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Shanto's ton, Fizz's fivers seal series win
24 Apr
Summary
- Shanto scored a century in extreme heat, crucial for Bangladesh's win.
- Mustafizur Rahman's five-wicket haul dismantled New Zealand's chase.
- Bangladesh secured their third consecutive ODI series victory.
Bangladesh secured a commanding 55-run victory against New Zealand on Thursday, winning the ODI series 2-1. This triumph marks Bangladesh's third consecutive ODI series win, extending their recent success after earlier victories against the West Indies and Pakistan.
Batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 265 for 8, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring a remarkable century (105) despite challenging 34-degree heat. He and Liton Das forged a vital 160-run partnership, with Das contributing 76 runs.
In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 210 in 44.5 overs. Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler, taking 5 wickets for 43 runs, his first five-wicket haul since the 2019 Cricket World Cup. For New Zealand, Nick Kelly scored 59 and Dean Foxcroft added 75, but it wasn't enough to chase the target.
