Bangladesh began their three-match ODI series against New Zealand with a 26-run defeat at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. Despite a strong bowling performance that restricted New Zealand to 247 for 8, the hosts were bowled out for 221 in 48.3 overs. Shariful Islam, returning after 17 months, impressed with figures of 2 for 27, while Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed also contributed effectively.
Bangladesh’s chase faltered early as both Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Najmul Hossain Shanto were dismissed by Nathan Smith in the fourth over. A 93-run stand between Saif Hasan (57) and Liton Das (46) revived hopes, but subsequent wickets derailed the innings. Towhid Hridoy’s 55-run effort was not enough to avert defeat. For New Zealand, Blair Tickner took four wickets and Smith claimed three.
New Zealand’s innings was anchored by Henry Nicholls’ 68 and Dean Foxcroft’s 59, helping them recover from early setbacks. Notably, the visitors did not hit a single six in their innings, a rare occurrence in a full 50-over match at Mirpur. The win gave New Zealand a 1–0 lead in the series.
স্পোর্টস রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১৭ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ২০: ৩০আপডেট : ১৭ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ২০: ৩১ দারুণ বোলিংয়ে ম্যাচে ফিরেছিল বাংলাদেশ, কিন্তু ব্যাটারদের ব্যর্থতায় শেষ পর্যন্ত জয়ের দেখা মিলল না। ফলে ওয়ানডে সিরিজের শুরুটাই হলো হার দিয়ে। মিরপুরের শের-ই বাংলা জাতীয় ক্র
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