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Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2023

Bangladesh had won the first match by five wickets, while the second match was washed out after 11 overs, making the third match a decider and a must-win for New Zealand.

The T20I series between New Zealand and Bangladesh ended 1-1.

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NZ vs BAN: New Zealand rally around captain Mitchell Santner's stifling spell to beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in 3rd T20I

NZ vs BAN 2nd T20I: The second T20I of the three-T20I series was abandoned due to rain after 11 overs were bowled in New Zealand's innings.

Tim Seifert falls after he was hit on the helmet during the second T20I (Screengrab: X)

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Watch: Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam refuses to run out non-striker Tim Seifert after Daryl Mitchell's shot struck him on helmet

New Zealand's batting lineup struggled throughout the game. Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman made brief contributions, but the team continually lost wickets at crucial junctures.&nbsp;

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh's historic run continues as Shanto's men secure first-ever T20I win in New Zealand in resounding fashion

Despite losing the three-match series 2-1, Bangladesh's victory in the final ODI against New Zealand provided them with a significant morale boost.&nbsp;

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra (R) walks from the field after being caught as Bangladesh players celebrates.

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NZ vs BAN: Bangladesh salvage pride in stunning style, bowl out New Zealand for 98 runs to win 3rd ODI by 9 wickets with 209 balls to spare

Bangladesh achieved a <a target="_blank" href="https://thesportstak.com/cricket-news/india-dominate-australia-with-4-50s-on-day-4-to-take-157-run-lead-deepti-pooja-on-cusp-of-breaking-37-year-old-record">significant victory</a> in the third one-day international against New Zealand on Saturday, snapping the host's 17-match winning streak in ODIs at home with a nine-wicket win. This marked Bangladesh's maiden ODI triumph over New Zealand in New Zealand after 19 attempts.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARzn511ulHWGm8yO2U?utm_source=referral_whatsapp&amp;utm_medium=url_shared_whatsapp&amp;utm_campaign=whatsapp_sportstak&amp;utm_id=whatsapp_referral">Follow the Sports Tak channel on WhatsApp</a>The visiting team, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, efficiently chased down the target in just 15.1 overs. Shanto himself contributed a swift unbeaten 51 off 42 balls, while Liton Das supported with a quick 37 from 33 deliveries. Their commanding batting display followed an exceptional bowling performance that had restricted New Zealand to a mere 98 runs in 31.4 overs.Despite losing the three-match series 2-1, Bangladesh's victory in the final ODI provided them with a significant morale boost. New Zealand had previously secured wins in the first two matches by 44 runs and seven wickets, respectively. However, Bangladesh's latest win not only ended New Zealand’s remarkable home run but also set the stage for the upcoming Twenty20 series.Earlier in the match, Bangladesh bowlers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Shoriful Islam delivered career-best performances, taking three wickets each with figures of 3-14 and 3-22, respectively. They were instrumental in dismantling New Zealand's batting lineup, leading to the Kiwis registering their lowest ever total in ODIs against Bangladesh. Soumya Sarkar also contributed significantly, taking 3-18, as New Zealand's score dipped below their previous lowest ODI total against Bangladesh of 162.The McLean Park pitch, usually favorable for batting with an average first innings ODI score of 239, presented a different challenge with its substantial grass cover. Shoriful and Sakib capitalized on these conditions, effectively disrupting New Zealand's top order and leaving them struggling at 6-70.The duo's precision in bowling into the stumps and swinging the ball both ways, combined with their ability to exploit the variable bounce, restricted the New Zealand batters from playing aggressively. The largest partnership for New Zealand came from Will Young (26) and Tom Latham (21) for the third wicket, with only two other batters reaching double figures.Shoriful replicated his impactful start from the first ODI, taking key wickets, while Sakib maintained a tight line, triggering the host's batting collapse. Soumya Sarkar continued the onslaught, claiming three wickets, before Mushfiqur Rahim added the final blow with 1-36.This comprehensive win by Bangladesh not only reflects their ability to perform under challenging conditions but also signifies their growing prowess in international cricket. MORE ON SPORTS TAK:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/cricket-news/lucknow-super-giants-new-australian-recruit-ashton-turner-undergoes-knee-surgery-ruled-out-of-bbl-2023-24">Lucknow Super Giants' new Australian recruit Ashton Turner undergoes knee surgery, ruled out of BBL 2023-24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://m.thesportstak.com/others-news/wrestler-bajrang-punia-leaves-padma-shri-medal-outside-pm-modis-residence-in-protest-over-wfi-elections">Wrestler Bajrang Punia leaves Padma Shri medal outside PM Modi's residence in protest over WFI elections</a>

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