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Bangladesh National Cricket Team’s Future Tour Program by ICC in 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the FTP (Future Tour Program) for the next 4 years which starts in 2023 and will end in the year 2027. During this period, Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team will play over 150 matches.
Tigers will start their international campaign, after playing BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), a franchise cricket league organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), starting from the 19th of January to the 1st Of March.
This article will discuss the complete FTP schedule of the Bangladesh Cricket Team for 2024.
Breakdown Of 2024 FTP of Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team
In 2024, Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team will have a very busy schedule, as they will play 14 Tests, 9 ODI, and 17 T2OI (including a T20 World Cup).
It is a big year for the team as they don’t play Test cricket that much.
Also with the big event, the International Twenty20 World Cup, which will take place this year in the West Indies and USA, Bangladesh cricket fans can look forward to another year of exciting cricket.
Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Table: Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team FTP For 2024
Duration
Series
Series Details
Venue
Feb-March 2024
Sri Lanka Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
Bangladesh
April 2024
Zimbabwe Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests, 5 T20I’s
Bangladesh
June 2024
ICC T20 World Cup 2024
West Indies, USA
July-August 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of Afghanistan
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
Afghanistan
Aug-Sep 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of Pakistan
2 Tests
Pakistan
Sep-Oct 2024
Bangladesh Tour Of India
2 Tests 3 T20I’s
India
Oct-Nov 2024
South Africa Tour Of Bangladesh
2 Tests
Bangladesh
Nov - Dec 2024
Bangladesh Tour of West Indies
2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s
West Indies
Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
Preview of 2023 Pakistan vs Australia 3rd Test Match
After losing two back-to-back Tests against Australia, Pakistan will look to overcome their lackings, win the last Test match, and start the new year on a positive note.
Before the final Test match, let’s have a look at the preview, which will take place on Wednesday, January 03 at Sydney Cricket Ground at 12 pm Bangladesh time ( Local Time 05:30 am).
It will be the last match of the series, an important one for Pakistan, as their mediocre tour in Australia continues over two decades.
Preview of Pakistan vs Australia Third Test Match in 2023
Although they lost both matches, Pakistan showed promise at the start. But lack of inconsistency, and poor performance from the batters, led to a bad ending.
Overview of PAK vs AUS First Test
The 1st Test was played from the 14th to the 17th of December at Perth.
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. Australia scored 487 runs after getting all-out. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh put up a strong 360-run partnership. Warner and Marsh scored 164 and 90 runs respectively.
Debutant Khurram Shahzad and Aamer Jamal impressed the most as they took 12 wickets combined out of the total 15 wickets Pakistan took in the match.
Pakistan team made a good start, as Imam ul Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored 60 and 42 respectively. But soon they started to crumble consistently. Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets. Besides, Cummins and Starc chipped in with 2 wickets each.
Australia declared their second innings after scoring 232 runs, losing 5 wickets, and set a massive target of 450 runs. Mitchell Marsh was adjudged man of the match.
Pakistan in reply, collapsed heavily, scoring only 89 runs, facing the heaviest defeat of 360 runs. Skipper Pat Cummins took 5 wickets. Lyon contributed with the ball again, taking 3 wickets.
Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Overview of PAK vs AUS Second Test
After a heavy defeat, Pakistan faced Australia on the 26th of December in Melbourne.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl.
Australia scored only 318 runs. Marnus Labuschagne scored 63 runs. Aamer Jamal took 3 wickets, while Shaheen, Hamza, and Ali took 2 wickets each.
Pakistan managed to score only 264 runs. Scoring 62 runs, Abdullah Shafique made a good start. Shan Maqsood, captain also scored a half-century.
Cummin's outstanding bowling picked up 5 wickets, while Lyon took 4 wickets.
Australia could not start their second innings as expected. They lost 4 wickets in a very short time with a score of 16 runs on the board.
Mitchell Marsh steadied the innings with Steve Smith, putting up a partnership of 153 runs. Still, Australia managed to score only 262 runs, setting a total of 317 runs for Pakistanis to chase. Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, and Alex Carrey scored 96, 50 and 53 runs respectively.
Shaheen Afridi and Mir Hamza took 4 wickets each and restricted the Aussies to a score that would be easy to chase down in the last innings.
Pakistan batted their second innings with clear intent to win the match and level the score 1-1.
But unfortunately, they could not chase down the total, getting all out for just 237 runs. Shan Maqsood, Babar Azam, and Agha Salman scored 61 runs, 41 runs, and 50 runs respectively giving some hope to win the match.
Pat Cummins was too much to handle, as he bagged another 5, ending the match with 10 wickets. He was awarded the Man of the Match award.
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Pakistan vs Australia Head-to-Head Records In Test
Matches
Won by Australia
Won by Pakistan
Tied
N/R
70
34
15
20
01
Australia is way ahead of Pakistan in Tests, winning 34 matches, whereas Pakistan only won 15 matches.
Probable Australia Test Squad
Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Lance Morris, Scott Boland, and Josh Hazlewood.
Probable Pakistan Test Squad
Shan Masood(c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Aamer Jamal, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf,
Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Noman Ali, Mir Hamza, and Khurram Shahzad.
Final Verdict
After taking the series 2-0, Australia will look forward to winning the last match and wrap up the series with a clean sweep of, 3-0. Before this series, Australia were dominating with 34 wins against Pakistan overall.
