New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 66 runs in the first match of the three-match T20 series. Batting first New Zealand scored 210 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. Batting for the team, Devon Conway scored 92 off 52 balls. Chasing a target of 211, Bangladesh were able to score only 144 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Ish Sodhi took four wickets for just 28 runs.

The Bangladesh side did not start well and the team lost their first wicket with Litton Das scoring 20 runs. The team lost four wickets by reaching 50 runs. Afif Hussain (45) and Mehndi Hasan (34) shared 63 runs for the seventh wicket. Eh Sodhi broke the partnership by sacking Mehndi Hasan. Ish Sodhi, who was bowling brilliantly, gave four Bangladeshi batsmen their way through the pavilion with just 28 runs in their four overs.

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Before that, New Zealand also had a poor start and Finn Allen made his international debut, returning to the pavilion without opening the first ball of the match. Then Martin Guptill and Devon Conway added 52 for the second wicket. Guptill scored 35 and dismissed. After this, Will Young scored 53 off 30 balls in his first match. As a result, New Zealand lost 210 for three and scored 210 runs.