Tri-Series, New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Highlights: Conway Slams Unbeaten 70 As Kiwis Beat Bangla Tigers by 8 Wickets
New Zealand vs Bangladesh Highlights: New Zealand defeat Bangladesh by 8 wickets
New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Tri-Nation Series, Highlights: Devon Conway starred with the bat as New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets. Earlier, after Fin Allen's early departure, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson have kept the run-chase well within control. Conway notched up his half-century comfortably and Williamson departs soon after. Conway reminded unbeaten on 60 as New Zealand won the match with 13 balls to spare. Earlier, Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell spun a web as Bangladesh were restricted to 137/8 in 20 overs against New Zealand. Earlier, the 41-run stand between Najmul Shanto and Litton Das came to an end in the 8th over as Michael Bracewell sent Litton Das back to the hut. Earlier, Mehidy Hasan had lost his wicket early after Bangladesh were asked to bat first by New Zealand in the ongoing tri-series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. New Zealand and Bangladesh will square off against one another in the third match of the ongoing tri-nation T20I series that has Pakistan as the third team. Both the sides are winless in the series so far, having lost their opening games against Babar Azam-led Pakistan. (SCORECARD)
Playing XIs
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Shakib al Hasan (C), Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Yasir Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand Cricket Team
Bangladesh Cricket Team
Kane Williamson
Trent Boult
Tim Southee
NZ vs BAN, Tri-Series, Live
We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Devon Conway and Finn Allen to open for New Zealand. Taskin Ahmed to start with the ball.
...THE CHASE...
Right then! A low score and New Zealand have the line up to chase this down. Should be an easy chase. Stay tuned.
Ish Sodhi is up for a quick chat. He says he is happy to get his 100th T20I wicket. Adds they were ready to go out and perform. Reckons he has been working hard in the winter and also the other players. Admits the players have trained hard and there wasn't any lack of effort in the field.
This was a much better performance from the host than the one against Pakistan! The seamers were tight at the start and the spinners controlled the middle phase. It was Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi who completely turned the tide as before that Bangladesh were looking good however the spinners came in and started picking up wickets. A brilliant bowling performance and New Zealand will fancy a win here. They will be a little upset about their fielding as they dropped numerous catches and even missed some run out chances.
It was a poor batting performance from Bangladesh. They had a good start but once the openers fell, none of the upcoming batters stayed for a long time. Everyone struggled to hit the middle of the bat. They were given lifelines but didn't make the most out of it. Shakib Al Hasan came in very late in the innings but didn't make a huge impact. It was Nurul Hasan's late cameo that Bangladesh have gone past 120-mark.
A handy came from Nurul Hasan and due to him, Bangladesh have reached a decent total. Still, not a big one and New Zealand will feel confident to chase this down.
Just a single to end the innings! This is full and outside off. Nurul jams it out to covers for a single. Bangladesh end with 137/8.
Wide! This is full and down the leg side. Nurul fails to sweep it away.
Very full and on off, pushed to cover.
FOUR! This is brilliant from Nurul! Short in length and on off. Nurul pulls it over mid on for a boundary.
On a length and outside off. Hasan pulls it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder throws it to the keeper who clips the bails off but the replay shows he failed to collect the ball. The batter was well short. A chance. Two runs.
A length ball, outside off. Hasan Mahmud knocks it to point for a quick single. A shy at the bowler's end but the fielder misses.
Adam Milne is off the field as he felt some stiffness. Hasan Mahmud comes to the crease.
OUT! TAKEN! Shor in length and on middle, cramps Ahmed for room who looks to pull but gets a top edge and Mark Chapman at mid-wicket takes a dolly.
SIX! Make it two in a row! Sodhi drops it short and outside off. Hasan pulls it over mid-wicket for one more six. 18 runs off the over.
SIX! First six of the innings come in the penultimate over! Tossed up, outside off. Hasan slog-sweeps it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Tossed up on middle. Hasan knocks it over the bowler's head for a couple of runs.
Short ball, going down leg. Ahmed pulls it fine to fine leg. Martin Guptill from short fine leg gives a chase and does well to save a single.
Outside off, slapped hard to long off for a single.