Pakistan only won 15 against Aussies. And, they have lost the ongoing series. Still, they will try to end the 2023 PAK vs AUS Test Series with a win and start their new year 2024 with a fresh approach.
Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis
Despite a mediocre ODI performance in 2023, Bangladesh performed well in the Test arena. This year, Bangladesh Men’s Test squad won 3 out of 4 test matches. With a combination of new and experienced players, Bangladesh managed to achieve these successes. Here is an analysis of the Bangladesh Men’s Test cricket in the year 2023.
2023 Tests by Bangladesh Men’s National Cricket Team
Bangladesh played 4 tests in 2023. All of these tournaments took place within the country. They won 3 matches comfortably and lost one match.
Performance Of Bangladesh Men’s Test Squad in 2023
Bangladesh Vs Ireland (at home)
Bangladesh vs Ireland Test match was held from the 4th to the 8th of April at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
In the 1st Test match, Ireland won the toss and chose to bat.
Ireland were all out for just 214 runs in 77. 2 overs on the first day. Harry Tector scored a well-fought fifty before getting out. Taijul Islam picked up 5 wickets, while Miraz and Ebadot got 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh batted till they were all out for 369 in their first innings, Mushfiq scored 126 and Shakib scored 87.
In their second innings, Ireland lost 4 quick wickets for just 13 runs. However, they fought back and thanks to Lorcan Tucker's memorable 108 runs led the Irish, putting up a score of 292 before getting bowled out. Taijul picked up 4 wickets in the second innings, and 9 wickets in the match overall.
In the fourth innings, Bangladesh only needed 138 runs to secure a victory against Ireland.
The Tigers won the match, losing only 3 wickets and finishing the match on the fourth day. Mushfiq scored a half-century and got the Man of the Match award for his overall contribution to the team.
Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say
Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan (at home)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match took place at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from 14 to 18th of June.
Winning the toss, Afghanistan decided to bowl first. Bangladesh were all out for 382 runs in 86 overs. Shanto was the top scorer with 146 runs.
Afghanistan scored 146 runs in their first innings before they were bowled out. Ebadot Hossain took 4 wickets, whereas Shoriful, Taijul, and Miraz took 2 wickets each.
Instead of pushing Afghanistan to follow on, Bangladesh decided to bat for the 2nd innings. Tigers made a massive score of 425 runs losing only 4 wickets.
Shanto made the match more memorable, scoring two centuries. Mominul also scored a century.
Afghanistan got a target of 662 runs. Batting in their second innings they didn't stand a chance as they were only able to get 115 runs, facing the heaviest defeat of 546 runs.
Taskin Ahmed took 4 wickets in the last innings, Shoriful took 3 wickets, while Miraz and Ebadot took 1 wicket each. Throughout the Test match, Bangladesh fast bowlers took 14 wickets, so far the highest record for them.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto, was awarded the man of the match for scoring two centuries in one Test match.
Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis
Bangladesh has had a disappointing year in 2023 in terms of ODI cricket. Due to injuries and other issues, and the absence of a few senior and experienced cricketers, the performance of the Bangladesh cricket team showed evidence of a lagging behind.
Despite the below average performance this year, Bangladesh cricket team has seen the rise of many young cricketers, showing their capabilities to be a part of the national team and ready to fill in the big steps that were missing on the current team.
This is an analysis of the Bangladesh ODI cricket in the year 2023.
2023 ODIs by Bangladesh Men’s National Cricket Team
Bangladesh played 18 ODI’s in total in 2023, losing the majority of the matches, including the World Cup and Asia Cup which was a disaster.
Bangladesh managed to get some victories, winning the last ODI to end the year on a positive note. Bangladesh played 6 ODI series, 4 at home, 2 away, also the two big events Asia and World Cup ( 50-over format).
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Performance Of Bangladesh Men’s ODI Squad in 2023
The men’s cricket team did not have many achievements in ODI cricket this year. Bangladesh failed to create any big impact even after playing two major tournaments that happened this year. Let us have a look at the ODI performance of Bangladesh overall, in the year 2023.
Bangladesh Vs England (3-match ODI Series at home)
Bangladesh started their ODI campaign on 1st to 6th of March with the series between England.
England won the series by a margin of (2-1). The remarkable performance of David Malan, scoring an unbeaten 114 runs off 145 balls, secured the win after a tentative run chase in the first ODI which was held at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
In the 2nd ODI also played in Mirpur, England showed a dominant performance where Jason Roy scored his 12th century, putting up a huge score of 326, eventually winning the match by 132 runs. Adil Rashid, picked up 4 wickets in that match 8 wickets overall, getting the player of the series award.
Bangladesh didn't show much in the first two ODI’s, Nazmul Hossain scored a fifty and Taijul Islam picked up 3 wickets in the 1st and Shakib Al Hasan got a fifty and Taskin Ahmed picked up 3 wickets in the 2nd.
All-round performance of Shakib Al Hasan scoring a match winning 75 and taking 8 wickets, Bangladesh managed to win the last ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Cricket Stadium, Chattogram.
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Bangladesh Vs Ireland (3-match ODI Series at Home)
Shortly after the England series, Ireland visited Bangladesh to play a 3 match ODI series, between 18th to 23rd March. The matches were played in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet.
