Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Highlights & Results

AIDOS! So, Bangladesh make it 3 out of 4 on this NZ tour of Bangladesh. They'll look to seal the series as these two will meet again on the 29th for the second T20I at 8 am GMT. You can join us earlier for the build up as well. Goodbye for now.

The winning skipper of Bangladesh, Litton Das - Das says it was a really good match, especially the way they batted. Reckons that Hridoy helped the team and even Emon and Shamim. Shares that 183 is a big total on this ground. The wicket was slow and they were looking for a good powerplay. On his knock, Das adds that the wicket was up and down. When the surface is flat, it is easy to bat on.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - For his excellent outing in the middle with the bat, scoring 51 off 27 balls, and helping his team get over the line, Tawhid Hridoy wins the Player Of The Match award. Tawhid says the pitch is a very good one to bat on and explains that when he walks out, his focus is on reading the situation and adapting accordingly. On his aggressive approach, Hridoy adds that with the team needing quick runs at that stage, he chose to play aggressively. Tawhid credits Shamim, noting that he bats exceptionally well and he enjoyed their partnership.

Nick Kelly, the losing skipper of New Zealand! Kelly says that 180 felt like a competitive total on the surface and, at the halfway mark, thought they were slightly above par. Kelly adds that even after the 10-over mark, they were in control, especially when Ish Sodhi picked up the wicket of Tanzid Hasan, giving them the sense that they could tighten the game for a few overs. Kelly admits that T20 cricket can shift quickly, noting that they fail to maintain the pressure. Kelly reckons that once the batters settled in, they played their shots freely and that cost them the game

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New Zealand looked good with the bat - Earlier, New Zealand posted a competitive 182 on a favorable batting deck after being inserted to bat, headlined by a fiery powerplay performance. Despite an early setback with Tim Robinson being run out for a duck, Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver stabilized the innings with aggressive strokeplay, propelling the Kiwis to 61 runs within the first six overs. Both batters reached their respective half-centuries, but Bangladesh found a breakthrough via Rishad Hossain, who removed both set players to trigger a slight collapse.While Bevon Jacobs and Dean Foxcroft failed to find their footing, Nick Kelly’s vital 39 and a late cameo from Josh Clarkson ensured the total remained formidable. Bangladesh’s spinners proved to be the most effective defensive unit, finishing with combined figures of 3/63, while Ripon Mondol provided a masterclass in death bowling by nailing his yorkers in the final over to limit the damage. Initially, Bangladesh were at risk of conceding more than 200 but the likes of Shoriful Islam and Ripon Mondol bowled brilliantly at the back end to pull things back in their favour.

A comprehensive chase from the hosts - Bangladesh pull off a sensational run chase, overcoming a shaky start through the sheer intent shown by Towhid Hridoy and Parvez Hossain Emon. While the early pressure threatened to stall the innings, Emon’s aggressive strokeplay, highlighted by a couple of towering sixes, effectively shifted the momentum and allowed Hridoy to settle into his rhythm. Hridoy was the undisputed anchor of the pursuit, smashing a brilliant half-century off just 27 deliveries to keep the required rate under control. He found the perfect partner in Shamim Hossain, whose blistering 31 off 13 balls provided the final knockout blow, ensuring Bangladesh crossed the finish line with two full overs to spare.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.That's the game for Bangladesh. Short and wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy jumps down the track and looks to cut it away. Gets a top-edge towards the third man region for a single to close the game. Bangladesh win by 6 wickets.

Ben Lister to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Yorker, on off, Shamim Hossain rolls this in front of mid off and takes a run. SCORES ARE LEVEL!

Ben Lister to Shamim Hossain, No run.Yorker, on middle and leg, Shamim Hossain flicks this to mid on.

Just 2 more needed for Bangladesh to win this game.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.FIFTY FOR TAWHID! Full and on off, Tawhid Hridoy pushes this down to long on for a single. Brings up his half-century as well. Tawhid walked in when the home side was in deep trouble but he has played an excellent unbeaten knock to bring his side in touching distance to the finish line.

