New Zealand chase ninth straight win over Bangladesh
New Zealand meet Bangladesh at Saxton Oval, Thursday 2:00pm (Bangladesh Women tour of New Zealand 2026/27, 1st T20I (D/N)). New Zealand have won the last eight against Bangladesh.
Form
New Zealand have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Australia.
Bangladesh have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Australia.
Bangladesh have lost their last six.
New Zealand have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2020: New Zealand 8, Bangladesh 0.
Last time out (2025, Match 11), New Zealand won 227–127 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
New Zealand have won the last eight against Bangladesh.
Players to watch
For New Zealand, watch Maddy Green (62.5 runs a game in 2026) and Melie Kerr (28 runs a game, 3 wickets in 2026).
For Bangladesh, watch Sobhana Mostary (41.5 runs a game, 2 wickets in 2026) and Nigar Sultana (36.2 runs a game in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form and history, New Zealand have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