Bangladesh won the first match, after Shakib and Tawhid Hridoy both scored 90 plus runs, putting a huge score of 338 runs which was the highest team total that time, now the second highest. Tawhid Hridoy was the man of the match.
The second ODI was a washout, after Bangladesh scored 349, highest team total. Mushfiq scored a century in 60 balls, the fastest century by a Bangladeshi batter.
The third ODI, was a one sided game, thanks to the maiden 5 wickets for Hasan Mahmud, which led Ireland to score 101 after getting all out. Tamim and Liton put on a century partnership, winning the series (2-0).
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Bangladesh Vs Ireland (3 match ODI Series, Away)
The series was away from home in England from 9th to 14th of May.
First ODI, a wash out game, Bangladesh put on 246 runs, Mushfiq scored 61 runs and Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored 44 runs.
Ireland was in a tough spot, losing 3 wickets after scoring just 65 runs, after rain interrupted the match, making the pitch too damp to play any further.
The second ODI Bangladesh won the match with 3 balls to spare, chasing a total of 320 runs. Harry Tector scored 140 runs, but not good enough.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored 117 runs off 93 balls, Tawhid Hridoy scored 68 runs, helping the team to get close to the target. Also, Mushfiqur Rahim kept his calm and guided the team to the win.
Bangladesh won the last one, a thriller, securing a win of 5 runs, Bangladesh scored 274 after getting all out. Tamim scored 69, highest scorer in the match.
Mustafizur bagged 4 wickets and the match came to the last over for an exciting conclusion. Hasan Mahmud bowled the last over, defending 9 runs, taking 2 wickets and only giving 4 runs.
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Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan (3 match ODI Series at Home)
ODI cricket was back in Bangladesh, facing Afghanistan for a 3 match series, starting from 5th to 11th July.
Afghanistan won the match by 17 runs (DLS Method) ,after Farooqi put on the early breaks, picking up 3 wickets, restricting Bangladesh to score only 169 in 43 overs.
After reducing the match to 43 over, rain interrupted again, and at the end Afghanistan won the match as DLS method applied for the 21.4 over where the target was 67 runs, but Afghanistan scored 83 runs.
Second Match, Both Gurbaz and Ibrahim scored centuries, putting a target of 332 runs. Bangladesh were all out on 189, Mushfiqur scored 69 runs.
Last match, Bangladesh overcame a 7 wicket win, after Afghanistan fell for just 126 runs. Shoriful took 4 wickets, Litton scored a fifty, ending the series with (2-1) defeat against Afghanistan.
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Asia Cup 2023 (50-Over Format)
Asia Cup, was played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, from 31st August to September 17.
Bangladesh played their first group stage against Sri Lanka, losing the match by 5 wickets, Shanto scored 89 runs. In the second group stage match, Miraz and Shanto both scored centuries, winning the match by 89 runs and qualifying for the Super 4s.
First match in the Super 4s which happened in Lahore, Bangladesh lost the match, by 7 wickets, after Bangladesh managed to put only 193 runs on the board.
Second match, which happened in Colombo, lost the match after a close match against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh were unable to score 258 runs, bowled out for only 236 runs Tawhid Hridoys’s scored a valiant 82 runs.
Last match, in Colombo, Bangladesh won against India, defending a score of 266 runs, eventually won by 6 runs. Shakib was declared man of the match as he scored 80 runs and took 1 wicket.
Read more: Bangladesh creates history with maiden ODI win in New Zealand
Bangladesh Vs New Zealand (3 Match ODI Series At Home)
Before the world cup, Bangladesh played a bilateral ODI series against New Zealand, starting from 21st to 26th of September, all the matches were played in Mirpur.
The First Match was canceled due to rain. Second match, New Zealand won the match by 86 runs, scoring 254, then eventually, bowled the opposition for just 168.
Mahmudullah scored 49 runs, after Khaled and Mahedi took 3 wickets each. Ish Sodhi was man of the match, scoring 35 runs and taking 6 wickets.
Last ODI, Bangladesh lost the match and series by 7 wickets, after scoring only 171 runs. Shanto scored 76 runs, whereas Adam Milne took 4 wickets to wrap up the series for the Kiwis.
Read more: New Zealand tour of Bangladesh in 2023-2024: Schedules, Fixtures, Team
ICC World Cup 2023 (50-Over Format)
The most exciting and the most valued tournament of cricket, happened in 5th of October to 19th of November in India.
This world cup was the worst for Bangladesh since the 2003 world cup, winning only two matches out of 9 matches. Bangladesh lost 7 matches with big margins, even losing to Netherlands by 87 runs, who is not even a Test playing nation.
After the first match win against Afghanistan by 6 wickets, Bangladesh was desperate to get a win, eventually got the win against Sri-Lanka, ended in a high drama match in Delhi.
Mahmudullah was the only top scorer for Bangladesh, scoring a respectable 328 runs from 8 matches.
The end result was very poor as the fans didn't expect the team to perform so badly.
Read more: Bangladesh's Overall Performance Analysis in the ICC World Cup 2023
Bangladesh Vs New Zealand (3 Match ODI Series Away)
After a disappointing World Cup,Bangladesh played 3 One Day Internationals, in New Zealand from 17th to 23rd of December.