Ben Lister to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Back of a length, around middle and off, Shamim Hossain pulls this to wide long on for one.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Yorker, on off, Tawhid rolls this through mid off for one.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, Six!SIX! Pitched up, around middle and off, Shamim Hossain plants his front foot towards the off side and flicks this up and over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a huge six. 25 runs have come off this Fisher over.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, No ball and Four!NO BALL AND FOUR! The wheels have come off for New Zealand here as Fisher bowls another No Ball. Beamer around off, Shamim Hossain slashes hard at it, gets it edged off the outside and the ball has raced to the left of the keeper for a boundary towards the third man region.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, Wide!WIDE! Full and way too wide outside off. Shamim Hossain looks for a reverse ramp but misses. Wided.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, No ball and Four!NO BALL AND FOUR! Full and on the pads, Shamim Hossain plays the leg glance fine and wide to the right of the short third fielder for a boundary. The buzzer goes around the ground, gesturing that the bowler has overstepped. Free Hit up next ...

Matthew Fisher to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short and on off, Tawhid pulls this flat towards deep mid-wicket and settles for a run.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Full and on the pads, Shamim Hossain tucks this to mid-wicket for a single.

Matthew Fisher to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Back of a length, around off, Tawhid Hridoy dabs this through cover-point for one more.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Good length on off, Shamim Hossain pats this in front of covers and takes a run.

Matthew Fisher to Shamim Hossain, Four!FOUR! Pitched up, around the pads, Shamim Hossain leans over it and flicks this up and over the fielder at short fine leg and the ball goes on-bounce and over the fence for four more runs.

Another over that yields 18 runs for Bangladesh. The home side now needs just 30 more to win off the last 4 overs.

Nathan Smith to Tawhid Hridoy, Six!SIX! Back of a length, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy crouches a touch low  and pulls this out of the park towards the deep square leg region for a biggie.

Nathan Smith to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Good length, on middle and leg, Shamim Hossain flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Nathan Smith to Shamim Hossain, Six!SIX! That is an extremely good stroke by Shamim Hossain. Bouncer, on middle and leg, Shamim Hossain doesn't bother looking at the ball as he almost laps this standing on his feet for a biggie towards the fine leg region.

Nathan Smith to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy jumps down the track and helps this to deep square leg for one.

Nathan Smith to Tawhid Hridoy, Wide!WIDE! Slower one, wide down the leg. Wided.

Nathan Smith to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.On a length, around middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this towards long and the batters decide to take on the arm of Tim Robinson for the second. A direct hit from the fielder at the stumps to the non-striker's end but the batters has made his ground with a dive.

Nathan Smith to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.Back of a length, wide of off, Shamim Hossain punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Shamim Hossain, 1 run.On a length, outside off. Shamim Hossain cuts it to point for a single.

Shamim Hossain is the next batter in.

Josh Clarkson to Parvez Hossain Emon, OUT! c Tim Robinson b Josh Clarkson.OUT! Parvez Hossain Emon falls into the trap. Josh Clarkson bowls it full and near the tramline. Parvez Hossain Emon swings his blade but toe ends his shot to long off. He falls over while playing the shot too. Tim Robinson in the deep makes no mistake. A good hand by PHE.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.A slower length delivery, around off. Hridoy guides it to short third for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.A wide yorker from Josh. Parvez Hossain Emon carves it away to deep point for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Parvez Hossain Emon, Six!SIX! Launched away! This is full and around off. Parvez Hossain Emon picks the length quickly, hangs back and smashes it over long on for a massive six.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Drops it short and around off. Hridoy pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, 2 runs.Tossed up, around off. Parvez Hossain Emon punches it down to long on and comes back for the second run easily.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Slightly full and turning away, outside off. Tawhid punches it to point for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Slower through the air, length and outside off. TH cuts it to point.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.Drops it short and wide of off. Parvez Hossain Emon cuts it to deep point, wide of the man there for a brace.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Fuller ball, outside off. Tawhid Hridoy cuts it behind point for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.Bowls a googly on the flatter side on middle. Parvez Hossain Emon gets cramped as he pushes it to long on for one.

