Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline

The Bangladesh vs New Zealand cricket rivalry has grown from one-sided contests into a competitive modern-day battle.

New Zealand dominated for two decades, but Bangladesh’s 2022 Test win in Mount Maunganui changed the entire dynamic.

This timeline covers every series, key moments, and turning points from 2001 to 2025.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline

Quick Timeline Overview (2001–2025)

Complete Bangladesh vs New Zealand Timeline

Early Years (2001–2008)

2001 Series (New Zealand)

Bangladesh played their first Test series against New Zealand. The results were brutal.

• 1st Test (Hamilton): New Zealand won by innings and 52 runs
• 2nd Test (Wellington): New Zealand won by innings and 74 runs

New Zealand posted 365 and 341 in these matches. Bangladesh collapsed twice in both games, never crossing 210.

2004 Series (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh hosted New Zealand but couldn’t defend its home turf.

• 1st Test (Dhaka): New Zealand won by innings and 99 runs
• 2nd Test (Chittagong): New Zealand won by innings and 101 runs

New Zealand scored 402 and 545 in this series. Bangladesh’s highest score was 262 batting second in Chittagong.

2008 Series (Bangladesh)

This series marked Bangladesh’s first sign of progress.

• 1st Test (Chittagong): New Zealand won by 3 wickets
• 2nd Test (Mirpur): Match drawn

Bangladesh finally avoided an innings defeat. In Chittagong, they posted 245 and 242 but lost by 3 wickets. The Mirpur Test was drawn after rain washed out three days.

Development Phase (2009–2015)

2010 Test (New Zealand)

Bangladesh toured New Zealand again, but the results remained similar.

• Test (Hamilton): New Zealand won by 121 runs

New Zealand declared twice (553/7 and 258/5). Bangladesh scored 408 and 282. Despite showing better batting, they lost by over 100 runs.

2013 Series (Bangladesh)

This series became a turning point.

• 1st Test (Chittagong): Match drawn
• 2nd Test (Mirpur): Match drawn

For the first time, Bangladesh didn’t lose a series. Both teams traded big scores. New Zealand made 469 and 287/7 in Chittagong while Bangladesh replied with 501.

Competitive Era (2016–2021)

2017 Series (New Zealand)

New Zealand reasserted dominance on home soil.

• 1st Test (Wellington): New Zealand won by 7 wickets
• 2nd Test (Christchurch): New Zealand won by 9 wickets

Bangladesh showed fight but couldn’t win. They were dismissed for 217 and 161 in Wellington, then 289 and 226 in Christchurch.

2019 Series (New Zealand)

• 1st Test (Hamilton): New Zealand won by innings
• 2nd Test (Wellington): New Zealand won by innings
• 3rd Test (Christchurch): Match cancelled after mosque attack

New Zealand won both completed Tests comprehensively. The Christchurch Test was cancelled following the tragic mosque shooting.

Modern Rivalry (2022–Present)

2022 Series (New Zealand)

This series rewrote history books.

1st Test (Mount Maunganui, January 1-5, 2022)

Bangladesh won by 8 wickets. This wasn’t just a win.

It was Bangladesh’s first Test victory in New Zealand, their first against New Zealand anywhere, and their first away win against a top-five team.

New Zealand batted first and made 328. Devon Conway scored a century, but Bangladesh’s bowlers kept fighting.

Then Bangladesh stunned everyone with 458 all out. Mominul Haque scored 88, while Liton Das (86), Mahmudul Hasan Joy (78), and Najmul Hossain Shanto (64) all contributed.

New Zealand collapsed in the second innings. Ebadot Hossain took 6/46 as the hosts were bowled out for just 169.

Bangladesh needed 40 runs and chased them down with 8 wickets in hand.

2nd Test (Christchurch, January 9-11, 2022)

New Zealand responded immediately. They won by innings and 117 runs inside three days.

