In the New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026, we had a thrilling contest that was between the Bangladesh national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team in the 3rd ODI of this series played today. Bangladesh posted a comprehensive 55-run victory, displaying their all-round strengths at the iconic Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head Stats
| Stats | Bangladesh | New Zealand |
| Matches Played | 46 | 46 |
| Wins | 11 | 34 |
| Losses | 34 | 11 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
Match Overview
| Match | BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI |
| Series | New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 |
| Venue | Chattogram |
| Toss | New Zealand won, opted to bowl |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 55 runs |
| Bangladesh Score | 265/8 (50 overs) |
| New Zealand Score | 210 all out (44.5 overs) |
Bangladesh Innings – 265/8 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Saif Hassan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Soumya Sarkar | 18 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | 105 | 119 | 9 | 2 | 88.24 |
| Litton Das | 76 | 91 | 3 | 1 | 83.52 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 33* | 29 | 2 | 1 | 113.79 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 22 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Shoriful Islam | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tanvir Islam | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Key Highlights – Bangladesh Batting
- Match-Defining Partnership
The 160-run partnership had saved the innings from a disastrous start of 9/2 as Shanto also hit his eighth Test half–century. This partnership set up an eventual competitive total. - Century Hero
It was an exhibition in ODIs batting from Shanto, cool, calm and at a measured pace while scoring 105. - Strong Finish
Bangladesh reached 260 with twiddles from Towhid Hridoy (33*) on Friday’s quick outfield, which made a clear pocket.
New Zealand Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| William O’Rourke | 7 | 32 | 3 | 4.6 |
| Ben Lister | 10 | 62 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Jayden Lennox | 10 | 50 | 2 | 5 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 6 | 35 | 1 | 5.8 |
New Zealand Innings – 210 All Out
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Henry Nicholls | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40 |
| Nick Kelly | 59 | 80 | 6 | 1 | 73.75 |
| Will Young | 19 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 76 |
| Tom Latham | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 25 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 69.44 |
| Dean Foxcroft | 75 | 72 | 0 | 7 | 104.17 |
| Josh Clarkson | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Nathan Smith | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jayden Lennox | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| William O’Rourke | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Ben Lister | 2* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
Key Highlights – New Zealand Batting
- Fighting Knock by Foxcroft
Dean Foxcroft’s eye-catching 75 off the bat with 7 sixes was instrumental. He attempted to relaunch the race but could not find help. - Solid Start but No Finish
Their innings were delayed by middle order collapses, but Nick Kelly’s 59 provided a strong foundation. - Lack of Partnerships
It was this period after the top order that New Zealand never built any substantial partnerships, and it cost them.
Bangladesh Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 9 | 43 | 5 | 4.8 |
| Nahid Rana | 10 | 37 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 8.5 | 36 | 2 | 4.1 |
| Shoriful Islam | 7 | 19 | 1 | 2.7 |
Key Match Stats
- Highest Score: Najmul Hossain Shanto – 105
- Best Bowling: Mustafizur Rahman – 5/43
- Best Partnership: 160 runs (Shanto & Litton Das)
- Total Sixes (NZ): 7 by Foxcroft
Powerplay Scores:
- Bangladesh: 36/2
- New Zealand: 33/1
Conclusion
The scorecard of this 3rd international match between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team indicates a brilliantly coordinated team effort from Bangladesh. They outsmarted the Kiwis from stark recovery after initial hiccups to disciplined bowling and in every other discipline of the game.
There were moments of brilliance for New Zealand from Dean Foxcroft and Nick Kelly, but inconsistency and inability to build partnerships ultimately proved their downfall.
This game perfectly illustrates that in ODI cricket, partnerships coupled with disciplined bowling can take it away.
Partnerships and disciplined bowling, as this match illustrates, can change the course of an ODI.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the Bangladesh vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2026?
Bangladesh won the match by 55 runs.
Q2. Who scored a century in the match?
Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 105 runs.
Q3. Who took the most wickets?
Mustafizur Rahman took 5 wickets.
Q4. What was the highest partnership?
160 runs between Shanto and Litton Das.
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