In the first One Day International (ODI) match in Dhaka, Bangladesh will host an inexperienced New Zealand side that is missing eight key players due to commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL). New Zealand coach Rob Walter views this series as an opportunity to expose fringe players such as Muhammad Abbas and Jayden Lennox to international pressure. Bangladesh, fresh off a 2-1 series victory over Pakistan, aims to capitalize on their home advantage. Key players include Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has struggled recently despite a strong 2023 season, and Tom Latham, returning as captain after a period of poor form. The match will take place at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, where the pitch conditions may vary due to a heatwave and the possibility of thunderstorms. Both teams are expected to make significant changes, with Bangladesh looking to maintain the momentum from their last series.