BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st, Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 1st ODI of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI series 2026 between BAN vs NZ to be played in Dhaka.

Bangladesh are gearing up to host New Zealand for three ODIs and three T20Is. The action starts with a three-match ODI series in Dhaka. The first ODI is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST on Friday at Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the star-studded lineup. Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful Islam have joined the team, as they were part of the ongoing PSL 2026. Bangladesh have an experienced side for these conditions.

Hence, they will fancy their chance to take down the Black Caps, like they did it with Pakistan a month back. Tom Latham will lead the Kiwis, and there are plenty of newcomers in the squad. It will be a great learning for them as the conditions in Bangladesh will be very challenging.

BAN vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: Bangladesh (BAN) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st ODI, Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI series 2026
• Match Date: April 17, 2026 (Friday)
• Time: 10:30 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 05:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

BAN vs NZ: Head-to-Head: BAN (11) – NZ (34)

There have been 46 ODIs being played between these two sides. New Zealand have a dominating record with 34 wins, while Bangladesh have won 11 matches. One game between the two has been called off.

BAN vs NZ: Weather Report

Generally, it gets very hot and humid during this time of the year in the subcontinent. That is what the forecast shows, an average temperature of 33°C with 53 percent humidity.

BAN vs NZ: Pitch Report

Shere Bangla National Stadium has been a bowling-friendly venue. There is good bounce and carry for the fast bowlers with the new ball. As the game goes forward, the spinners come into play and dominate the game.

It is a difficult venue for the batters, because of the uneven bounce and slowness of the wicket. Hence, it is very difficult to chase a target here.

BAN vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman.

New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Tom Latham (C & wk), Muhammad Abbas, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ben Sears, WilliamO’Rourke, Jayden Lennox.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 BAN vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tom Latham, Litton Das

Batters: Will Young, Towhid Hridoy, Henry Nicholls

All-rounders: Mehidy Miraz, Nathan Smith

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Will O’Rourke, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain

Captain First-Choice: Will Young || Captain Second-Choice: Henry Nicholls

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Litton Das || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Towhid Hridoy

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 BAN vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tom Latham, Litton Das

Batters: Will Young, Towhid Hridoy, Henry Nicholls

All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nathan Smith

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Will O’Rourke, Nahid Rana, Ben Sears

Captain First-Choice: Mehidy Hasan Miraz || Captain Second-Choice: Nathan Smith

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tom Latham || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Nahid Rana

BAN vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

New Zealand have an inexperienced side, and these are tough conditions for them. Hence, we back Bangladesh to win the first ODI because of their experienced unit and batter combination.

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