In the first ODI of the three-match series held on Friday, New Zealand secured a 26-run victory over Bangladesh, taking a 1-0 lead. New Zealand batted first, scoring 247/8 with notable contributions from Henry Nicholls, who scored 68 runs, and Dean Foxcroft, who added 59 runs. After a shaky start, Bangladesh's chase faltered as they were bowled out for 221 runs in 48.3 overs. New Zealand's bowlers, particularly Blair Tickner, who took four wickets, and Nathan Smith, who claimed three, were instrumental in dismantling Bangladesh's batting order. Despite a promising partnership of 93 runs between Saif Hasan and Liton Das, Bangladesh could not maintain momentum, leading to a collapse that sealed their fate. New Zealand's disciplined performance sets a challenging tone for the upcoming second ODI.