First match was interrupted by rain, which turned into a 30 over match. New Zealand Scored 239, and set a target of 245 due DLS method. Will Young scored a century. Bangladesh managed only 200 runs, losing by 44 runs.
In the second match, Bangladesh scored 291 runs, where Soumya Sarker broke record scoring 169 off 151 balls. But his efforts were in vain as New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, winning by 7 wickets and 22 balls to spare.
In the third match, Bangladesh clinched a memorable win, first ever ODI victory against New Zealand in New Zealand, even though losing the series (2-1). New Zealand all out for 98 runs, where Tanzim,Soumya and Shoriful took 3 wickets each.
Read more: Overview Of BAN VS NZ ODI Series 2023: Post World Cup Matches
Successful Bangladeshi Cricketers in the 2023 Men’s ODI matches
Table: Top three most successful batsman for Bangladesh in 2023 (ODI Format)
Player
Innings
Runs
HS
Avg
100s
Nazmul Hossain Shanto
26
992
117
41.33
02
Mushfiqur Rahim
26
846
100*
36.78
01
Shakib Al Hasan
22
735
93
35
00
.
Table: Top three most successful bowlers for Bangladesh in 2023 (ODI Format)
Player
Innings
Wickets
BBI
Avg
5W
Shoriful Islam
19
32
4/21
24.87
00
Taskin Ahmed
17
26
4/44
25.34
00
Shakib Al Hasan
20
23
4/35
35.47
00
Bottom Line
So far, we have reviewed the Bangladesh men’s national cricket team’s performance for 2023. It is clear that 2023 cannot be tagged as a successful year for Bangladesh cricket. Inconsistency and lack of proper planning was the main reason for the failure.
This year a lot of newcomers were given opportunities to show their potential. Many of them showed their talent which is a good sign, since senior players may not play for long and have to rely heavily on the new players to deliver goods. Hopefully, Bangladesh will learn from their mistakes and overcome the shortcoming in 2024.
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Preview of BAN Vs NZ T20I Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedule, Key Players, Team
The 3-match ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand ended on December 23. Though New Zealand clinched the series, the Tigers won their first-ever ODI against the Kiwis on their home soil. From December 27, a 3-match T20I series between these countries will take place at McLean Park in Napier. Before the series begins, let's have a closer look at the fixture, key players, and teams of the 2023 BAN vs NZ T20 series.
Fixtures of Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I Series
Table: Schedule and Venues
Match
Date
Time (Bangladesh Time)
Venue
1st T20I
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023
12:10 pm
McLean Park, Napier
2nd T20I
Friday, Dec 29, 2023
12:10 pm
Mount Maunganui
3rd T20I
Sunday, Dec 31, 2023
06:10 pm
Mount Maunganui
BAN vs NZ T20I Head-to-Head Records
Matches
Won by New Zealand
Won by Bangladesh
Tied
N/R
17
14
3
00
00
The 3 T20I matches that Bangladesh won against New Zealand were held in 2021, where they won the series 3-2 in home ground.
Read more: Bangladesh creates history with maiden ODI win in New Zealand
Preview of BAN vs NZ T20I Series 2023
Since T20 is the shortest format in the international arena, cricket fans are expected to get more explosive batting from the batters. Team Tigers are looking forward to showing their potential, proving that they are a formidable opponent, not just in their home ground, but also on other grounds as well.
Bangladesh will feel a bit more confident, as they won their last two T20I series against England and Afghanistan in Bangladesh, securing a 3-0 and a 2-0 whitewash, which was a rare occasion for a team, who are not consistent in the shortest format.
This series will be a challenging one for Bangladesh, as they are missing some of their key players in the series, whereas the Kiwis announced a strong squad to build momentum for the next T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by West Indies and the USA in 2024.
Missing Players For Bangladesh
Bangladesh does not have some of the team's key players. Shakib Al Hasan, an iconic player, is likely to miss out due to an injury. Speedstar Taskin Ahmed is missing as well, because of his recurring shoulder injury that flared up during the World Cup.
Another senior player on this side, Mahmudullah Riyad, opted to miss out due to personal reasons. Nasum Ahmed, who was a regular name in the T20I side, also missed out due to poor performance in the 2023 ICC World Cup.
Read more: From duck to diamond: Soumya reborn with brilliant 169 vs New Zealand
Missing Players For New Zealand
Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson, withdrew their names from New Zealand’s T20I squad against Bangladesh, which will start on December 27. Devon Conway is rested for the T20I due to management workload.
Experience bowler Trent Boult made himself unavailable for the selection. Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell, and Lockie Ferguson are also missing out due to injuries.
Key Players in Bangladesh Squad
BCB has already announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I Series against New Zealand, which will begin on December 27.
There are new faces in the squad, also some debutants, while there are others who feature in the side regularly. Now it will be interesting to see how young players made an impact in the Bangladesh Team.
These are some of the key players on the current side, to watch out for.
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was recently appointed as the Bangladesh captain for the whole New Zealand white-ball tour, will be one of the players who can create an impact, which will be beneficial for the team.
His prolific batting at the top order made him an integral part of the national side, as Bangladesh is looking to build a strong team ahead of the next T20 World Cup in 2024.
His recent consistent form against difficult opponents like England and Afghanistan gave the side a platform to chase and defend targets which was lacking, for a while in the T20 arena. As he might grow from the captaincy role he got, he will be more focused on continuing his superb form, despite the challenging conditions in New Zealand.
