Bangladesh vs New Zealand, NZ in BAN, 3 ODIs, 2026 Apr 23 Full score card

OUT! TAKEN! That is it. Slightly short and on middle and leg. Foxcroft goes back and pulls it to long on. Saif Hassan runs to his right, dives and holds onto it. What a brilliant catch under pressure. What an effort from Dean Foxcroft. Bangladesh win by 55 runs and clinch the series.

Angling on the pads, Lister flicks it to square leg for a quick single.

DROPPED! The skipper has put down a sitter. Flights it a bit more, full and on middle. Foxcroft looks to slog sweep but top edges it behind Mehidy. He runs back, keeps his eyes on the ball but fails to hold on.

Fuller delivery, across the batter, on off. Foxcroft drills it down to long on.

SIX! This is outstanding stuff from Dean! Not that short, on middle and leg. Foxcroft gets low and launches it to deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Shorter and on middle. Foxcroft rolls his wrists and hits it to fine leg for a single. 64 needed from the final 6 overs now.

A slower bumper, into the surface on middle. Foxcroft looks to pull but misses and toe ends it to point.

SIX! This is brilliant from Dean. A slower fuller delivery, around off. Foxcroft makes room and lifts it over long off for a biggie. 200 up for New Zealand.

SIX! MORE! Back of a length delivery on leg. Foxcroft gets inside the line and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a 72-meter six.

Pushes it full, across the batter, the ball dies along its way. Foxcroft looks to heave but misses.

A slower bumper on leg. Foxcroft pulls it behind square leg for no run.

Well outside off. Foxcroft slaps it to deep cover for a single. 17 runs off the over.

Pushes it full and wide outside off. Foxcroft crunches it through extra cover, to the left of long off for a couple.

Leg bye! Quick run! Slides it full and on the pads. Lister fails to flick and it rolls to short fine leg. Foxcroft calls for a run and makes to the other end.

Shorter and outside off. Foxcroft cuts it to deep cover for a single.

SIX! Even bigger! Islam bowls it in the slot, very full and on middle. Foxcroft dances down and hammers it over long on for a biggie. Fifty for Foxcroft but he has a bigger mission on his head.

SIX! HUGE! Floats it full and around off. Foxcroft comes down the track and launches it over to long off. Just over Nahid Rana there for a six.

Nahid Rana bowls a yorker, wide outside off. Ben Lister jams his bat out but fails to connect. Bangladesh think otherwise. They appeal for caught behind but it is turned down. Review loads. UltraEdge shows a spike but it's off the bat, hitting the deck.

Bangladesh have taken a review for caught behind.

Bowls the yorker on middle. Foxcroft digs it out to mid-wicket for one.

Shorter and on middle. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg who picks up on a bounce. A dot.

A bouncer on leg. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg for a dot.

A full toss, sliding on leg. Foxcroft mistimes his flick to the vacant mid-wicket region. No one inside the ring and they pick two runs.

A yorker, tailing on leg. Foxcroft flicks it to deep square leg for no run.

Tossed up, angling on middle and turning away. Ben Lister goes back to defend but manages to get an outside edge there. Would have been plumb if not for the bat.

Full and on middle, Foxcroft drives it to long off for one.

SIX! BANG! Need more from Foxcroft! Floats it on the up, full and on leg. Foxcroft comes down and heaves it over mid-wicket for a six.

Bowls it full and angling on leg. Foxcroft makes room to cut but miscues it to short fine leg.

Length ball, around off. Lister strokes it through extra cover for a run.

Tossed up, around off. Foxcroft punches it to long off for a single.

Time for the final Powerplay, but don't think Bangladesh want to spread the field right now.

Fuller delivery, outside off. Ben Lister drives it away to deep point for no run.

Very full and on middle and leg. Ben Lister flicks it to mid on.

Ben Lister is the last man in.

OUT! TIMBER! Absolute beauty from Mustafizur Rahman to pick up his fifth wicket. Touch fuller and on middle, skiddy length and probably the off-cutter. Will O'Rourke is late to get his bat across. The ball rolls through and hits the stumps.

Short of a length, around off. Foxcroft pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

Short again, on leg. Foxcroft comes down and pulls it to square leg for no run again.

Drops it short and on middle. Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg for no run.

On a good length, outside off. Foxcroft punches it in the gap, to the left of mid off for a single.

Nails the yorker, on middle and leg. Will O'Rourke digs it out in time to deep square leg for a single.

Wide! Fuller and sliding down the leg side. Will O'Rourke looks to flick it away but misses.

Pushes it full and on middle and leg. Foxcroft flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Very full and on middle, Foxcroft manages to ease it out to mid on.

Good length delivery, around off. Foxcroft punches it to mid off.

Wide! Too short and on middle. Foxcroft ducks under it.

Too full and following Dean on the leg side. Foxcroft manages to edge it to the keeper, however, Litton Das was wrong footed, following Dean's side and fails to stop. They deny the run.

Will O'Rourke survives. Pushes it full and on middle. Will O'Rourke blocks it out.

