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NZ Levels Series with Thrilling Dhaka T20 Win
2 May
Summary
- Bevon Jacobs led New Zealand to victory with a strong fifty.
- Bangladesh collapsed after a rain delay, losing wickets rapidly.
- Josh Clarkson was exceptional with three wickets for nine runs.
New Zealand has squared the T20 series against Bangladesh, securing a victory in the third and final match held in Dhaka. The Blackcaps achieved the target of 103 runs, with Bevon Jacobs playing a crucial role with a blistering fifty that silenced the home crowd.
Earlier in the match, Bangladesh experienced a dramatic collapse after a rain delay. The hosts lost their last six wickets for a mere 26 runs, significantly hindering their potential total. This fragility on an uneven pitch allowed New Zealand to bowl them out in just 15 overs.
New Zealand's bowling attack and fielding were disciplined throughout the match. Josh Clarkson was particularly impressive, claiming three wickets for just nine runs, and earning praise for his performance that helped restrict Bangladesh to a low score.
The series result marks an underwhelming tour for New Zealand, who had previously lost the ODI series 2-1, despite taking an initial lead. The T20 series draw provides some consolation for the visiting side.
