Bangladesh lost the first ODI of the three-match series by 44 runs in Duckworth and Lewis method after reaching 200-9 in the rain-shortened 30-over chase at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Anamul Haque scored a quick 43, while Afif Hossain and Tohwid Hridoy made 38 and 33, respectively, but none of the three could convert their starts into significant innings to carry Bangladesh all the way.
Debutant Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, and Adam Milne all grabbed wickets as the hosts easily won the match.
Earlier, Will Young’s third ODI century and Tom Latham’s 77-ball 92 helped New Zealand reach 239-7 in 30 overs.
Tigers are losing the game.
Afif Hossain’s counter-attacking innings finished on 38 off 28 balls as Bangladesh were reduced to 165-7 after 24 overs and are on their way to defeat chasing 245 in the rain-shortened 30-over chase in the opening ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Afif, who hit five fours and one six, dragged a ball from Jacob Duffy straight to a fielder, effectively ending Bangladesh’s faint hopes in the contest.
Mehedi Hasan Miraz is presently in the middle, with tailender Shoriful Islam.
Hridoy leaves as the Tigers lose the game.
Afif Hossain and Towhid Hridoy’s spectacular counter-attacking combination came to an end when the latter left for 33 off 27 balls in 22.3 overs, reducing Bangladesh to 159-6, chasing 245 in the first ODI of the three-match series at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Hridoy, who smashed two fours and a six in his innings, was caught in the deep off Ish Sodhi, ending his stand with Afif on 56 off 38 balls.
Afif, who has so far hit five fours and one six, is now the crucial figure in Bangladesh’s chase. He is unbeaten on 36 off 25 balls and is joined by Mehedi Hasan Miraz.
Bangladesh are 161-6 after 23 overs and require 84 off 42 deliveries.
Bangladesh is losing ground in their pursuit.
Bangladesh have lost three wickets in quick succession and are 105-5 after 16.1 overs, chasing 245 in 30 overs in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Debutant Josh Clarkson dismissed Anamul Haque (43 off 39 balls) and Litton Das (22 off 19 balls) in rapid succession.
Mushfiqur Rahim, an experienced batsman, then threw away his wicket with an ill-fated reverse sweep against Rachin Ravindra, which was easily taken by the keeper.
Anamul falls short of fifty.
Anamul Haque fell seven runs short of a half-century as Bangladesh lost their third wicket in 12 overs chasing 245 against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Anamul attempted a short delivery against debutant pacer Josh Clarkson but ended up top-edging the ball, which the bowler caught himself.
Anamul smashed five boundaries in his 39-ball spell in the middle before being out.
Bangladesh suffers early setbacks in the pursuit
Bangladesh have lost two early wickets while chasing a revised goal of 245, reaching 48 after seven overs in the opening ODI of a three-match series against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Anamul Haque, who batted first, is on 28 off 24 balls, while Litton Das is on one.
Soumya Sarkar was out for a duck in the opening over, nicking off a delivery from Adam Milne to Tom Latham in slip.
Anamul’s innings nearly ended in the fourth over, as he top-edged the ball up in the air against Jacob Duffy. But wicketkeeper Tom Blundell misjudged the flight of the ball and dropped the catch.
Bangladesh was 44-1 after six overs. Ish Sodhi then pegged Bangladesh back in the seventh over, jarring the stumps of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (15).
Young hits a century to help New Zealand record 239-7 in the 30-over game.
Will Young hit his third ODI century to help New Zealand to 239 for seven in the first ODI against Bangladesh in Dunedin on Sunday.
A almost two-hour rain delay after the toss reduced the play to 40 overs per side. After a second interruption, overs were lost, reducing the game to 30 overs each.
According to the DLS method’s adjusted total, Bangladesh will need 245 runs to win.
Young smashed 14 fours and four sixes in his 84-ball 105-run knock, also putting together a 171-run third wicket stand with skipper Tom Latham, who scored a 77-ball 92 with three sixes and seven fours after Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam struck twice in the first over of the innings to dismiss Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls.
Mark Chapman hit two sixes and a four in an 11-ball 20-run cameo before being run out.
Aside from Shoriful’s double, Mehedi Hasan Miraz took one wicket when he castled Latham. As the hosts attempted to push for runs in the late innings, four runouts were recorded.
Rain halts play after the match is trimmed to 40 overs each.
The first of three One-Day International (ODI) series matches in Dunedin was delayed for the second time on Sunday after the first delay reduced the contest to 40 overs each side.
After 19.2 overs, New Zealand were at 108 for the loss of two when rain interrupted play for the second time. The first halt occurred immediately following the coin toss, as the start of play was delayed by approximately two hours.
Kiwi skipper Tom Latham had hit his fifty, remaining undefeated on 51 off 58 balls with six fours. On the other end, he had opener Will Young not out on a solid 54-ball 41.
Earlier, Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls were both removed by Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam in the first over of the session, reducing the hosts to two down for five runs, following which Young and Latham put on an unbeaten 103-run stand.
Bangladesh will take the field first in the opening ODI against New Zealand.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first in the first of three one-day internationals against New Zealand in Dunedin on Sunday.
The visitors used three frontline pacers, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman, and would have the option of deploying Soumya Sarker as a fourth seamer.
Mehedi Hasan Miraz is the only specialist spinner, but the Tigers can deploy Afif Hossain’s part-time off-spin if necessary.
Anamul Haque Bijoy rejoined Soumya and Afif on the bench.
