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Fixtures of Bangladesh-New Zealand series

Bangladesh cricket team reached New Zealand to play three ODIs, three T20s and two Tests against the host.The Tigers have played outstanding cricket for last two years, especially from the series against Zimbabwe, ahead of their 2015 ODI World Cup venture in Australia.Bangladesh’s ODI performances have stunned cricket spectators as they bagged series against about all top teams like Pakistan, India and South Africa.The Tigers memorably ended England’s hopes at last year’s World Cup in Australia, and they beat them in Test match for the first time in last series.Most importantly, Bangladesh hasn’t lost any of its last three Test series though the series were against top cricket playing teams including England, India and South Africa (the India series was a one-off match that ended in a draw).Earlier this year Bangladesh made it to the final of the Asia Cup T20 tournament after beating Pakistan and Sri Lanka, before falling short against India in the final.However, most of the stunning performances of Bangladesh team were at home except the World Cup in Australia. This time they will play series against last World Cup’s runners up New Zealand.

The fixtures of the series:

Date                Match              Bangladesh Time        Venue

Dec 26            1st ODI            4:00 am                       Christchurch

Dec 29             2nd ODI           4:00 am                       Nelson

Dec 31             3rd ODI            4:00 am                       Nelson

Jan 01              1st T20            12:00 pm                     Napier

Jan 06              2nd T20            8:00 am                       Mount Maunganui

Jan 08              3rd T20             8:00 am                       Mount Maunganui

Jan 12-16         1st Test             4:00 am                       Wellington

Jan 20-24         2nd Test            4: 00 am                      Christchurch