Tom Latham (252) and Devon Conway (109) smashed centuries. New Zealand declared at 521/6.

Bangladesh was dismissed for 126 and 278. Trent Boult took 5 wickets in the first innings.

The series ended 1-1. Bangladesh had proven they could compete.

2023 Series (Bangladesh and New Zealand)

ODI Series (December 2023, New Zealand)

• 1st ODI (Dunedin): New Zealand won by 44 runs
• 2nd ODI (Nelson): New Zealand won by 7 wickets
• 3rd ODI (Napier): Bangladesh won by 9 wickets

Bangladesh showed competitive spirit, winning the final match convincingly.

T20I Series (December 2023)

• Multiple matches played with mixed results
• New Zealand maintained dominance
• One match was abandoned due to the weather

2025 Champions Trophy

Bangladesh and New Zealand met in the group stage at Rawalpindi. New Zealand won by 5 wickets, continuing their ODI superiority.

Will Young and Tom Latham had already set up their campaign with centuries against Pakistan.

Ban vs NZ Head-to-Head Records (All Formats)

Test Cricket Record

Key Observations

New Zealand dominated for 21 years before Bangladesh’s 2022 breakthrough. Home conditions matter significantly.

All three draws happened in Bangladesh, while New Zealand won 11 of 13 Tests at home.

Bangladesh’s two wins both came in New Zealand (2022 Mount Maunganui and another recent victory).

ODI Cricket Record

New Zealand leads comfortably in ODIs. Bangladesh performs better at home but struggles for consistency away.

Recent results show Bangladesh improving. They won a match in Napier (December 2023) by 9 wickets, their first ODI win in New Zealand.

T20I Cricket Record

T20s remain New Zealand’s domain. Bangladesh has won just 4 matches out of 20. The format’s unpredictability gives Bangladesh occasional wins but no sustained success.

Advanced Stats and Records

Highest Team Scores

Tests

• New Zealand: 553/7 declared (Hamilton, 2010)
• Bangladesh: 501 (Chittagong, 2013)

ODIs

• New Zealand: 330 (typical high score)
• Bangladesh: 280+ (home conditions)

T20Is

• New Zealand: 210+ (typical high score)
• Bangladesh: 170+ (typical high score)

Lowest Team Scores

Tests

• New Zealand: 169 (Mount Maunganui, 2022)
• Bangladesh: 108 (Hamilton, 2001)

Biggest Wins

By Runs (Tests)

• New Zealand by innings and 137 runs (Wellington, 2017)
• New Zealand by innings and 117 runs (Christchurch, 2022)

By Wickets (Tests)

• Bangladesh by 8 wickets (Mount Maunganui, 2022)
• New Zealand by 3 wickets (Chittagong, 2008)

Individual Records

Most Runs in Rivalry

Bangladesh:

• Shakib Al Hasan: 800+ Test runs
• Tamim Iqbal: 700+ combined runs
• Mushfiqur Rahim: 600+ Test runs

New Zealand:

• Ross Taylor: 500+ Test runs
• Kane Williamson: 450+ Test runs
• Tom Latham: 400+, including 252 in Christchurch 2022

Most Wickets in Rivalry

Bangladesh:

• Shakib Al Hasan: 30+ Test wickets
• Ebadot Hossain: Famous for 6/46 at Mount Maunganui
• Taskin Ahmed: 25+ wickets across formats

New Zealand:

• Trent Boult: 40+ wickets
• Tim Southee: 35+ wickets
• Kyle Jamieson: 20+ wickets in recent matches

Best Matches in BAN vs NZ History

1. Mount Maunganui Test 2022

Bangladesh won by 8 wickets (January 1-5, 2022)

Why This Match Matters?

This wasn’t just another Test match. Bangladesh had never beaten New Zealand in Tests. They had never won in New Zealand across any format in 32 attempts.

They had lost all 21 Tests in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), with 15 losses by innings.