Matthew Fisher to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Darts it on the pads. Tawhid Hridoy clips it behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

Matthew Fisher to Tawhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! Poor delivery with third man up! Shorter and outside off, too wide. Tawhid Hridoy ramps it over short third man for a boundary.

Matthew Fisher to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.Back of a length and on middle and leg. Parvez Hossain Emon punches it in front of cover and runs across. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Parvez Hossain Emon gets hit on the back of the left boot and looks in serious pain. The physio is out with the magic spray.

Matthew Fisher to Parvez Hossain Emon, No run.Beautifully bowled! A yorker, dipping right on Emon's toes. He fails to flick it away and wears it on the boots. Gets hit on the back of the left boot and looks in serious pain. The physio is out with the magic spray.

Matthew Fisher to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.A slower length delivery, outside off. Hridoy slaps it to point for one.

Matthew Fisher to Parvez Hossain Emon, 3 runs.Shorter delivery, on leg. Parvez Hossain Emon pulls it very fine, past short fine leg. Ish Sodhi runs back, slides near the fence and saves a run.

Josh Clarkson to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.A full toss, angling on off. Parvez Hossain Emon drills it to Josh Clarkson, who half-stops to his left for a quick single.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.In the slot, full and on middle. Hridoy nudges it to long on for one more.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.On a length and on off, nipping in. Hridoy clips it to the right of long on for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, Six!SIX! Quality shot! Josh Clarkson bowls it very full and outside off. Hridoy shuffles across, shows full face of the blade and hammers it downtown for a six.

Josh Clarkson to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.Pushes it full and on middle and off. Parvez Hossain Emon taps it wide of cover for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Good length delivery, around off. Hridoy drops it to cover for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Tawhid Hridoy, Wide!Wide! Well outside off, Hridoy leaves it alone.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, Six!SIX! Superb from Emon. Good over for Bangladesh despite the wicket. Parvez Hossain Emon walks across, watches the full ball and slogs it over mid-wicket for a massive six. 18 runs off it.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, Four!FOUR! Hit away! Too full from Sodhi, wide of off. Parvez Hossain Emon frees his arms and clubs it down to long off for a boundary.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Flat and outside off, Hridoy punches it to deep cover for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, Six!SIX! Excellent shot! Ish Sodhi loops it up but bowls a lot fuller, around off. Hridoy slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket and it goes the distance.

Ish Sodhi to Parvez Hossain Emon, 1 run.Slightly short and outside off. Parvez Hossain Emon cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Parvez Hossain Emon comes to the middle.

Ish Sodhi to Tanzid Hasan, OUT! c Nathan Smith b Ish Sodhi.OUT! TAKEN! Wicket on the first ball after the drinks break. Pushes it full and wide of off, was the googly. Tanzid Hasan gets low and hits it to long off where Nathan Smith slides to his right and takes it.

DRINKS. Bangladesh are going along strongly but need a big partnership to calm some nerves around the ground. New Zealand have bowled well in patches but need to keep taking wickets regularly so they can build some pressure for the last few overs. Bangladesh are favourites but New Zealand are still in the game.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, Four!FOUR! On a length, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy gets inside the line and flicks this fine in the gap between the keeper and the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. Tawhid Hridoy has looked busy in the middle.

Ben Lister to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Slower one, short and on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan hooks this to fine leg for a single.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 1 run.Short and on middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy works this through mid-wicket for a single this time.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Back of a length, around middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy hops back inside the crease and works this through mid-wicket for a brace.

Ben Lister to Tawhid Hridoy, 2 runs.Short and on middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy dances down the track and pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Ben Lister to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Good length, around middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Tawhid Hridoy, No run.Wrong'un, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy punches this back to the bowler.

