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Bangladesh registered a resounding 9-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third and final ODI of the series at Napier’s McLean Park on Saturday. This was the first ODI win for Bangla Tigers against the Blackcaps in New Zealand.
New Zealand Innings: 98/10 (31.4 Ovs)
New Zealand’s batting struggled against a disciplined Bangladeshi bowling attack, managing to post only 98 runs in 31.4 overs. Will Young top-scored with 26 runs, but the team faced challenges against Shoriful Islam (3/22), Tanzim Hasan Sakib (3/14) and Saumya Sarkar (3/18) who restricted the home side for a paltry total.
Bangladesh Innings: 99/1 (15.1 Ovs)
Chasing 99 for victory, Bangladesh showcased batting dominance as they chased the set target in just 15.1 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto (51 not out) led the charge with crucial support from Anamul Haque (37). The Bangladeshi batsmen exhibited confidence and control, easily navigating New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Player of the Match
Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s exceptional bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his role in dismantling New Zealand for a low total.
Series detail:
- 1st ODI: New Zealand won by 44 runs (DLS method)
- 2nd ODI: New Zealand won by 7 wickets
- 3rd ODI: Bangladesh won by 9 wickets
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Here’s how fans reacted to Bangladesh’s historic win over New Zealand:
Historic win for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh beat New Zealand for the 1st time in New Zealand in ODI Cricket. #NZvBAN #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/MJ95Nkafpn
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) December 23, 2023
History!!!In ODIs,Bangladesh Beat NZ for the very first time in NZ🤯
No Tamim,No Shakib,No Mahmudullah,No problem.
This Young Bangladesh team have beaten the Black caps 😍#NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/gMzThfMnPU— tamjid🇧🇩🇵🇸 (@617617617a) December 23, 2023
First Ever Win For Bangladesh Against New Zealand IN ODI In NZ#NZvBAN #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/HB6vV4Bpc0
— Zeeshan Nadeem (@Shani_7800) December 23, 2023
Outstanding all round bowling performance from Bangladesh as they bowl out New Zealand for 98 in the 3rd ODI… #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/Yx6yQk9AYj
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) December 23, 2023
Winners are grinners! #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/9VaXXuS5KO
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 23, 2023
Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib produced incredible bowling spells in the third #NZvBAN ODI 🏏
📝 https://t.co/LHjGAUb5Zo pic.twitter.com/sGQuWxD2eF
— ICC (@ICC) December 23, 2023
New Zealand what is this behavior. #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/uACDd4FBLW
— Lokesh Saini 🚩 (@RiseofKohli) December 23, 2023
Bangladesh's 18-ODI losing streak against New Zealand in New Zealand comes to an end today #NZvBAN
Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib produced incredible bowling spells in the third #NZvBAN ODI 🏏 pic.twitter.com/oGrenSM5cu
— Dilbag Koundal ਦਿਲਬਾਗ ਕੌਂਡਲ 🇮🇳 (@dilbag_koundal) December 23, 2023
What a Historic win for Bangladesh.Winning by 9 wickets .
Bangladesh beat New Zealand for the 1st time in New Zealand in ODI Cricket. #NZvBAN #CricketTwitter #BanVsNz pic.twitter.com/weUrz0ZNox
— Farzan Ali Baloch (@farzan_ali_B) December 23, 2023
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Bangladesh 🆚 New Zealand | 3rd ODIPlayer of the Match:
Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Bangladesh) | 3/14 Wickets#BCB | #Cricket | #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/EB0KFzHHcY— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 23, 2023