New Zealand were the world Test champions. They’d won 17 consecutive home Tests.

Bangladesh arrived after quarantine issues and Covid disruptions. Ebadot Hossain had a Test bowling average of 81.54.

Then magic happened.

Devon Conway scored 116 for New Zealand. But Bangladesh’s top order stood firm.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy batted for nearly five hours for 78. Najmul Hossain Shanto made 64. Mominul Haque contributed 88. They built a 130-run lead.

In the second innings, Ebadot transformed. He took 6/46, his career-best. Taskin Ahmed grabbed 3/36.

New Zealand crumbled to 169. Ross Taylor fought with 40 in his final Mount Maunganui Test, but it wasn’t enough.

Bangladesh chased 40 runs and won by 8 wickets before lunch on day five.

The cricket world stood still.

2. Chittagong Test 2013

Match drawn (October 9-13, 2013)

Context

Bangladesh posted 501 against New Zealand for the first time. They showed they could bat with the top teams.

New Zealand replied with 469, then declared at 287/7 in the second innings.

Bangladesh needed to bat out the final day. They reached 173/3 and saved the Test.

This match proved Bangladesh could compete without collapsing.

3. Christchurch Test 2008

New Zealand won by 3 wickets (January 4-7, 2008)

What Happened

This was Bangladesh’s closest Test defeat against New Zealand. They posted 245 and 242. New Zealand scraped home needing 317 for 7 wickets.

Bangladesh came within inches of their first Test win against New Zealand 14 years before it actually happened.

4. Napier ODI 2023

Bangladesh won by 9 wickets (December 23, 2023)

Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, losing just one wicket.

This was their first ODI win in New Zealand and showed they could dominate away from home in white-ball cricket.

5. Chittagong ODI 2010

Bangladesh defended a modest total and shocked New Zealand. This rare home ODI win gave Bangladesh the belief they could compete.

Key Turning Points in the Rivalry

First Test Series (2001)

Bangladesh entered Test cricket and immediately faced New Zealand. Two innings defeats showed the massive gap in quality. But the journey started here.

First Draw (2008, Mirpur)

Rain helped, but Bangladesh avoided defeat for the first time. This small step mattered psychologically.

2013 Series Draw

Bangladesh drew both Tests. They scored 501 in one match. For the first time, they matched New Zealand session by session, over by over.

This series changed how Bangladesh approached Tests against quality opposition.

Historic Mount Maunganui Win (2022)

Everything changed on January 5, 2022. Bangladesh proved they could win anywhere. The victory ended New Zealand’s 17-match home unbeaten streak and gave Bangladesh immense confidence.

Ebadot Hossain went from an average of 81.54 to becoming a match-winner. Young batters like Mahmudul Hasan Joy showed they could handle pace and bounce.

Napier ODI Win (2023)

Bangladesh’s first ODI win in New Zealand proved the 2022 Test win wasn’t a fluke. They could compete in all formats on foreign soil.

Home vs Away Performance Analysis

Bangladesh in Bangladesh

Bangladesh performs significantly better at home. Spin-friendly pitches in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Mirpur help their bowlers. Shakib Al Hasan becomes lethal. Batters know conditions.

Record at home:

• Tests: 0 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws
• ODIs: Better win percentage than away

Bangladesh drew all three home Tests but never lost. They can frustrate New Zealand with slow, turning pitches.

Bangladesh in New Zealand

Bangladesh struggled for two decades in New Zealand. Conditions don’t suit their strengths.

Problems They Face

Seam and swing dominate New Zealand pitches. The ball moves off the seam and through the air.

Bangladesh’s batters grew up on slow, low pitches. Pace bowlers like Boult and Southee exploit technique gaps.

The Kookaburra ball swings early. Bangladesh’s openers get tested immediately. Their middle order faces reverse swing later.

Bangladesh’s spin attack becomes less effective. Pitches offer bounce but not turn.

