Tigers to play rare three match test series in New Zealand

New Zealand are set to hosts Bangladesh for three match Test and T20I series in February 2019.

The hosts will take on Bangladesh for three ODIs, followed by a three-Test series - the first ever between the two sides. This will also be Bangladesh's first three-Test series since hosting Zimbabwe in 2014. The three Tests will be played in Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch.

"NZC had hoped to schedule the opening Bangladesh Test at Seddon Park as a Day-Night fixture but could not obtain agreement from the Bangladesh Cricket Board and was forced to revert to the traditional hours-of-play," an NZC release said.

The two teams will play first one day on February-13, 2nd and 3rd ODI will be held on February 16 and 20 at Napier, Christchurch and Dunedin respectively. The first test will played at Hamilton on Feb 28. The 2nd and 3rd test will be held March 8 and 16.

NZ Versus Bangladesh:

1st ODI: February 13, Napier

2nd ODI: February 16, Christchurch

3rd ODI: February 20, Dunedin

1st Test: February 28-March 4, Hamilton

2nd Test: March 8-12, Wellington

3rd Test: March 16-20, Christchurch

Source: Daily Bangladesh