New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in the second of the three-match ODI series on Wednesday (December 20) as they chased down 292 runs with ease. Sarkar's knock of 169 runs, however, was lauded by many but how did he break Tendulkar's record? Let's see
NZ vs BAN pitch report: New Zealand and Bangladesh gear up for the first of the three-match ODI series in Dunedin on December 17. The two sides recently played in a two-match Test series, which ended in a 1-1 tie. Here is all you need to know about the University Oval pitch.
Tim Southee went past West Indies legend Viv Richards in a huge batting record during the BAN vs NZ 1st Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh won the first Test by 150 runs as they registered their maiden Test win at home against the Kiwis.
A talisman of New Zealand cricket, Taylor ended his Test career by dismissing Ebadot Hossain to help the hosts beat Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs to level the series 1-1.
Das batted almost one-handed for much of his innings after being struck on the glove. He weathered a barrage of short-pitched bowling from New Zealand to post his second Test century from only 106 balls.
Bangladesh are leading the two-match series 1-0 after their eight-wicket win over the World Test champions at Bay Oval sent the cricketing world into frenzy.
Mominul shared a 158-run partnership with wicketkeeper Liton Das, who made 86, steering Bangladesh to 401-6 at stumps on the third day in reply to New Zealand's first innings of 328.
The tourists' bowlers first captured New Zealand's last five wickets for 70 runs, dismissing the home side for 328 after it had resumed at 258-8.
Despite of taking a 10 wicket haul against India in tests, left-arm off-spinner Ajaz patel has been dropped out from the New Zealand's squad for the Bangladesh home series.
Latham’s second fifty in the series was key in helping New Zealand put up a respectable 161-5 in slightly better batting conditions.
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Off-spinner Cole McConchie (3-15) and left-arm spinner Rachin Ravindra (1-13) also played their part in dismissing Bangladesh for only 76 in 19.4 overs
Mahmudullah made a 32-ball 37 not out to help Bangladesh post a decent total on this slow pitch after opting to bat first.
If Allen is available for the second T20I against Bangladesh on Friday, it will be a big boost for the visitors, who were bowled out for 60 in 16.5 overs.
In 2014, the BlackCaps had posted just 60 runs against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.
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Bangladesh have been in great T20I form lately, first winning 2-1 away from home against Zimbabwe and then routing Australia 4-1 at home.
The first of the five-match T20I series against the Tom Latham-led New Zealand will be played here on September 1.
The Bangladesh batsman looked destined for his 14th ODI century before a unique but special effort from New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham halted his innings 22 runs short of the ton.
Bangladesh put on a competitive fight but New Zealand went on to finish the job in style, winning the clash by 2-wickets and going on top of the points table in the World Cup.
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