Bangladesh Announces Squad for ODI Series Against New Zealand

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has unveiled its 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, maintaining the lineup that triumphed in Pakistan. Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the team features a strong pace attack. The series will kick off on April 17 in Dhaka, followed by another match on April 20, and concluding on April 23 in Chattogram. Additionally, a T20I series is scheduled to follow. Read on for the complete squad details and match schedule.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 17:51 IST

Bangladesh Cricket Board Reveals ODI Squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand. This squad mirrors the team that achieved a 2-1 series victory over Pakistan last month.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the team, which boasts a formidable pace lineup that includes Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam.

The first two ODIs are set to take place on April 17 and April 20 in Dhaka, with the final match scheduled for April 23 in Chattogram. Notably, five players from the squad—Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, and Tanzid Hasan—are currently participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and will join the team on April 12.

Upcoming T20I Series

Following the ODI series, Bangladesh and New Zealand will face off in a three-match T20I series from April 27 to May 2. New Zealand has already announced their squad for this series, with Ben Lister stepping in as a replacement for the injured Kristian Clarke.

ODI Series Schedule

Bangladesh v New Zealand ODI series schedule

First ODI: April 17, Dhaka

Second ODI: April 20, Dhaka

Third ODI: April 23, Chattogram

Bangladesh Squad Details

Bangladesh squad

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.