New Zealand will tour Bangladesh for a three-match T20I series starting April 27, 2026, with the opening fixture set to be played at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. The series follows Bangladesh’s 2-1 ODI series victory over the visitors, giving the hosts early momentum heading into the shortest format.
Bangladesh enter the T20I series with confidence after strong performances in the ODIs, where skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto played a match-defining knock of 105 runs, while Litton Das added a crucial 76-run innings to stabilize the batting order. Defending 266 in the final ODI, Bangladesh’s bowling attack dominated as New Zealand were bowled out for 210 in under 45 overs, highlighting the effectiveness of their attack led by Mustafizur Rahman’s five-wicket haul.
New Zealand, however, will be eager to respond after their ODI setback. The team is dealing with a few squad adjustments ahead of the T20Is. According to New Zealand Cricket, Kristian Clarke has been ruled out due to a hand injury sustained during the New Zealand A tour of Sri Lanka. Muhammad Abbas will remain with the squad for the start of the series, while Ben Sears is expected to join after completing his Pakistan Super League commitments. Blair Tickner also remains part of the squad after being rested in the final ODI as a precaution.
For Bangladesh, the T20I squad will be led by Litton Das, with a mix of experienced and emerging players such as Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Nasum Ahmed forming the core. The side will look to maintain their home advantage and continue their strong form across formats against a competitive New Zealand unit.
New Zealand’s squad features Tom Latham as captain, supported by players including Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister, Dean Foxcroft, and Tim Robinson. The visitors will be focused on rebuilding momentum in T20 cricket, especially after a disappointing ODI series and with several squad changes impacting continuity.
The Bangladesh vs New Zealand T20I series will not be telecast live on television in India. However, fans can watch the matches via live streaming on the FanCode app and website. With both teams looking to assert dominance in the shortest format, the series is expected to offer competitive cricket across all three matches.