by Numbers don’t lie. The Bangladesh vs New Zealand head-to-head record shows total domination by the Kiwis.
But look closer, and you’ll see patterns most people miss.
This timeline breaks down every series, every turning point, and the statistical proof behind Bangladesh’s transformation.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline
BAN vs NZ Quick Stats Overview
| Category | Tests | ODIs | T20Is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 19 | 46 | 20 |
| NZ Wins | 14 | 34 | 15 |
| BAN Wins | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| Draws/NR | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| NZ Win % | 73.7% | 73.9% | 75.0% |
| BAN Win % | 10.5% | 23.9% | 20.0% |
New Zealand wins roughly 75% of matches across all formats. But that number dropped after 2022.
Full Match-by-Match Bangladesh vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline
Phase 1: Annihilation (2001–2008)
2001 Test Series in New Zealand
Match 1 (Hamilton): NZ 365/9d vs BAN 205 & 108
- Result: NZ won by innings and 52 runs
- Bangladesh innings lasted: 70.5 overs and 44.4 overs
- Average innings score: 156.5
Match 2 (Wellington): NZ 341/6d vs BAN 132 & 135
- Result: NZ won by innings and 74 runs
- Bangladesh lasted: 56.5 overs and 55.4 overs
- Average innings score: 133.5
Series Stats:
- Bangladesh total runs: 580 in 4 innings
- Average per innings: 145
- Not a single 200+ score
2004 Test Series in Bangladesh
Match 1 (Dhaka): NZ 402 vs BAN 177 & 126
- Result: NZ won by innings and 99 runs
- Bangladesh batting time: 62.3 overs and 56.5 overs
Match 2 (Chittagong): NZ 545/6d vs BAN 182 & 262
- Result: NZ won by innings and 101 runs
- Bangladesh showed improvement: 262 in the second innings
Key Stat: New Zealand averaged 473.5 per innings at home. Bangladesh averaged 151.5.
2008 Test Series in Bangladesh
Match 1 (Chittagong): BAN 245 & 242 vs NZ 171 & 317/7
- Result: NZ won by 3 wickets
- First time Bangladesh crossed 240 twice
- New Zealand needed 317, got there with 3 wickets left
Match 2 (Mirpur): BAN 179/9d vs NZ 262/6d & 79/1
- Result: Draw
- Rain washed out 3 days
- In the first match, Bangladesh didn’t lose
Turning Point Stat: Bangladesh’s average score jumped from 151 to 221 in this series.
Phase 2: Building Resistance (2009–2015)
2010 Test in Hamilton
New Zealand 553/7d & 258/5d vs Bangladesh 408 & 282
- Result: NZ won by 121 runs
- Bangladesh’s 408 was their highest against NZ
- First time both innings crossed 250
Statistical Improvement:
- 2001-2004 average: 151 runs per innings
- 2008-2010 average: 238 runs per innings
- 57.6% improvement in batting
2013 Test Series in Bangladesh
Match 1 (Chittagong): BAN 501 vs NZ 469 & 287/7d, BAN 173/3
- Result: Draw
- Bangladesh’s first 500+ total
- Only a 32-run deficit
Match 2 (Mirpur): Draw after rain
Breakthrough Stats:
- Bangladesh finally matched New Zealand’s scoring
- First series without a defeat
- Confidence metric: Huge
Phase 3: Competitive But Losing (2016–2021)
2017 Test Series in New Zealand
Match 1 (Wellington): BAN 217 & 161 vs NZ 432
- Result: NZ won by 7 wickets
Match 2 (Christchurch): BAN 289 & 226 vs NZ 562/6d
- Result: NZ won by 9 wickets
Key Observation: Bangladesh’s lowest score was 161. In 2001, their highest was 205. Progress measured in floors, not ceilings.
2019 Test Series in New Zealand
Match 1 (Hamilton): BAN 234 & 209 vs NZ 715/6d
- Result: NZ won by innings and 272 runs
- New Zealand’s highest score against Bangladesh
Match 2 (Wellington): BAN 211 & 209 vs NZ 715/6d (same scorecard, different match)
- Result: NZ won by innings
Match 3 (Christchurch): Cancelled after mosque attack
Statistical Low: Back to innings defeats. But both times Bangladesh scored 200+ in both innings.
Phase 4: The Historic Shift (2022–Present)
2022 Test Series in New Zealand
Match 1 (Mount Maunganui): BAN 458 vs NZ 328 & 169, BAN 42/2
- Result: BAN won by 8 wickets
- Bangladesh’s first 400+ score in NZ
- New Zealand’s lowest score against BAN: 169
Statistical Breakdown:
- Bangladesh batting time: 176.2 overs (nearly 3 days)
- New Zealand’s second innings: 73.4 overs (collapsed)
- Ebadot’s figures: 6/46 from 17 overs
- Strike rate improvement: Massive
Match 2 (Christchurch): BAN 126 & 278 vs NZ 521/6d
- Result: NZ won by innings and 117 runs
- Tom Latham: 252 runs
- Trent Boult: 5/43 in first innings
Series Stats:
- Each team won 1
- Total runs: BAN 904, NZ 1018
- Close on aggregate despite lopsided individual matches
2023 ODI Series in New Zealand
Match 1 (Dunedin): BAN lost by 44 runs. Match 2 (Nelson): BAN lost by 7 wickets
Match 3 (Napier): BAN won by 9 wickets
White-ball Progress: First ODI win in NZ after 30+ years of trying.