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarker, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, and Will O’Rourke for New Zealand.
Anamul Haque scored a quick 43, while Afif Hossain and Tohwid Hridoy made 38 and 33, respectively, but none of the three could convert their starts into significant innings to carry Bangladesh all the way.
Debutant Josh Clarkson, Ish Sodhi, and Adam Milne all grabbed wickets as the hosts easily won the match.
Earlier, Will Young’s third ODI century and Tom Latham’s 77-ball 92 helped New Zealand reach 239-7 in 30 overs.
Tigers are losing the game.
Afif Hossain’s counter-attacking innings finished on 38 off 28 balls as Bangladesh were reduced to 165-7 after 24 overs and are on their way to defeat chasing 245 in the rain-shortened 30-over chase in the opening ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Afif, who hit five fours and one six, dragged a ball from Jacob Duffy straight to a fielder, effectively ending Bangladesh’s faint hopes in the contest.
Mehedi Hasan Miraz is presently in the middle, with tailender Shoriful Islam.
Hridoy leaves as the Tigers lose the game.
Afif Hossain and Towhid Hridoy’s spectacular counter-attacking combination came to an end when the latter left for 33 off 27 balls in 22.3 overs, reducing Bangladesh to 159-6, chasing 245 in the first ODI of the three-match series at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Hridoy, who smashed two fours and a six in his innings, was caught in the deep off Ish Sodhi, ending his stand with Afif on 56 off 38 balls.
Afif, who has so far hit five fours and one six, is now the crucial figure in Bangladesh’s chase. He is unbeaten on 36 off 25 balls and is joined by Mehedi Hasan Miraz.
Bangladesh are 161-6 after 23 overs and require 84 off 42 deliveries.
Bangladesh is losing ground in their pursuit.
Bangladesh have lost three wickets in quick succession and are 105-5 after 16.1 overs, chasing 245 in 30 overs in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Debutant Josh Clarkson dismissed Anamul Haque (43 off 39 balls) and Litton Das (22 off 19 balls) in rapid succession.
Mushfiqur Rahim, an experienced batsman, then threw away his wicket with an ill-fated reverse sweep against Rachin Ravindra, which was easily taken by the keeper.
Anamul falls short of fifty.
Anamul Haque fell seven runs short of a half-century as Bangladesh lost their third wicket in 12 overs chasing 245 against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Anamul attempted a short delivery against debutant pacer Josh Clarkson but ended up top-edging the ball, which the bowler caught himself.
Anamul smashed five boundaries in his 39-ball spell in the middle before being out.
Bangladesh suffers early setbacks in the pursuit
Bangladesh have lost two early wickets while chasing a revised goal of 245, reaching 48 after seven overs in the opening ODI of a three-match series against New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin today.
Anamul Haque, who batted first, is on 28 off 24 balls, while Litton Das is on one.
Soumya Sarkar was out for a duck in the opening over, nicking off a delivery from Adam Milne to Tom Latham in slip.
Anamul’s innings nearly ended in the fourth over, as he top-edged the ball up in the air against Jacob Duffy. But wicketkeeper Tom Blundell misjudged the flight of the ball and dropped the catch.
Bangladesh was 44-1 after six overs. Ish Sodhi then pegged Bangladesh back in the seventh over, jarring the stumps of captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (15).
Young hits a century to help New Zealand record 239-7 in the 30-over game.
Will Young hit his third ODI century to help New Zealand to 239 for seven in the first ODI against Bangladesh in Dunedin on Sunday.
A almost two-hour rain delay after the toss reduced the play to 40 overs per side. After a second interruption, overs were lost, reducing the game to 30 overs each.
According to the DLS method’s adjusted total, Bangladesh will need 245 runs to win.
Young smashed 14 fours and four sixes in his 84-ball 105-run knock, also putting together a 171-run third wicket stand with skipper Tom Latham, who scored a 77-ball 92 with three sixes and seven fours after Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam struck twice in the first over of the innings to dismiss Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls.
Mark Chapman hit two sixes and a four in an 11-ball 20-run cameo before being run out.
Aside from Shoriful’s double, Mehedi Hasan Miraz took one wicket when he castled Latham. As the hosts attempted to push for runs in the late innings, four runouts were recorded.
Rain halts play after the match is trimmed to 40 overs each.
The first of three One-Day International (ODI) series matches in Dunedin was delayed for the second time on Sunday after the first delay reduced the contest to 40 overs each side.
After 19.2 overs, New Zealand were at 108 for the loss of two when rain interrupted play for the second time. The first halt occurred immediately following the coin toss, as the start of play was delayed by approximately two hours.
Kiwi skipper Tom Latham had hit his fifty, remaining undefeated on 51 off 58 balls with six fours. On the other end, he had opener Will Young not out on a solid 54-ball 41.
Earlier, Rachin Ravindra and Henry Nicholls were both removed by Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam in the first over of the session, reducing the hosts to two down for five runs, following which Young and Latham put on an unbeaten 103-run stand.
Bangladesh will take the field first in the opening ODI against New Zealand.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat first in the first of three one-day internationals against New Zealand in Dunedin on Sunday.
The visitors used three frontline pacers, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman, and would have the option of deploying Soumya Sarker as a fourth seamer.
Mehedi Hasan Miraz is the only specialist spinner, but the Tigers can deploy Afif Hossain’s part-time off-spin if necessary.
Anamul Haque Bijoy rejoined Soumya and Afif on the bench.
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarker, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, and Will O’Rourke for New Zealand.