NZ vs Bangladesh — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Bangladesh won the match by 12 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, NZ took on Bangladesh on Jan 15, 2026, 12:18 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Bangladesh won the match by 12 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 310 runs and 15 wickets fall between Bangladesh (161/7 in 20.0 overs) and NZ (149/8 in 20.0 overs).
2. Bangladesh Innings Breakdown (161/7)
Batting in the first innings, Bangladesh finished on 161/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bangladesh accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Tanzid Hassan Tamim spearheaded the batting effort with 55 runs off 32 balls (including 10 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 171.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Najmul Hossain Shanto, who contributed 51 runs off 45 deliveries, while Tawhid Hridoy added 27 (16b). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Santner led the bowling figures with 4/15 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.75), assisted by Ish Sodhi (2/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. NZ Chase & Second Innings Summary (149/8)
Pursuing a target of 162 runs for victory, NZ recorded 149/8 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.45 runs per over. Devon Conway anchored the chase for NZ with 48 runs from 33 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 145.5), alongside Finn Allen who chipped in with 30 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Saif Hassan delivered a key spell of 6/22 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib finished with 2/42 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tanzid Hassan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh ), who combined for 93 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with DEVON CONWAY (WK) making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Saif Hassan (Bangladesh ) topped the match rankings with 237.0 total points, followed closely by Mitchell Santner (167.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Saif Hassan.