In the first One Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh, New Zealand opted to bat after winning the toss. The match saw a last-minute change for Bangladesh as Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out due to a knee injury he sustained during warm-ups, prompting Shoriful Islam to take his place in the squad. Bangladesh's fast-bowling attack now includes Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Shoriful. New Zealand, on the other hand, is fielding a significantly altered team with eight changes since their last ODI against India in January. Captain Tom Latham returns to the ODI format after a lengthy break, having last played in November 2025. The match is crucial for both teams as they look to establish momentum in the series.