The 2022 Breakthrough

Mount Maunganui changed everything. Bangladesh batted long in the first innings.

Their pace bowlers used reverse swing brilliantly. Ebadot and Taskin showed they could exploit conditions, too.

This win proved Bangladesh could adapt.

New Zealand in Bangladesh

New Zealand dominated early tours. They won in Dhaka and Chittagong with pace-heavy attacks.

But as Bangladesh improved, New Zealand found draws harder to convert into wins.

The 2013 series showed New Zealand couldn’t just bulldoze through anymore.

Why Bangladesh Struggles in New Zealand?

• Swing Conditions

New Zealand pitches swing. The maritime climate keeps moisture in the air. The Kookaburra ball swings for 15-20 overs.

Bangladesh’s batters don’t face this at home. Their technique against swing remains underdeveloped. Edges carry to the slips.

Trent Boult and Tim Southee swing the ball both ways. They bowl fuller lengths, attacking stumps and edges. Bangladesh’s batters play at deliveries they should leave.

• Pace and Bounce

New Zealand’s pitches bounce more than Bangladesh’s. The ball comes onto the bat faster.

Bangladesh’s batters time the ball late on slow pitches. In New Zealand, they get rushed. Pull shots don’t connect cleanly. Drives get mistimed.

Kyle Jamieson stands over 6’8″ tall. He extracts steep bounce. Bangladesh’s shorter batters struggle against height and pace combined.

• Mental Barriers

For 21 years, Bangladesh never won in New Zealand. Players carried that weight. Every tour started with “can we avoid an innings defeat?”

The 2022 win broke that mental barrier. Now Bangladesh believes they can win.

• Limited Exposure

Bangladesh plays most cricket in Asia. Spin-friendly, slow pitches dominate their domestic cricket. Players don’t regularly face high-quality pace bowling.

When they tour New Zealand, England, or Australia, the adjustment is massive. New Zealand’s batters face pace regularly in domestic cricket. Bangladesh’s don’t.

• Reverse Swing Gap Closing

Bangladesh discovered reverse swing works in New Zealand too. Ebadot Hossain’s 6/46 came through reverse swing on day four and five.

This tactical adjustment helped them compete. Their pace bowlers finally had a weapon.

Key Players in the Rivalry

Bangladesh

• Shakib Al Hasan

The all-rounder has been Bangladesh’s backbone. He averages 35+ with the bat and takes wickets with left-arm spin. In Tests against New Zealand, he’s scored crucial runs and provided control.

Shakib’s experience steadies younger players. His tactical awareness helps captains.

• Tamim Iqbal

The opener provided stability for years. He scored runs against New Zealand’s pace attack when others failed. His technique against swing improved over time.

Tamim’s fighting spirit inspired teammates.

• Mushfiqur Rahim

The wicketkeeper-batsman plays long innings. Against New Zealand, he’s batted for hours, frustrating bowlers. His 85-minute vigil in Mount Maunganui 2022 helped Bangladesh build a lead.

Mushfiqur adapts to conditions better than most Bangladeshi batters.

• Ebadot Hossain

Nobody expected him to become a hero. He averaged over 80 in Tests before Mount Maunganui. Then he took 6/46 and changed the series.

Ebadot showed that Bangladesh’s pace bowlers could compete.

• Mominul Haque

The captain in 2022 led Bangladesh to their historic win. He scored 88 in the first innings and held the team together. His leadership during pressure moments mattered.

New Zealand

• Kane Williamson

The captain embodies calm leadership. He scores runs consistently against Bangladesh. His technique suits all conditions.

Williamson’s approach influences how New Zealand batters play.

• Ross Taylor

The middle-order batsman played his final Test against Bangladesh in 2022. He scored 40 in his last Mount Maunganui innings, fighting Bangladesh’s pace attack.

Taylor’s career spanned Bangladesh’s evolution from minnows to competitors.

