Even though Bangladesh lost the series, the national cricket team isn’t ready to give up on New Zealand. It’s the first time Bangladesh has secured a victory in a one-day international cricket match in New Zealand. After losing by 44 runs and seven wickets in Dunedin and Nelson, respectively, the triumph in the one-day series marked a proud moment for Najmul Hossain Shanto and Company. Even though the series slipped away, the Bangladeshi cricket team, led by the calm Najmul Hossain Shanto, made history by defeating the Black Caps for the first time on their home turf, showcasing an outstanding performance with the ball.
On Saturday (December 23, local time) at McLean Park, Bangladesh bowled out New Zealand for 98 runs in 31.4 overs. This was the lowest score in an ODI match between the two teams. Shariful Islam (3/22), Tanjim Hasan Sakib (3/14), and Soumya Sarkar (3/18) played pivotal roles in initiating New Zealand’s downfall. In response, Bangladesh faced an early setback as opener Soumya Sarkar, who retired hurt due to an eye injury, had to chase the target with just 91 runs remaining off 42 balls. However, captain Shanto (51 runs off 42 balls) and opener Amanul Haque (37 runs off 33 balls) ensured a comfortable victory in just 15.1 overs.
After losing by 44 runs and seven wickets in Dunedin and Nelson, respectively, the triumph in the one-day series marked a proud moment for Najmul Hossain Shanto and Company. This was the lowest score in an ODI match between the two teams. Shariful Islam (3/22), Tanjim Hasan Sakib (3/14), and Soumya Sarkar (3/18) played pivotal roles in initiating New Zealand’s downfall. In response, Bangladesh faced an early setback as opener Soumya Sarkar, who retired hurt due to an eye injury, had to chase the target with just 91 runs remaining off 42 balls. However, captain Shanto (51 runs off 42 balls) and opener Amanul Haque (37 runs off 33 balls) ensured a comfortable victory in just 15.1 overs.
In response, Bangladesh faced an early setback as opener Soumya Sarkar, who retired hurt due to an eye injury, had to chase the target with just 91 runs remaining off 42 balls. However, captain Shanto (51 runs off 42 balls) and opener Amanul Haque (37 runs off 33 balls) ensured a comfortable victory in just 15.1 overs. Summing up the match: New Zealand – 31.4 overs, 98 all out (Tanjim Hasan Sakib 3/14, Soumya Sarkar 3/18); Bangladesh – 15.1 overs, 99/1 (Najmul Shanto 51, Amanul Haque 37).
Tanjim Hasan Sakib, who achieved his career-best bowling figures, was awarded the Player of the Match, while Will Young, who scored 220 runs in the series, was named Player of the Series. After the historic win, Shanto expressed his joy at contributing to the victory and praised the team’s playing style. Just last month, he was appointed captain of the Bangladesh ODI and T20I teams, and this New Zealand tour was his first assignment in the new role.
“We believed we could win this series. We couldn’t win the first two games, but thanks, we can win today,” the 25-year-old all-rounder added. Shanto was pleased with the team’s approach to winning and appreciated the efforts of the bowlers who performed exceptionally well. Even though the series slipped away, the Bangladeshi cricket team, led by the calm Najmul Hossain Shanto, made history by defeating the Black Caps for the first time on their home turf, showcasing an outstanding performance with the ball.
Summing up the match: New Zealand – 31.4 overs, 98 all out (Tanjim Hasan Sakib 3/14, Soumya Sarkar 3/18); Bangladesh – 15.1 overs, 99/1 (Najmul Shanto 51, Amanul Haque 37). Tanjim Hasan Sakib, who achieved his career-best bowling figures, was awarded the Player of the Match, while Will Young, who scored 220 runs in the series, was named Player of the Series. After the historic win, Shanto expressed his joy at contributing to the victory and praised the team’s playing style. Just last month, he was appointed captain of the Bangladesh ODI and T20I teams, and this New Zealand tour was his first assignment in the new role.
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