On a length, sliding on middle. Will O'Rourke knocks it down to mid on.

On a good length and on top of off. Will O'Rourke punches it to point.

Will O'Rourke comes to the middle. New Zealand need 112 runs in 75 balls.

OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the fielder! Back of a length and on middle, angling in. Jayden Lennox pulls it hurriedly to short mid-wicket. Tawhid Hridoy does not move an inch as he takes a sharp catch near his head.

Angles in a fuller delivery on leg. Jayden Lennox clips it to square leg.

Fuller delivery, around off. Jayden Lennox defends it out.

Oh, so lucky! Fuller delivery on leg. Jayden Lennox walks down to whip it away but inside edges it onto the pads. The ball rolls wide of the keeper to fine leg for one.

Fuller and on off. Dean Foxcroft plays it to square leg for a single.

Tossed up, on middle, turning in. Dean punches it to mid-wicket.

Very full and on middle. Jayden Lennox reverse sweeps it to the right of point for a single.

The arm ball, length and on middle. Jayden Lennox stays back and defends right beside his pads.

Tossed up, on middle. Foxcroft walks down and turns it to square leg for one.

Too full and near the tramline. Jayden Lennox looks to push at it but misses.

Jayden Lennox is the next batter in.

OUT! TAKEN! What a wonderful catch by the captain! Back of a length delivery, around off. Smith tries to whip it away but mistimes it to mid-wicket. It comes more off the outer half of the bat. Mehidy Hasan Miraz at short mid-wicket dives to his right, picks off his right hand and holds onto it despite bumping on the ground.

On a length and around off. Foxcroft drops it to point for a quick single.

SIX! High and handsome! Pushes it full and on middle and leg. Foxcroft uses his feet and launches it over long on for a six. Much needed for New Zealand.

Keeps it full and on middle and leg. Smith clips it wide of square leg for one more.

Fuller ball on middle, Smith flicks it to square leg.

Floated full and around off, Foxcroft blocks it back to Hasan.

This is full and on off, played back to the bowler.

Flatter and around off, Smith punches it down to long on for one.

Drops it full and on leg. Foxcroft paddles it to fine leg for a single.

Too full and on middle, Foxcroft uses his feet and flicks it to square leg.

Length delivery on middle, Foxcroft nudges it to mid-wicket.

Foxcroft keeps the strike as he drills away the full toss to long on.

Angles it full and on middle and leg. Foxcroft eases it back to Islam.

On a length, around off. Foxcroft prods and pushes it to cover.

Tosses it up, full and on off. Foxcroft leans and keeps it out.

Floated, onto the pads. Foxcroft clips it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Flighted full and on off, Foxcroft plays it back to the bowler.

Nathan Smith comes to the middle.

OUT! BOWLED! Well, Nahid Rana does get a wicket in this over. Bowls a yorker-length delivery, angling on middle. Josh Clarkson looks to flick it away but misses and it rolls through and hits the stumps. Beaten for pace.

CHANCE! Hard length, tad short and outside off. Dean Foxcroft throws his bat as he punches but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper. Litton Das flies to his right but fails to hold on. It needed a special effort.

Leg bye! Angling onto the pads. Josh Clarkson looks to flick but misses and it rolls to square leg for a leg bye.

Keeps it short and on middle. Josh Clarkson pulls it to the left of Rishad Hossain at deep mid-wicket, who stops it with his boot. 10 overs since the last boundary.

Shorter and on middle, Foxcroft pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Hard length, nipping in on middle. Foxcroft blocks it to square leg.

Tossed up on middle, Foxcroft drills it to long on for one.

Slightly short, around off. Josh Clarkson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Flat and around off. Josh Clarkson taps it to point.

Flights it full and on middle, Josh plays it back ti Islam.

Slower length delivery, around off. Foxcroft knocks it to long off for a single.

Flatter delivery, outside off. Foxcroft cuts it through point for a run.

Pushes it full and around off. Foxcroft drives it to mid off.

Into the surface, around off. Foxcroft hops and blocks.

Shorter and on middle. Josh Clarkson pulls it to square leg for one more.

Shorter and angling on middle, Foxcroft pulls it to square leg for one.

On a length and wide of off, Josh Clarkson cuts it to deep point for a single.

Shorter and outside off. Foxcroft punches it to deep point for a single.

Hard length, outside off, Josh Clarkson looks to block it but misses.

Another one departs. Josh Clarkson is the next batter.

OUT! CHOPPED ON! Shoriful Islam gets a wicket. Short, just outside off, Muhammad Abbas stays back and looks to pull it but misses it completely. Gets a bottom edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. Muhammad Abbas was looking good but he makes his way back into the shed. All trouble for New Zealand.

Short, on off, Muhammad Abbas looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the keeper. Dot.

Full again, angling in, Dean Foxcroft guides it to backward point for a single.

Keeps it full, on off, Dean Foxcroft blocks it to mid on.

Much fuller, on off, Dean Foxcroft drives it to cover.

Tossed up, on off, Dean Foxcroft pushes it to cover for a single.

Short, just outside off, Muhammad Abbas taps it to cover for a single.