Rishad Hossain
One of the debutants in the current line-up, a leg spinner, will look forward to the upcoming T20Is, as he looks to make a valuable contribution, not only with the bowl but also with the bat in hand.
Recently he made his presence felt when he made his debut in the second ODI, where he hit a six from the first ball he faced, which showed a good sign, for the Tigers, who are also looking for someone, to play the pinch-hitting role, in the lower order. Still early times, but he can be a good asset for the side if he can contribute to the team.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
A youngster, who played in the U-19 World Cup in 2020, is another prospect for the current national side. He made his international debut a couple of months back and is now proving to be a bright light in the future of Bangladesh cricket.
He bagged 3 wickets in his last ODI, which was the crucial aspect for Bangladesh to knock over New Zealand, and get the victory.
As far as his bowling, he is quite a handful with the bat as well. He can hit a long ball, which sometimes proves vital when putting up a huge total on board.
Read more: New Zealand cruise home to win ODI series, Soumya’s century in vain
Players to watch in New Zealand Squad
New Zealand has put a strong team for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, featuring regular players, alongside some new faces.
Finn Allen
Finn Allen, a fine hitter of the cricket ball, is a promising young batsman from New Zealand who could be the one to look out from the New Zealand dugout.
His ability to score runs will make him a valuable addition to the current T20I side.
He has some stellar batting prowess, against tough opponents, during the T20 World Cup in 2022, which was exactly what the Kiwis wanted, as they were searching for an explosive opener who could give them a quick start, right from the power play.
Glenn Phillips
Glenn Phillips can not only bat, but he can also slog on out for a long distance. He can be quite useful, and more than just a handy right-arm spinner.
Alongside his bat and ball prowess, he is a great fielder. He is the perfect player for T20, where everyone has to be on their toes for the whole innings. As long as he is there on the cricket field, the experience will be truly spectacular, for the cricket fans, on and off the field.
Mitchell Santner
Last but not certainly not least, the recently appointed captain for the Kiwi side, Mitchell Santner. He is one of the few experienced players in the current New Zealand side.
As he led the team in the past, the management trusted him to deliver the goods as the regular captain Kane Williamson was out due to workload management. Apart from the captaincy, he is a very important player for the side.
He can provide crucial breakthroughs with the ball in hand. With his skillful left-arm spin bowling, it would be difficult to play around.
His Batting is also an aspect to keep an eye on. He can play the finisher role in the lower end of the innings, which proved to be more than sufficient if you want to chase down a huge target or put up a huge total.
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Probable Bangladesh Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Kumer Das, Rony Talukdar, Tawhid Hridoy, Hossain, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Probable New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (Captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Ben Sears, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, and Jacob Duffy.
Final Words
So far, we have discussed the fixtures, schedule, key players, and probable squad of the 2023 Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I series.
While both teams are similar in terms of experience, Bangladesh will get the upper hand due to the momentum they got after defeating New Zealand in the last ODI they played.
However, New Zealand is way ahead, winning 14 out of 17 matches when facing Bangladesh. Kiwis will look to bounce back from their recent ODI defeat and would like to start the upcoming T20I series with a win and play their cricket in good spirits.
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Overview Of BAN VS NZ ODI Series 2023: Post World Cup Matches
After suffering 18 consecutive losses against New Zealand on their home ground, Bangladesh staged a spectacular comeback at McLean Park in Napier. Even though the hosts had already won the series, which was held from the 17th to the 23rd of December, the final ODI saw an unexpected turn of events. Let's have a look into the overview of the 2023 BAN vs NZ ODI series.
Best Performers in the 2023 Bangladesh Vs New Zealand ODI Series
Despite New Zealand dominating the first two matches, Bangladesh completed an exciting comeback with a spectacular victory in the final ODI. The series featured outstanding performances from standout players on both teams, adding an extra layer of excitement to the cricketing match.
Table: Top performers in the 2023 BAN vs NZ ODI Series
Player
Performance
Will Young
220 Runs
Soumya Sarker
173 Runs
Tom Latham
146 Runs
Shoriful Islam
6 Wickets
Will Young
Will Young, the opener, showcased extraordinary resilience as he blazed through a brisk century, steering New Zealand's remarkable comeback from a challenging beginning. In a rain-interrupted first ODI in Dunedin, Young's stellar performance secured a thrilling 44-run victory over Bangladesh.
The dynamic New Zealand opener narrowly missed out on his second consecutive ODI century with 89 runs off 94 balls in a thrilling second ODI against Bangladesh. Young demonstrated his explosive batting prowess once again, unleashing eight boundaries and two towering sixes after his spectacular match-winning performance of 105 in the series opener.
Read more: From duck to diamond: Soumya reborn with brilliant 169 vs New Zealand
Soumya Sarker
Soumya Sarkar, making his comeback after missing the World Cup, failed to make an impression with bat and ball. Despite being backed for his medium pace, the 30-year-old all-rounder's bowling does not warrant a place in the ODI squad.
Soumya conceded 63 runs in a 30-over match while bowling the entire six overs. His return to the national team took a turn for the worse when he was dismissed for a duck in the first over from Adam Milne while chasing a revised total of 245 runs in the first ODI.
