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Tigers Roar: Bangladesh vs NZ T20I Kicks Off
27 Apr
Summary
- Bangladesh hosts New Zealand for the first T20I today.
- Tom Latham is out due to a toe injury sustained in training.
- The match takes place in Chattogram, streamed on FanCode in India.

Bangladesh is set to host New Zealand for the first Twenty20 International (T20I) match of the series today, April 27, 2026. The Tigers aim to carry forward their winning momentum after a successful ODI series victory against the Blackcaps. A major setback for New Zealand is the unavailability of key player Tom Latham, who was ruled out of the opening T20I. Latham sustained an injury to his right big toe while batting during a training session just before the match.
The crucial first T20I is scheduled to commence at 1:30 p.m. IST. The venue for this exciting encounter is the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, located in Chattogram. While the match will not be telecast live in India, fans can access live streaming of the game through the FanCode app and its official website.