The first-ever Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand took place in Hamilton in December 2001.
In the opening Test of a two-match series, New Zealand, captained by Stephen Fleming, beat Bangladesh by an innings and 52 runs.
Later, in the second Test in Wellington, the hosts crushed the Bangladeshi team captained by Khaled Mashud by an innings and 74 runs to seal the series 2-0.
New Zealand and Bangladesh have now faced off in 17 Test matches.
In Test cricket, the Kiwis have a strong head-to-head record against Bangladesh, having won 13 of the 17 encounters they have played thus far. Three of the Tigers’ games have been in draws, and they have only managed one triumph.
In their matches in the longest format of cricket, both teams have set a number of records. Here, we’ll examine more closely at some of those Bangladesh vs. New Zealand Test records and statistics.
Test results and figures between Bangladesh and New Zealand
highest total for the team
In the Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, the record for the highest team total belongs to the New Zealand national cricket team. The hosts amassed a massive 715/6d in their first innings in the first Test of Bangladesh’s 2019 tour of New Zealand in Hamilton, after having previously bowled out the visitors for 234. With the help of skipper Kane Williamson’s undefeated 200, Jeet Raval’s 132, and Tom Latham’s 161, New Zealand achieved their highest-ever Test cricket score. The Test was won by the hosts by an innings and 52 runs as they again knocked Bangladesh out for 429 in their second innings. Afterwards, New Zealand won the two-game Test series 2-0.
lowest total for the team
In the history of the Bangladesh vs. New Zealand Test match, the national cricket team of Bangladesh scored the lowest team total. Following on, Bangladesh under Khaled Mashud lost an innings in the first Test match in Hamilton in 2001 as they were skittled out for 108 in the second innings. Al Sahariar, the opening batsman, led Bangladesh in scoring with 53. With seven scalps, great all-arounder Chris Cairns was the main wrecker for New Zealand. Earlier, New Zealand bowled Bangladesh out for 205 after reaching 365/9d in their opening innings. The Hamilton Test was won by New Zealand by an innings and fifty-two runs. Additionally, the hosts won the two-match Test series 2-0.
most sprints
The record for most runs in a Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is held by Tamim Iqbal. The cricketer from Bangladesh scored 908 runs at an average of 45.40 throughout 11 Test matches between 2008 and 2019. In Test cricket, Tamim hammered a hundred and eight fifty against New Zealand. 2019 saw him get his best score of 126 against the Kiwis in the opening Test held in Hamilton. Ross Taylor led New Zealand in runs scored in Test matches against Bangladesh. He scored 746 runs in 11 Test matches.
most runs scored
Daniel Vettori of New Zealand claimed the most wickets in this Test match. In just nine Test matches against Bangladesh, the left-arm spinner claimed 51 wickets at a strike rate of 42.43 and an average of 16.05. Star left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh has taken the most wickets in Test cricket matches against New Zealand. In eight Test matches, Shakib has taken 26 wickets at an average of 28.92.
Highest individual score
The record for the greatest individual score in the Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is held by wicketkeeper-battler Tom Latham. In Christchurch in 2022, Tom Latham, opening the batting, struck 252 off just 373 balls in the second Test of Bangladesh’s tour to New Zealand. There were two maximums and thirty-four fours in his double hundred. With Latham’s brilliant double century, New Zealand amassed 521/6d in their opening over. Later, the hosts won the Test by an innings and 117 runs after bowling Bangladesh out for 126 and 278 runs, respectively. The two-game Test series was tied at one.
Top bowling statistics during an innings
In this Test match, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh had the greatest bowling stats in an innings. In the first Test match of the 2008 New Zealand trip to Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan bowled out the visiting team for 171 runs in the first innings with statistics of 7/36 at Chattogram. Aaron Redmond, Jamie How, Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum, Jacob Oram, Kyle Mills, and Iain O’Brien were among the players the left-arm spinner removed from the game. The Chattogram Test was won by New Zealand by three wickets despite Shakib’s amazing run of form.
Top bowling statistics during a game
The record for most bowling figures in a Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand is held by Daniel Vettori. In Chattogram in 2004, during the second leg of New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh, the left-arm spinner claimed 12 wickets for 170 runs. While Vettori bagged six wickets for 70 runs in the first innings, he bagged another six wickets for 100 runs in the second innings. The two-match series was secured by New Zealand with an innings and 101 runs victory in the Test.
highest level of cooperation
In the Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim tied the record for the best partnership. Shakib and Mushfiqur combined for 359 runs for the fifth wicket in the first Test of Bangladesh’s 2017 tour of New Zealand in Wellington, helping the visitors to score 595/8d in their first innings. Mushfiqur scored 159, while Shakib hammered 217. The remarkable alliance, however, was in vain as New Zealand emerged victorious in the Test by seven wickets to lead the two-match series 1-0.