After a five-year absence, Soumya Sarkar smashed his first century in international cricket in an exciting turn of events that marked a remarkable comeback for Bangladesh.
In the second ODI of the three-match series at Saxton Oval in Nelson, Bangladesh lost by seven wickets against the formidable New Zealand team, despite Soumya's astonishing display of a career-best 169 off just 151 deliveries, which incidentally remains the highest score by an Asian batter in ODIs in New Zealand.
Soumya achieved a remarkable milestone and inscribed his name in cricket history in an exciting feat!
He broke the record set by the great Sachin Tendulkar, who accomplished a record-breaking 163 not out against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2009.
Bangladesh achieved a remarkable total of 291 thanks to Soumya's outstanding innings, which also set a new record for their highest-ever ODI score against the Kiwis at home. Even though they lost, Soumya Sarkar's incredible century was a thrilling high point that demonstrated his strength and tenacity in international cricket.
In the last ODI, Soumya Sarkar started to cause trouble at McLean Park alongside Sakib, Shoriful! The part-timer has a remarkable impact due to the unanticipated turn of events.
But after a regrettable incident involving his right eye, Soumya is forced to temporarily leave the field, throwing the excitement into a surprising twist.
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Tom Latham
Tom Latham led the way to a victory in the first match of the series, which was played using the D/LS method rule.
A dynamic partnership between centurion Will Young and skipper Tom Latham, marked by a sensational 171-run stand for the third wicket, propelled New Zealand to a thrilling 1-0 lead over Bangladesh. His innings of 92 runs in 77 balls, set the platform for the rest of the Kiwi batters, to set a staggering target of 245 in 30 overs.
Tom Latham, once again proved to be the man that New Zealand can rely on, as he steadied the ship in the 2nd ODI, which they won comfortably by 7 wickets and 22 balls to spare.
After Will Young and Henry Nicholls, each scored 89 and 95 runs respectively, Tom Latham and Tom Blundell batted sensibly and steered them through the second win, eventually leading them to clinch the series.
After winning the series, The Kiwis were put in a difficult position from the start, and Shoriful's outstanding second spell made things even worse. He took three crucial wickets during this thrilling phase, including the dismissals of Will Young (26 off 43) and
New Zealand captain Tom Latham (21 off 34). The hosts' batting lineup was destroyed by this outstanding performance, and they were unable to bounce back from the first setback.
In the 3rd ODI, the tides turned drastically for the Kiwis as they were bundled out for a mere 98 runs.
Alongside Will Young—who quickly became the series' most memorable performer—exhibited incredible tenacity. They created a thrilling partnership and scored an explosive 36 runs for the third wicket together.
The suspense built to a climax when Shoriful launched an incredible nip-backer that broke through Latham's barriers and started a domino effect.
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Shoriful Islam
Young Bangladeshi speedster Shoriful did exceptionally well in the 3 ODIs as he walked in the footsteps of Taskin and Mustafizur, becoming another trustful resource in the Bangladesh fast bowling unit.
In the first match, he picked up two wickets that enabled Bangladesh to restrict them within a chasable total. Bangladesh lost the match but it was good for the young bowler.
He couldn't make a good impression, as they lost the second match by a big margin. Despite getting only one wicket, he checked the batsmen with his line and length, letting them work for everyone's run, which is a trademark for becoming a better bowler, if not the best.
In the third ODI, he was at his best rhythm, as Bangladesh won their first match after 18 straight losses. He bagged 3 wickets alongside Sakib and Soumya. He took the prize wicket of Will Young, the top scorer of this series, alongside Tom Latham and Mark Chapman.
Overall ODI Performance of Tigers in the Series Against New Zealand
It has been an average ride, as Bangladesh was eyeing their first series win against Kiwis, away from home. There were many positives like Soumya making a comeback, and breaking records. Shoriful maintained a good channel.
Though Bangladesh didn't win the series, they had some positives, especially from the bowling of Shoriful who bagged 6 wickets, the most by anyone in this series. He chipped in through the crucial moment for the team, which eventually created pressure for the opponent.
Shanto provided good captaincy throughout the series. Bangladesh can go with their heads up high and move towards the T20Is which will be another cracking series to be dealt with.
Overall ODI Performance of Kiwis in the Series Against Bangladesh
Kiwis played impressive cricket in the first two matches, securing another series win on their home soil. New Zealand can also take a lot of positives as most of their senior players didn't play this series, giving more opportunities to young cricketers for the future.
Much like the first ODI, Young masterfully dictated the pace of his innings in the 2nd ODI, keeping the formidable Bangladesh bowlers constantly on the defensive.
Unfortunately, he couldn't get the momentum going as he fell short of making any impact which ended as a devastating loss and a massive win for Bangladesh.
Will Young ended the year on a high note, following debutants like William O’Rourke, Jacob Duffey, Josh Clarkson, and Adithya Ashok showed an impressive display with the bowl.
Final Words
After a disappointing 2023 World Cup campaign, Bangladesh fought valiantly till the end of the BAN vs NZ ODI series and won the last match, ending the series in good spirit before going over to the T20Is. This was by far the best series away from home against the Kiwis.
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From duck to diamond: Soumya reborn with brilliant 169 vs New Zealand
After a prolonged period of struggles, Soumya Sarkar roared back to life with a dazzling century against New Zealand. In the second BAN vs NZ ODI in Nelson, Soumya blazed 169 runs off 151 balls, peppering his innings with 22 fours and two sixes.
