The T20 rivalry between the New Zealand National Cricket Team and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team has been dynamic and exciting, with both sides showcasing explosive talent, tactical brilliance, and unforgettable performances. While New Zealand entered the T20 format with a blend of innovation and power, Bangladesh has steadily improved and become a formidable opponent in recent years.
Below are the 10 head-to-head T20I match scorecards between New Zealand and Bangladesh, followed by in-depth analysis, top performers, and key takeaways.
Match 1
| Category | Details |
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| Tournament | Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand 2010 |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| Date | 3 February 2010 |
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 191/7 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 137/8 (20 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 54 runs |
| Player of Match | Brendon McCullum – 84 (51) |
Match 2
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2012 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Stadium |
| Date | 21 September 2012 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| New Zealand | 191/3 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 132/8 (20 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 59 runs |
| Player of Match | Brendon McCullum – 123 (58) |
Match 3
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2013 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | 6 November 2013 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| New Zealand | 204/5 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 180/9 (20 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 24 runs |
| Player of Match | Corey Anderson – 60 (31) |
Match 4
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2016 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | 26 March 2016 |
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| New Zealand | 145/8 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 70 all out (15.4 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 75 runs |
| Player of Match | Ish Sodhi – 3/21 |
Match 5
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand 2017 |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Date | 6 January 2017 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| New Zealand | 195/7 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 148/9 (20 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 47 runs |
| Player of Match | Colin Munro – 101 (54) |
Match 6
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand 2021 |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Date | 30 March 2021 |
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Bangladesh | 176/6 (20 Overs) |
| New Zealand | 179/3 (17.5 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Glenn Phillips – 58* (31) |
Match 7
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2021 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | 1 September 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| New Zealand | 60 all out (16.5 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 62/3 (15 Overs) |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Nasum Ahmed – 4/10 |
Match 8
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh 2021 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | 5 September 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| New Zealand | 93/5 (20 Overs) |
| Bangladesh | 96/4 (19.1 Overs) |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mohammad Naim – 39 (39) |
Match 9
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | Bangladesh Tour of New Zealand 2023 |
| Venue | McLean Park, Napier |
| Date | 27 December 2023 |
| Toss Winner | New Zealand |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Bangladesh | 152/6 (20 Overs) |
| New Zealand | 153/5 (18.4 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Finn Allen – 67 (35) |
Match 10
| Category | Details |
|---|
| Tournament | Tri-Nation T20 Series 2023 |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| Date | 12 October 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Bangladesh |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Bangladesh | 160/5 (20 Overs) |
| New Zealand | 161/4 (19 Overs) |
| Result | New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Devon Conway – 73* (48) |
Head-to-Head Summary