• Trent Boult

The left-arm swing bowler has tormented Bangladesh. He swings the ball both ways and attacks stumps. In Christchurch 2022, he took 5 wickets in Bangladesh’s first innings.

Boult’s new-ball spells set up New Zealand’s dominance.

• Tim Southee

The right-arm swing bowler complements Boult perfectly. He swings it away from right-handers and hits the seam consistently.

Southee’s experience helps him exploit Bangladesh’s technical weaknesses.

• Tom Latham

The opener-wicketkeeper scored a triple-century against Bangladesh. His 252 in Christchurch 2022 was one of New Zealand’s greatest Test innings.

Latham’s consistency at the top gives New Zealand strong starts.

• Devon Conway

The left-hander scored centuries in both 2022 Tests. His technique suits New Zealand conditions. Against Bangladesh, he looked untroubled.

Conway’s emergence strengthened New Zealand’s batting.

Future of the Rivalry

• Is the Gap Closing?

Yes, clearly. Bangladesh’s 2022 Test win wasn’t luck. They outplayed New Zealand for four days. Their pace bowlers competed. Their batters showed patience.

The gap remains in ODIs and T20Is, but it’s shrinking.

• Can Bangladesh Win More Overseas?

If they maintain their pace of bowling development, yes. Ebadot Hossain proved Bangladesh can take 20 wickets in New Zealand. Taskin Ahmed provides support.

Their batting needs more consistency. But players like Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das have shown they can handle pace and bounce.

Bangladesh’s challenge is converting potential into regular wins.

• What New Zealand Needs to Do?

New Zealand can’t take Bangladesh lightly anymore. The 2022 loss proved that. They need to adapt to Bangladesh’s reverse swing and target their technique gaps early.

In Bangladesh, New Zealand must handle spin better. Recent drawn series show they struggle when conditions heavily favor spin.

• Next Decade Predictions

Bangladesh will win more Tests in New Zealand. They’ve broken the mental barrier. Their pace of attack is improving.

In ODIs and T20Is, Bangladesh will remain competitive at home. Away from home, they’ll win occasionally but not consistently.

The rivalry has entered its most competitive phase.

FAQs – Bangladesh vs New Zealand Timeline

• When did Bangladesh first beat New Zealand in Tests?

January 5, 2022, at Mount Maunganui. Bangladesh won by 8 wickets in their first-ever Test victory against New Zealand.

• Who leads the overall head-to-head?

New Zealand dominates across all formats. Tests: 14-2, ODIs: 34-11, T20Is: 15-4.

• Has Bangladesh won in New Zealand?

Yes. Their first win came in 2022 at Mount Maunganui (Test). They also won an ODI in Napier in December 2023.

• What is the biggest Test win in this rivalry?

New Zealand won by an innings and 137 runs in Wellington, 2017. Bangladesh’s biggest win is by 8 wickets in Mount Maunganui, 2022.

• Who scored the most runs in this rivalry?

Shakib Al Hasan leads for Bangladesh with 800+ Test runs. Ross Taylor leads for New Zealand with 500+ Test runs.

• Who took the most wickets?

Trent Boult has 40+ wickets across formats for New Zealand. Shakib Al Hasan has 30+ Test wickets for Bangladesh.

Conclusion:

The Bangladesh vs New Zealand timeline shows cricket’s beautiful unpredictability.

From 2001’s innings defeats to 2022’s historic win, Bangladesh transformed completely.

New Zealand still leads overall. Their record speaks for itself: 14 Test wins, 34 ODI victories, and 15 T20I wins.

But Bangladesh isn’t the same team anymore. They compete. They fight. They win occasionally.

The 2022 Mount Maunganui Test will be remembered for generations.

Ebadot Hossain’s 6/46. Mominul Haque’s leadership. The eight-wicket victory.

That win changed everything.

This rivalry now has genuine tension. New Zealand knows it can lose. Bangladesh knows it can win.

And that makes every series worth watching.

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