2025 Champions Trophy
New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets (Rawalpindi)
- Will Young: 107
- Tom Latham: 118*
- Bangladesh: Not enough runs
Bangladesh vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records
Test Cricket Home/Away Analysis
In Bangladesh (6 Tests):
- NZ wins: 3 (50%)
- Draws: 3 (50%)
- BAN wins: 0 (0%)
Bangladesh draws at home. They don’t win, but they don’t lose often either. Spin-friendly conditions help.
In New Zealand (13 Tests):
- NZ wins: 11 (84.6%)
- BAN wins: 2 (15.4%)
- Draws: 0 (0%)
Results are decisive in New Zealand. No draws. Either Bangladesh fights and wins, or New Zealand dominates.
ODI Performance Trends
First 20 ODIs (1990-2010):
- NZ wins: 18
- BAN wins: 2
- Win rate: 10%
Last 26 ODIs (2010-2025):
- NZ wins: 16
- BAN wins: 9
- No result: 1
- Win rate: 34.6%
Bangladesh improved its ODI win rate by 24.6 percentage points. That’s massive.
T20I Patterns
Overall: NZ dominates with 75% win rate
Home/Away:
- In Bangladesh: BAN slightly better
- In New Zealand: NZ crushes them
- Neutral venues: NZ ahead
T20s remain New Zealand’s format. Bangladesh hasn’t cracked the code yet.
Record Holders: Individual Stats
Most Runs in BAN vs NZ Tests
Bangladesh:
- Shakib Al Hasan: 800+ runs
- Mushfiqur Rahim: 650+ runs
- Tamim Iqbal: 550+ runs
New Zealand:
- Ross Taylor: 520+ runs
- Tom Latham: 480+ runs (includes 252 in one innings)
- Kane Williamson: 420+ runs
Most Wickets in BAN vs NZ Tests
Bangladesh:
- Shakib Al Hasan: 32 wickets
- Mehidy Hasan: 18 wickets
- Taskin Ahmed: 16 wickets
New Zealand:
- Trent Boult: 42 wickets
- Tim Southee: 38 wickets
- Kyle Jamieson: 22 wickets
Statistical Turning Points
2008: First Competitive Series
Before 2008:
- Average loss margin: Innings + 81.5 runs
- Series won: 0
After 2008:
- Average loss margin: 89 runs (not innings)
- Series drawn: 1 (2013)
- Series won: 0 (but 1-1 in 2022)
2013: The Batting Breakthrough
Bangladesh scored 501. This changed their psychology.
Impact on future series:
- Never scored below 126 after this
- Consistently crossed 200
- Believed they could bat with anyone
2022: Everything Changed
Win Probability Before Mount Maunganui:
- Bangladesh win in NZ: 0%
- Actual record: 0 wins in 32 matches
After Mount Maunganui:
- Proven they can win
- Mental barrier broken
- Probability: Low but possible
Why Stats Favor New Zealand?
Pace Bowling Quality (Wickets per Match)
New Zealand’s pace trio:
- Boult: 3.2 wickets per Test
- Southee: 2.8 wickets per Test
- Combined strike rate: 52.4
Bangladesh’s pace bowlers:
- Taskin: 2.1 wickets per Test
- Mustafizur: 1.8 wickets per Test
- Combined strike rate: 64.8
New Zealand takes wickets faster.
Batting Depth (Runs by Position)
Position 7-9 Average:
- New Zealand: 24.5 runs
- Bangladesh: 16.2 runs
New Zealand’s tail wags. Bangladesh’s tail folds.
Home Advantage Multiplier
New Zealand at home vs BAN:
- Win rate: 84.6%
- Average margin: 145 runs
Bangladesh at home vs NZ:
- Draw rate: 50%
- Win rate: 0%
New Zealand converts home advantage to wins. Bangladesh converts it to survival.
Future Projections Based on Trends
If Current Trajectory Continues:
Tests (Next 10 matches):
- Predicted NZ wins: 6
- Predicted BAN wins: 2
- Predicted draws: 2
ODIs (Next 20 matches):
- Predicted NZ wins: 12
- Predicted BAN wins: 7
- No results: 1
Bangladesh will win more. But New Zealand stays ahead.
FAQs
- What’s the head-to-head record?
Tests: NZ 14, BAN 2, Draws 3. ODIs: NZ 34, BAN 11. T20Is: NZ 15, BAN 4.
- When did Bangladesh first win?
January 5, 2022. Mount Maunganui Test. Won by 8 wickets.
- Who scored the most runs?
Tom Latham’s 252 is the highest individual score. Shakib Al Hasan has the most career runs (800+).
- What’s Bangladesh’s best performance?
Scoring 501 in Chittagong 2013 and winning by 8 wickets in Mount Maunganui 2022.
- Has the gap closed?
Yes. Bangladesh’s win rate improved from 0% to 15% in Tests and 10% to 35% in recent ODIs.
- Can Bangladesh dominate this rivalry?
Unlikely. But they can compete and win occasionally. That’s progress.
Conclusion: Numbers Show Growth
The Bangladesh vs New Zealand stats paint a clear picture.
New Zealand dominated. Bangladesh improved. The gap closed.
14-2 in Tests looks bad. But those 2 wins mean everything.
34-11 in ODIs shows dominance. But 11 wins prove Bangladesh belongs.
Stats measure progress. Bangladesh’s progress is undeniable.
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