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NZ vs BAN
/ɛn ˈziː viː ɛs bæn/ (en-zee vee-ess ban)
Definition
1
A shorthand notation commonly used in cricket contexts to refer to a match between the national teams of New Zealand (NZ, the Black Caps or Kiwis) and Bangladesh (BAN, the Tigers).
2
Specifically, in April 2026, it denotes the 1st ODI of New Zealand's tour of Bangladesh, where NZ clinched a 26-run victory.
Examples
The NZ vs BAN opener had fans glued to their screens as the Kiwis defended 247 with clinical precision.
Predicting the winner in NZ vs BAN is like choosing between a reliable All Blacks scrum and a monsoon downpour—both overwhelming.
After NZ vs BAN, Bangladesh's bowlers looked like they were auditioning for a comedy sketch on dropped catches.
My fantasy team crushed it in NZ vs BAN; turns out Kiwis don't just make good pies.