This knock marked a monumental turnaround for the left-hander who last reached a half-century in 2019. The following years saw him sidelined from the ODI team in 2020, failing to impress in his limited opportunities in 2021, and dropped again in 2022.
His return under head coach Chandika Hathurusingha began with two consecutive ducks in 2023, raising questions about his selection. However, Hathurusingha remained committed to Soumya, and the faith paid off spectacularly.
Bangladesh aim to bounce back in 2nd ODI vs New Zealand
The opener unleashed his fury on the Kiwis, dispatching deliveries to all corners of the ground. In doing so, he not only stood tall amidst Asian batters on New Zealand soil but also etched his name in record books. His 169 surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's 163 not out in Christchurch in 2009, claiming the mantle of the highest ODI score by an Asian batter in New Zealand.
This was Soumya’s third ODI century, adding to his previous accomplishments in 2015 and 2018.
Fueled by his career-best knock, Bangladesh piled up a formidable total of 291 all out in the second ODI against New Zealand. Bangladesh lost the first match. If the Tigers can defend this total on Wednesday (December 20, 2023), the last match will turn into a final of this series.
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BAN vs NZ ODI Series: Shanto sees a challenging role for Soumya in Shakib’s absence
As Bangladesh gear up for the ODI series against New Zealand commencing on December 17 at the University Oval in Dunedin, stand-in ODI captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized the demanding role that Soumya Sarkar will need to assume in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan.
While Bangladesh etched memories of triumphant encounters with the Kiwis in ODIs, securing a series victory on New Zealand soil remains an uncharted territory. This series offers Bangladesh a fresh opportunity to script a new chapter in their cricketing history.
However, the absence of key players such as Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mahmudullah Riyad poses a big challenge. Shakib, dealing with an injury, is concurrently engaged in preparations for the upcoming general election where he is vying for a seat as an Awami League candidate. Tamim and Mahmudullah, for different reasons, will also be sidelined.
In addition to contending with the New Zealand team, Bangladesh must grapple with the colder conditions in New Zealand compared to their home country. Shanto, however, expressed a lack of concern about the unpredictable weather, emphasizing that it is beyond anyone's control. Undeterred by these challenges, Bangladesh is determined to clinch a victory in New Zealand, asserted Shanto.
Reflecting on previous tours to New Zealand, Shanto acknowledged the absence of a white-ball victory but remained optimistic about the current team's capabilities. "Some team has to do that. I believe this team has the required ability to beat New Zealand at their home. We all believe we will have a different result this time," Shanto remarked.
The inclusion of Soumya in the series adds a significant dimension to Bangladesh's strategy. While Soumya was part of the Bangladesh team leading up to the World Cup in India, he was excluded during the tournament. Shanto highlighted Soumya's pivotal role, particularly in the absence of Shakib.
"Since Shakib is not part of this series, Soumya’s bowling will be important for us. The team management included him considering this fact," Shanto explained.
In their 17 ODIs in New Zealand before this series, Bangladesh faced the hosts and Scotland in the ICC World Cup 2015, securing only one victory against Scotland. The upcoming series provides an opportunity for Bangladesh to rewrite their narrative on New Zealand soil.
Bangladesh secures historic Test victory over New Zealand at home
Spotlight was on the host Bangladesh as they required just three wickets to secure their inaugural home triumph over New Zealand.
Adding to the four wickets claimed on day four, Taijul Islam snared two more on the fifth morning, culminating in a six-wicket haul for 75 runs. With this stellar performance, Bangladesh closed the match with a commanding 150-run victory, as in pursuit of 332, New Zealand stumbled at 181.
Taijul's ten-wicket haul, conceding 184 runs, marked his second instance of achieving ten or more wickets in a single Test. His first decimation of this magnitude came in 2018 against Zimbabwe at the same venue.
Taijul takes 4 wickets as Bangladesh closes in on win in first test against New Zealand
This triumph propels Bangladesh into the new World Test Championship cycle on a high note, a noteworthy feat given the absence of several senior players in this match. The designated Test captain, Shakib Al Hasan, remained sidelined due to a finger injury, joined by Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das for various reasons.
The mantle fell upon the rejuvenated Bangladesh Test team under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, who, having led Bangladesh in the World Cup in Shakib's absence, made a spectacular debut as Test captain by scoring a century—the first for a Bangladeshi in debut as captain.
This century laid the foundation for the Tigers to set a challenging target for New Zealand, a team that had never successfully chased more than 324 runs in the fourth innings to win a Test. Notably, the last instance was in 1994 when they defeated Pakistan chasing 324 runs, making this pursuit a significant challenge.
Sylhet Test: Quick wickets daunt New Zealand’s chase for 332
Chasing a target of 332 runs in the fourth innings, New Zealand faltered early, losing wickets at regular intervals and failing to recover from the initial setback of losing three for 30 runs.
Daryl Mitchell displayed resilience with a score of 58, while Tim Southee contributed 34 in the face of a formidable bowling attack from Bangladesh. However, apart from them, none of the other New Zealand batters could mount significant resistance.
Taijul's exceptional performance in this match marked his 13th five or more-wicket haul in Tests, making him the second-best for Bangladesh after Shakib, who boasts 19 such hauls.
