Joy completes fifty post-lunch0

In the post-lunch session of the first day of the Sylhet Test against New Zealand, Mahmudul Hasan Joy hit Ajaz Patel through extra cover for a boundary, completing his fourth half-century in Test cricket.

Bangladesh reached 116-2 after 31 overs when Joy, who is batting on 53, completed his half-century off 93 balls.

Joy began his inning slowly, but has gradually cranked up the tempo, hitting nine fours thus far.

Mominul Haque, who is batting on four, is keeping him company.

Bangladesh had reached 104-2 earlier in the morning session after electing to bat first.

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