Tawhid Hridoy walks out next to bat.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, OUT! b Ish Sodhi.OUT! TIMBER! Slider, into the line of the stumps, Litton Das exposes his stumps as he backs away a bit and swings across the line. Gets beaten all ends up and the ball rattles the timber. Just when it looked like Bangladesh are making their way back into this contest, Bangladesh lose thier skipper.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, 2 runs.Pushed through on middle and leg, Litton Das flicks this through the mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, Four!FOUR! Length dragged back a bit, around middle and off, Litton Das goes down on a knee and sweeps this to the right of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, No run.Quicker one, around off, Litton Das goes for a reverse sweep again but doesn't his this well enough and finds backward point.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, Four!FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Bangladesh. Fuller, around middle and leg, Litton Das brings out the reverse sweep and hits this behind backward point for a boundary.

Josh Clarkson to Litton Das, 1 run.Short-pitched delivery, around off, Litton Das pulls this towards the cow corner reagion for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Yorker again, on middle and leg, Tanzid Hasan works this through mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Litton Das, 1 run.Yorker, on off, Litton Das jams this around silly point and rotates the strike.

Josh Clarkson to Litton Das, No run.Good length, around off, Litton Das pushes this to mid off for no run.

Josh Clarkson to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Short and into the batter, ets big on the batter. Tanzid Hasan is late into the pull and ends up lobbing this behind the bowler for a single.

Josh Clarkson to Litton Das, 1 run.Good length, around off, Litton Das punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

Ish Sodhi to Tanzid Hasan, No run.Pushed through, wide of off, Tanzid Hasan looks for the slog sweep but gets beaten.

Ish Sodhi to Tanzid Hasan, No run.Fuller around off, Tanzid Hasan cuts this to short third for no run.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, Leg bye.Leg bye.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, Six!SIX! Slogged over the fence for six. Tossed up, around off, Litton Das goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a massive biggie.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, No run.Pushed through around off, Litton Das blocks this out.Much slower, around middle and leg, Litton Das swings early at it. Gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball hits Das on the thigh pad. Loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Kelly sends this upstairs. Nothing on the UltraEdge. Ball Tracking up next, pitching in line and an umpire's call on impact with the batter and ball clipping the top of the leg pole saves the day for Das as the on-field decision was Not Out.

Ish Sodhi to Litton Das, No run.Fuller around off, Litton Das plays the reverse sweep towards short third for no run.

Nathan Smith to Litton Das, 1 run.Hard length, on off, Litton Das tucks this to short mid-wicket and takes a run.

Nathan Smith to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Short-pitched delivery, on middle and off, Tanzid Hasan hooks this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Nathan Smith to Litton Das, 1 run.Back of a length around off, Litton Das cuts this to deep third for a single.

Litton Das walks out at 3.

Nathan Smith to Saif Hassan, OUT! c Bevon Jacobs b Nathan Smith.OUT! CAUGHT! Good length, around middle and off, shaping back into the batter. Saif Hassan plants this front foot towards his leg side and slogs at it. Gets his bat tilted in hands at the time of contact with the ball and Bevon Jacobs at deep mid-wicket gathers this nice and clean.

Nathan Smith to Tanzid Hasan, 1 run.Back of a length, around off, Tanzid Hasan cuts this to the right of cover-point for one.

Nathan Smith to Tanzid Hasan, No run.Back of a length, going across the batter. Tanzid Hasan puts his head down and goes for a wild swing but misses out.

Ben Lister to Saif Hassan, No run.Short in length on off. Saif Hassan looks to reverse paddle it but misses.

Ben Lister to Saif Hassan, 4 Byes.FOUR BYES! Oh, it was turning out to be a great over so far. Scrambled seam shorter delivery on leg. Saif Hassan makes room to pull but misses. The ball bounces right in front of the keeper and the dead bounce doesn't help him either. It rolls away to the fence.