NZ vs BAN: The New Zealand cricket team will tour Bangladesh for the first time in 10 years in September and November 2023. The tour will feature three ODIs and two Tests, both of which will be part of the ICC World Test Championship.
The ODI series will be played from September 21-25 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The Test series will be played in late November, with the venues to be announced later.
The New Zealand team is currently ranked fifth in the ODI rankings and third in the Test rankings. Bangladesh is ranked ninth in the ODI rankings and tenth in the Test rankings.
The tour is a crucial one for both teams as they prepare for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from October to November.
New Zealand will be looking to build on their recent success in ODI cricket, having won the 2021 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be hoping to improve their record against New Zealand, having lost their last five ODIs against the Black Caps.
The Test series is also important for both teams, as they look to improve their positions in the ICC World Test Championship. New Zealand is currently in third place in the Championship, while Bangladesh is in seventh place.
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The tour is expected to be a competitive one, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the sub-continent. It will be a good test for both teams ahead of the World Cup, and it should provide plenty of excitement for the fans.
In addition to the cricket, the tour is also expected to boost the economic ties between New Zealand and Bangladesh. The two countries have a growing trade relationship, and the tour is expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for both countries.
The tour is a positive development for cricket in both New Zealand and Bangladesh. It is a chance for the two teams to test themselves against each other, and it is also a chance for them to promote the sport to a wider audience. The tour is sure to be a success, and it is a sign of the growing strength of cricket in the sub-continent.
Here are some additional details about the tour:
- The ODI series will be played on the following dates:
- September 21: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
- September 23: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
- September 25: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
- The Test series will be played on the following dates:
- November 29-December 3: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, First Test, Venue TBA
- December 7-11: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Second Test, Venue TBA
The squads for the tour have not yet been announced.