Bangladesh national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team timeline
The history of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs. New Zealand National Cricket Team One-day International (ODI) matches begins on April 28, 1990, when the two sides met for the first time in the fourth match of the 1989–1990 Austral-Asia Cup.
During the early exchanges, New Zealand was typically in the stronger position. The rivalry between Bangladesh and New Zealand has seen some pivotal occasions in its history that both supporters and detractors will never forget. One such instance occurred in the 2008–2009 Bangladesh vs. New Zealand match. Bangladesh defeated New Zealand in their first-ever ODI by seven wickets.
The unprecedented 4-0 series victory by Bangladesh at home in 2010 was another noteworthy event.
The unprecedented 4-0 series victory by Bangladesh at home in 2010 was another noteworthy event. Additionally, they had never won a series against a top-tier club before. The 2017 ICC Championship will always be remembered for Bangladesh’s thrilling victory as they rallied for 266 runs behind centuries from Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan.
After the setback, New Zealand bounced back, closely battling Bangladesh. Bangladesh did not win a game against New Zealand until the third one of the 2023–2024 series.
| Date | Series | Result | Venue |
| 28/04/1990 | 1989-1990 Austral-Asia Cup | New Zealand won by 161 runs | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 17/05/1999 | 1999 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 6 wickets | County Ground (Chelmsford) |
| 23/09/2002 | 2002-2003 ICC Champions Trophy | New Zealand won by 167 runs | Sinhalese Sports Club Ground |
| 26/02/2003 | 2002-2003 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Diamond Oval |
| 02/11/2004 | 2004-2005 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 138 runs | MA Aziz Stadium |
| 05/11/2004 | 2004-2005 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 3 wickets | Bangabandhu National Stadium |
| 07/11/2004 | 2004-2005 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 83 runs | Bangabandhu National Stadium |
| 02/04/2007 | 2006-2007 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 9 wickets | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
| 26/12/2007 | 2007-2008 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 6 wickets | Eden Park |
| 28/12/2007 | 2007-2008 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 102 runs | McLean Park |
| 31/12/2007 | 2007-2008 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 10 wickets | Queenstown Events Centre |
| 09/10/2008 | 2008-2009 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 11/10/2008 | 2008-2009 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 75 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 14/10/2008 | 2008-2009 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 79 runs | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium |
| 05/02/2010 | 2009-2010 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 146 runs | McLean Park |
| 08/02/2010 | 2009-2010 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | University Oval |
| 11/02/2010 | 2009-2010 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 3 wickets | AMI Stadium |
| 05/10/2010 | 2010-2011 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 9 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 11/10/2010 | 2010-2011 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 14/10/2010 | 2010-2011 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 9 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 17/10/2010 | 2010-2011 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 3 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 29/10/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 43 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 31/10/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 40 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 03/11/2013 | 2013-2014 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets | Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium |
| 13/03/2015 | 2014-2015 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 3 wickets | Seddon Park |
| 26/12/2016 | 2016-2017 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 77 runs | Hagley Oval |
| 29/12/2016 | 2016-2017 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 67 runs | Saxton Oval |
| 31/12/2016 | 2016-2017 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Saxton Oval |
| 17/05/2017 | 2017 Ireland Tri-Nation Series | New Zealand won by 4 wickets | Castle Avenue |
| 24/05/2017 | 2017 Ireland Tri-Nation Series | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets | Castle Avenue |
| 09/06/2017 | 2017 ICC Champions Trophy | Bangladesh won by 5 wickets | Sophia Gardens |
| 13/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | McLean Park |
| 16/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 20/02/2019 | 2018-2019 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 88 runs | University Oval |
| 05/06/2019 | 2019 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 2 wickets | Kennington Oval |
| 20/03/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | University Oval |
| 23/03/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | Hagley Oval |
| 26/03/2021 | 2020-2021 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 164 runs | Basin Reserve |
| 21/09/2023 | 2023 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | No Result | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 23/09/2023 | 2023 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 86 runs | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 26/09/2023 | 2023 Bangladesh v. New Zealand | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| 13/10/2023 | 2023 ICC World Cup | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 17/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 44 runs | University Oval |
| 20/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | New Zealand won by 7 wickets | Saxton Oval |
| 23/12/2023 | 2023-2024 New Zealand v. Bangladesh | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets | McLean Park |
