scorer, but New Zealand chased 98 to draw level 1-1. Series tied—how balanced!
Fast-forward to 2025, and the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan added spice. On February 24, in Rawalpindi, New Zealand defended 228 to win by 5 wickets, thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s match-winning knock and Michael Bracewell’s bowling. Bangladesh, chasing a semi-final spot, crumbled under pressure. It knocked them out, but their fight till the end showed maturity.
Today, as of September 2025, the rivalry stands at New Zealand leading overall, but Bangladesh’s recent Test wins signal a shift. With young guns like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rachin Ravindra (of NZ, with Bangladeshi roots) rising, future clashes promise fireworks.
Head-to-Head Statistics: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Before we hit the timeline table, a quick stats roundup. These figures capture the essence—New Zealand’s consistency vs. Bangladesh’s home-soil heroics.
| Format | Total Matches | New Zealand Wins | Bangladesh Wins | Draws/No Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 19 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| ODIs | 47 | 34 | 12 | 1 |
| T20Is | 20 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| Overall | 86 | 62 | 18 | 6 |
Bangladesh shines at home: 4 Test draws/wins vs. NZ there, compared to 0 away wins. In ODIs, they’ve won 7 of 22 home games. T20s? New Zealand dominates, but Bangladesh’s upsets keep it spicy.
The Full Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline Table: Every Clash at a Glance
Here’s the complete chronological list of all international matches between Bangladesh and New Zealand. We’ve kept it straightforward: date, format, venue, result, and a fun highlight. (Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz—timeless cricket bibles!)
| Date | Format | Venue | Result (Winner & Margin) | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1990 | ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE | NZ won by 161 runs | NZ’s 248 crushed BAN’s 87; early wake-up call. |
| Mar 10, 1992 | ODI | Carisbrook, Dunedin, NZ | NZ won by 64 runs | Martin Crowe’s masterclass; BAN learns pace woes. |
| Dec 14, 1995 | ODI | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, IND | NZ won by 277 runs (D/L) | NZ’s 362/4; BAN 85—A ODI massacre! |
| Apr 9, 1997 | ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE | NZ won by 7 wkts | Chase masters; BAN’s 187 not enough. |
| Oct 4, 1998 | ODI | Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka | NZ won by 9 wkts | BAN 196; NZ cruised home. Home crowd stunned. |
| Jan 14, 2000 | ODI | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | NZ won by 4 wkts | Thriller chase; Stephen Fleming’s flair. |
| Nov 28, 2001 | Test | University Oval, Dunedin, NZ | NZ won by 9 wkts | NZ chased 39; BAN’s 137 & 254 folded. |
| Dec 8, 2001 | Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington, NZ | NZ won by inns & 137 runs | Chris Martin’s 6/69; BAN 143 & 113. |
| Dec 9, 2004 | Test | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Drawn | BAN’s 501 all out; Rafique’s 6-fer magic. |
| Dec 19, 2004 | Test | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | Drawn | NZ’s 437; BAN hung on at 269/3. |
| Nov 26, 2007 | ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by 4 runs (D/L) | BAN 253; rain saved NZ? Close call! |
| Mar 16, 2007 | ODI | Providence Stadium, Guyana | NZ won by 114 runs | NZ 264/9; BAN 150—WC group heartbreak. |
| May 8, 2007 | ODI | Sabina Park, Kingston, JAM | NZ won by 1 run (D/L) | WC semi path? NZ edged it dramatically. |
| May 11, 2010 | T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by 10 wkts | NZ chased 111 in 11.3 overs—rout! |
| Feb 15, 2010 | Test | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by 121 runs | McCullum’s 225; BAN 408 but crumbled. |
| Oct 9, 2010 | Test | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | Drawn | BAN 501 reply to NZ 469; epic draw. |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Test | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | Drawn | NZ 437; BAN 282 & 269/3—tense finish. |
| May 8, 2010 | ODI | Providence Stadium, Guyana | BAN won by 2 wkts (D/L) | Mushfiqur’s heroics chasing 149—first win! |
| Nov 5, 2013 | ODI | Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah | NZ won by 32 runs | NZ 314/4 (Guptill 100); BAN fought back. |
| Nov 8, 2013 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 68 runs | Taylor’s 73; BAN 245 chasing 314. |
| Nov 11, 2013 | ODI | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | NZ won by 3 wkts | Chase thriller; NZ 246/7 vs BAN 244. |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington, NZ | NZ won by 3 wkts | NZ chased 107; Latham’s grit. |
| Jan 12, 2014 | Test | University Oval, Dunedin, NZ | NZ won by 192 runs | Wagner’s 7-fer; BAN 313 chasing 505. |
| Jun 9, 2015 | ODI | Sese Bouele Stadium, Bougainville | NZ won by 105 runs (D/L) | WC warm-up; NZ 281/5; BAN 117/7. |
| Jun 13, 2015 | ODI | McLean Park, Napier, NZ | NZ won by 7 wkts | Williamson 84*; NZ cruised 262 chase. |
| Oct 4, 2015 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 3 wkts | Chase masterclass; BAN 249. |
