As Cricket World Cup 2023 concluded, New Zealand and Bangladesh will continue the season with a 2-Match Test series. The series will also kick off both sides’ campaign in ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. The first match is set to take place in Sylhet, with Dhaka hosting the second match of the Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2023 Test series. Below, we provide you with the schedule and squads for the series. Additionally, discover where you can catch the live action of the BAN vs NZ Tests on TV channels and streaming platforms.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2023 Test Series Schedule
The series opener is set for November 28 to December 2, followed by the second Test at Dhaka’s Shere Bangla National Stadium starting December 6. Both matches in Bangladesh kick off at 9:30 AM, local time, while viewers in India can catch the action from 9:00 AM.
Match | Date | Local Time | Indian Time |
1st Test | Nov 28 – Dec 2 | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
2nd Test | Dec 6 – Dec 10 | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
Bangladesh and New Zealand squads for Test Series
New Zealand Squad:
New Zealand have named their full-fledged side for the series. Tim Southee will lead the Blackcaps side and Kane Williamson is also named in the 15-man squad. However, Trent Boult will continue to miss the red-ball cricket. The Pacer last donned New Zealand’s white jersey in June 2022 vs England.
- BATTERS: Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Will Young
- ALL ROUNDERS: Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner
- WICKET KEEPERS: Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Tom Latham
- BOWLERS: Tim Southee (Captain), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ajaz Patel, Ish Sodhi
Bangladesh Squad:
The home side will miss their star players Shakib Al Hasan and Taskin Ahmed. On the other hand, young Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named captain of the team. On Tuesday, Shanto will become the 13th player to lead the Bangladesh Test side.
- BATTERS: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain
- ALL ROUNDERS: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- WICKET KEEPERS: Zakir Hasan (WK-Batter), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK-Batter), Nurul Hasan (WK-Batter)
- BOWLERS: Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad
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Where to watch BAN vs NZ Test Series?
In India, the TV telecast of the series won’t be available. However, the two tests can be watched via streaming on Fancode app. Besides, viewers in Bangladesh can tune in to the T Sports channel to catch the live coverage.