In the first innings, Bangladesh posted 310, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy notching up 86 after winning the toss. No player from Bangladesh managed to cross the fifty-run mark. Glenn Phillips shone for New Zealand, taking four wickets.
In response, New Zealand secured a narrow 7-run lead, scoring 317 in their first innings, with Kane Williamson being the standout performer with a century. Taijul contributed with four wickets in the first innings.
Sylhet Test: Bangladesh set 332-run target for New Zealand
In their final innings, Bangladesh scored 338, anchored by Shanto's century and fifties from Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Ajaz Patel took four wickets for the visitors.
With this win, overall second against New Zealand, Bangladesh took the lead in the two-match series. The second and final match of this series is scheduled to take place in Dhaka on December 6.
Preview of 2023 BAN vs NZ 1st Test Match in Sylhet
Following a break due to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand is going to resume its tour of Bangladesh. Previously, the Kiwis secured a 2-0 victory in the three-match ODI series (with the first match being canceled due to rain) and are now prepared for a two-test series set to start on Tuesday, November 28, at 9:30 am Bangladesh time. The 2023 BAN vs NZ 1st Test match will be played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Preview of Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test Match
Bangladesh appointed left-handed batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto as the captain for the Test format. This marks Shanto's debut as the leader of the test side, building on his previous experience as captain during the ODI Cricket World Cup in India when Shakib Al Hasan was sidelined due to injury.
Regrettably, Bangladesh will be without the pacer Taskin Ahmed, who is currently sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Additionally, Shakib Al Hasan, the usual Test captain, is unavailable following a finger injury sustained during the World Cup encounter against Sri Lanka. Liton Das has taken a leave to spend time with his newborn daughter. Shadman Islam and Nurul Hasan Sohan returned to the team after a long time. Shadman last played a Test for the national team against the West Indies in April last year. In addition, Sohan's most recent appearance was in December against India. Both players feature prominently among the top five run-scorers in the current National League season. Sohan, positioned at number two, has accumulated an impressive total of 435 runs in 9 innings across 6 matches. On the other hand, Sadman's scored 411 runs in 8 innings of 5 matches.
Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to lead the batting lineup, partnering with Mominul Haque, Shadman Islam, and Mahmudul Hasan Joy. Additionally, the all-rounder roles will be carried out by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shahadat Hossain. Taijul Islam will lead the bowling department, with support from Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed, who made his ODI debut in the last series.
Hasan Murad has earned his maiden call-up to the Test team. Murad consistently showed his skills in domestic cricket, catching the attention of selectors. Currently, he ranks among the top 10 wicket-takers in the ongoing National Cricket League. Given his performance and potential, the selectors saw fit to include the left-arm spinner, a member of the Youth World Cup-winning team, in the Test squad against New Zealand.
On the other hand, Tim Southee will be the captain for the Kiwis, and the team will feature players like Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, and Mitchell Santner. Rachin Ravindra, who had an outstanding World Cup in 2023, is back in the Test squad after last playing against Bangladesh in January 2022. Neil Wagner joined the New Zealand Test squad on November 17, 2023, filling in for the injured Matt Henry.
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Bangladesh Test Squad Against New Zealand
Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Mominul Haque, Hasan Murad, and Nayeem Hasan.
New Zealand Test Squad Against Bangladesh
Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Kane Williamson, Will Young, and Neil Wagner.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in Test
New Zealand and Bangladesh have contested 17 Test matches, with the Kiwis emerging victorious in 13 encounters. Bangladesh managed to clinch victory in only one match. Three of the test matches were drawn. In their last series in 2021-2022, the Tigers managed to draw against New Zealand in an away series. Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone with their maiden Test win over New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2021.
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Table: BAN vs NZ H-to-H Test Stats So Far
Total Test Matches
Bangladesh Win
New Zealand Win
Draw
17
1
13
3
Key Bangladeshi Players to Watch
Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim has scored 442 runs in nine Test matches against New Zealand at an average of 34. During these matches, he has hit one century and two half-centuries. So, he might use his previous experience against the Kiwis/
Najmul Hossian Shanto
Shanto is one of the leading run-scorers for Bangladesh in Test cricket this year, scoring 274 runs at an impressive average of 68.50 in two matches, including two centuries. Against New Zealand, he has scored 144 runs from three matches.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Miraz has played 5 test matches against New Zealand and grabbed 10 wickets. He also scored 81 runs for Bangladesh. His all-round skills have improved since his last meeting with New Zealand in January 2022. So, he will surely make some impact.
Key New Zealand Players to Watch
Tom Latham
Tom Latham is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand against Bangladesh, having accumulated 734 runs in six Tests at an outstanding average of 91.75. During these matches, he has scored three centuries and a single fifty, with a highest score of 252.
Neil Wagner
Neil Wagner stands as New Zealand's second-highest wicket-taker against Bangladesh in a test, having secured 39 wickets. So, Bangladeshi batters will have to play Wagner carefully.
Final Words
With both teams making strategic adjustments and adding a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, the cricketing stage is set for a fascinating match. Bangladesh, led by debutant Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, face challenges with key players unavailable due to injuries and personal reasons. On the other hand, New Zealand, under the captaincy of Tim Southee, bring a challenging lineup that includes the returning Rachin Ravindra and the experienced Tom Latham.
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