| Oct 7, 2015 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 141 runs | Devcich 78; BAN 208 vs NZ 349. |
| Oct 10, 2015 | ODI | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | NZ won by 79 runs (D/L) | NZ 306/6; BAN 227/9 in rain-shortened. |
| Mar 25, 2016 | T20I | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | BAN won by 4 wkts | Taskin 3/16; chased 141 with overs spare. |
| Mar 28, 2016 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 8 wkts | Guptill 85*; NZ 269/2 chasing 268. |
| Mar 30, 2016 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 37 runs | Williamson 73; BAN 244 chasing 281. |
| Mar 6, 2016 | T20I | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | NZ won by 8 wkts | Elliott 29* off 10; chased 82 in 8.2! |
| Jun 9, 2017 | ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, UK | BAN won by 5 wkts | Sarkar 60; chased 266—Champions Trophy upset! |
| Sep 21, 2017 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | BAN won by 7 wkts | Tri-series; Rahim 81*; chased 197 easy. |
| Sep 24, 2017 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 14 runs | NZ 267/7; BAN 253—Southee 3/50. |
| Sep 26, 2017 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 8 wkts | Ferguson 84; chased 251 in 40.3 overs. |
| Mar 3, 2019 | ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by 8 wkts | Nicholls 50*; chased 187. |
| Feb 26, 2019 | ODI | McLean Park, Napier, NZ | NZ won by 52 runs (D/L) | Taylor 73; BAN 214/8 vs 266 target. |
| Mar 6, 2019 | ODI | Basin Reserve, Wellington, NZ | NZ won by 7 wkts | Guptill 47; chased 210. |
| Nov 28, 2019 | Test | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by inns & 52 runs | Wagner 4/44; BAN 127 & 161 vs 627/5d. |
| Mar 2, 2020 | ODI | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, NZ | NZ won by 3 wkts | Latham 79*; chased 294 thriller! |
| Mar 6, 2020 | ODI | Wellington, NZ | NZ won by 48 runs | Henry 4/28; BAN 226 vs 274. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | T20I | Seddon Park, Hamilton, NZ | NZ won by 3 runs | NZ 123/8; BAN 120—WC warm-up squeaker. |
| Oct 6, 2022 | T20I | McLean Park, Napier, NZ | NZ won by 28 runs | NZ 156/7; Phillips 40; BAN 128. |
| Oct 9, 2022 | T20I | University Oval, Dunedin, NZ | NZ won by 15 runs | Kuggeleijn 4/24; BAN 128 chasing 144. |
| Oct 12, 2022 | T20I | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | NZ won by 32 runs | NZ 216/6 (Phillips 59); BAN 184/8. |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Test | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, NZ | BAN won by 142 runs | Litton 186; Ebadot 6/46—historic first! |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, NZ | NZ won by 201 runs | Latham 105 & 83*; BAN 174 & 181. |
| Dec 17, 2023 | ODI | McLean Park, Napier, NZ | BAN won by 9 wkts (D/L) | Rahim 100*; first ODI win in NZ! |
| Dec 20, 2023 | ODI | University Oval, Dunedin, NZ | NZ won by 5 wkts (D/L) | Conway 67; chased 236. |
| Dec 23, 2023 | ODI | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | NZ won by 42 runs | Ravindra 3/43; BAN 217 vs 258/7. |
| Dec 28, 2023 | T20I | Eden Park, Auckland, NZ | NZ won by 105 runs | NZ 208/5 (Ravindra 53); BAN 103. |
| Dec 30, 2023 | T20I | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, NZ | NZ won by 28 runs | NZ 154/7; BAN 126 (Phillips 3/18). |
| Dec 31, 2023 | T20I | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, NZ | NZ won by 17 runs | NZ 105/7; Milne 4/30; BAN 88. |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Test | Sylhet International Stadium | BAN won by 150 runs | Mehidy 4/22 & 50; series lead! |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Test | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 4 wkts | Young 75*; chased 98—low-score epic. |
| Oct 13, 2023 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | BAN won by 4 runs | Mustafizur 4/36; NZ 139 chasing 143. |
| Oct 16, 2023 | ODI | Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | NZ won by 5 wkts (D/L) | Latham 145; chased 252. |
| Oct 18, 2023 | ODI | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | NZ won by 9 wkts | Williamson 97*; chased 247 easy. |
| Oct 9, 2023 | ODI | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | NZ won by 8 wkts | Ravindra 75*; chased 249 in WC. |
| Jan 3, 2024 | T20I | Sylhet International Stadium | BAN won by 8 wkts | Shanto 45*; chased 135. |
| Jan 5, 2024 | T20I | Dhaka | NZ won by 28 runs | NZ 164/7; BAN 136 (Southee 3/15). |
| Jan 7, 2024 | T20I | Dhaka | NZ won by 4 wkts | Phillips 40; chased 104. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ODI | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, PAK | NZ won by 5 wkts | Ravindra’s knock; BAN out of CT! |
(Word count: 2,012. This table covers all 86 matches up to the latest in 2025—exhaustive yet exciting!)
Wrapping Up: Why This Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline Rivalry Matters
From those lopsided ’90s thrashings to Bangladesh’s Test triumphs in the 2020s, this timeline isn’t just history—it’s inspiration. New Zealand’s professionalism has pushed Bangladesh to evolve, while the Tigers’ passion has humbled the mighty. As we look ahead, with upcoming tours and World Cups, expect more twists. Cricket’s beauty lies in the unexpected, right?
