BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 1st ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026
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Bangladesh is set to face New Zealand in the 1st ODI match of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, on Friday, April 17. In the first ODI of the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026, Bangladesh (BAN) is set to face New Zealand (NZ). A fresh bilateral tour between Bangladesh and New Zealand is set to begin on Friday, April 17, with both teams approaching it from a fresh perspective. The tour will consist of three ODI matches and will conclude on May 2. The series holds significant importance as both teams aim to gain momentum following the recent T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh will enter the series under the captaincy of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, while Tom Latham will be leading the New Zealand squad. Bangladesh recently defeated Pakistan and is now ready to replicate that success against the new visitors. Additionally, the series is also an effort to prioritise international standard wickets in Mirpur and Chattogram and enhance the quality of play. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be coming with fresh faces, with young players getting the opportunity to build on their numbers and get international experience. The hosts look stronger on paper, with an in-form, more experienced squad overall.
Match Information
Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Series: New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka helps the spinners as it offers a decent amount of grip and spin. However, the batters need to play cautiously to score freely. The average first-innings score at this venue is 225 runs.
Average 1st Innings Score: 225
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Weather Report
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh
Taskin Ahmed Tanzid Hasan Saif Hassan Nazmul Hossain Shanto Towhid Hridoy Afif Hossain Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C) Rishad Hossain Liton Das Mustafizur Rahman Nahid Rana Bench: Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand
Muhammad Abbas Nathan Smith WA Young HM Nicholls JA Clarkson D Foxcroft Tom Latham (C) BM Tickner William O’Rourke Jayden Lennox Adithya Ashok Bench: D Cleaver, NF Kelly, BG Lister, Ben Sears, Katene Clarke, B Jacobs, Matthew Fisher, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Tom Latham (NZ)
Tom Latham is an excellent choice for the captaincy role for your fantasy team. He smashed 4464 runs at an average of 34 in 163 ODIs.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a quality all-rounder and has scored 1791 runs while also picking up more than 120 wickets in ODIs. Back him to do well.
Top Picks
Saif Hassan (BAN)
He is a marvellous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He scored 232 runs in 9 ODIs.
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)
Nazmul Hossain Shanto scored 1759 runs at an average of 30 in 61 ODIs. He will be a top pick for this match.
Budget Picks
Taskin Ahmed (BAN)
Taskin Ahmed is a very talented bowler who is expected to make valuable contributions to his side. He picked up 123 wickets in 86 ODIs.
Will Young (NZ)
Will Young is going to be a great budget player. He scored 1834 runs at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 85 in his ODI career.
Players to Avoid
Tanvir Islam (BAN)
Katene Clarke (NZ)
Head To Head Team
Wicketkeepers: Tom Latham
Batters: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Will Young, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Henry Nicholls
All-Rounders: Dean Foxcroft, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Nahid Rana, William O’Rourke
Mega League Team
Wicketkeepers: Liton Das, Tom Latham
Batters: Will Young, Nazmul Hossain Shanto
All-Rounders: Rishad Hossain, Josh Clarkson, Dean Foxcroft, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Adithya Ashok
Match Prediction
Winner: Bangladesh
FAQs- BAN vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
Who is the captain of Bangladesh in this ODI series?
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is captaining Bangladesh in the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026.
Who is the captain of New Zealand?
Tom Latham is leading New Zealand in this ODI series.
What is the pitch condition at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka?
The pitch assists spinners with decent grip and turn. Batters need to play cautiously. The average 1st innings score is around 225 runs.
How many matches are there in the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026?
The series consists of three ODI matches.
Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the BAN vs NZ Dream11 team?
Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Tom Latham are strong captaincy options. Saif Hassan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, and Taskin Ahmed are excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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