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Anderson century lifts NZ to 419-8, lead of 137

Mirpur, Bangladesh: Corey Anderson's maiden century and half centuries by tailenders BJ Watling and Ish Sodhi lifted New Zealand to 419-8 and a 137-run lead over Bangladesh on the third day of the second cricket

anderson century lifts nz to 419 8 lead of 137 anderson century lifts nz to 419 8 lead of 137
Mirpur, Bangladesh: Corey Anderson's maiden century and half centuries by tailenders BJ Watling and Ish Sodhi lifted New Zealand to 419-8 and a 137-run lead over Bangladesh on the third day of the second cricket test on Wednesday.





Kane Williamson pitched in with 62 and Ross Taylor, 53.

Anderson made 116 off 173 balls, with 13 boundaries and two sixes.

Watling and Sodhi remained unbeaten on 59 and a career-best 55 respectively at the end of the day as the visitors took control in response to Bangladesh's 282.

Shakib Al Hasan returned 5-97.