Quicker, on off, Dean Foxcroft eases it to mid off for a single.

Short, on off, Dean Foxcroft punches it to cover.

Flatter, outside off, Muhammad Abbas pushes it to cover for a single.

Quicker, outside off, Dean Foxcroft knocks it to mid off for a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Dean Foxcroft guides it to short third for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Dean Foxcroft blocks it back to the bowler.

Much fuller, on off, Dean Foxcroft blocks it back to the bowler.

Nice and full, on leg, Muhammad Abbas tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Muhammad Abbas looks to play at it but misses.

Hard length, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it to mid on.

Drinks Break! New Zealand are 116/4 at the 27 over mark. They need 150 runs off 138 balls. Bangladesh are bowling beautifully and keeping the pressure firmly on. The Kiwis desperately need Abbas and the new man, Foxcroft, to dig deep and stitch together a gritty partnership to rescue this chase.

Too full, on off, Muhammad Abbas digs it to cover for a single.

Tossed up, on off, Dean Foxcroft pushes it to mid off for a single.

Short, on off, Muhammad Abbas guides it through backward point. Mustafizur Rahman chases and flicks the ball in just before the ropes. They collect three runs.

Nice and full, on leg, Muhammad Abbas flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

Flatter, on off, Muhammad Abbas taps it to mid off again.

Quicker, on off, Muhammad Abbas punches it to mid off.

Much fuller, on off, Dean Foxcroft blocks it to mid off. A successful over from Mustafizur Rahman.

Wide! Width, way outside off. Dean Foxcroft leaves. Wided.

Nice and full, on off, Dean Foxcroft pushes it to cover.

Too full, on off, Dean Foxcroft pushes it to cover.

Much fuller, on off, Dean Foxcroft taps it to cover.

A big wicket for Bangladesh. Dean Foxcroft walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! Mustafizur Rahman gets the big fish. Hard length, outside off, and slower too. Nick Kelly tries to reach out to it and looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries towards short cover where Tanzid Hasan makes no mistake. New Zealand are 108/4 after 25.2 overs.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly pushes it to mid off.

Slight halt! Nick Kelly is suffering from cramps, and the physio is out in the middle massaging his lower back. All fine now ad we are good to go...

Much fuller, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it to mid on.

Short, on middle and leg, Muhammad Abbas tucks it to mid-wicket.

Darts it on leg, Muhammad Abbas helps it to fine leg for a brace.

Flatter, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it back to the bowler.

Quicker, down leg, Muhammad Abbas looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. The batters collect two leg byes.

Short, on off, Nick Kelly punches it through covers for a single.

Back of a length, on middle, Nick Kelly pulls it to backward square leg for a single.

Short, just outside off, Nick Kelly looks to scoop it but misses.

Slower one, outside off, Nick Kelly blocks it to cover.

Short, on off, Nick Kelly pulls it over mid-wicket. The ball carries and lands safely in the deep. The batters collect two runs.

A touch fuller, just outside off, Muhammad Abbas eases it to backward point for a single.

Slightly shorter, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, on leg, Nick Kelly helps it to short fine leg for one more.

Short, on leg, Muhammad Abbas flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Quicker, outside off, Muhammad Abbas drives it to cover for a single.

FOUR! That's a good looking shot! Quicker, on middle and leg, Muhammad Abbas uses his feet and flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Flatter, shorter, and on leg. Nick Kelly knocks it down the ground for a single.

Slightly shorter, outside off, Nick Kelly stays back and punches it through covers for one more.

Back of a length, outside off, Muhammad Abbas pulls it through mid-wicket for one more.

Short, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly blocks it to mid off.

Good length, just outside off, Muhammad Abbas punches it to cover for a single.

Hard length, on middle and leg, Muhammad Abbas tucks it to mid on for a single.

Short, outside off, Muhammad Abbas pushes it to mid off for a single.

Quicker, outside off, Nick Kelly drives it through covers for a single.

SIX! Good attempt from the fielder in the deep! Flatter, outside off, Nick Kelly lofta it over long off. The fielder leaps and takes the catch but lands over the ropes before he throws the ball out of play.

Too full, on off, Nick Kelly digs it to short cover.

Flatter, outside off, Nick Kelly eases it to point.

Flatter, on off, Muhammad Abbas punches it to cover for a single.

FOUR! Top shot! Hard length, outside off, Nick Kelly shimmies down the ground and chips it over mid on for a boundary.

Length, outside outside off, Muhammad Abbas punches it to cover for a single.

Short, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.

Hard length, just outside off, Muhammad Abbas guides it to short third for a single.

Length again, down the leg side, Muhammad Abbas looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards the mid on fielder. Dot.

Good length, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it to the point fielder.

Quicker, outside off, Nick Kelly pushes it to the point fielder.

Short, on middle and leg, Muhammad Abbas tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Muhammad Abbas flicks it to mid-wicket.

Quicker, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it to mid off.

Quicker, on middle and leg, Muhammad Abbas tucks it to mid-wicket.

Much fuller, on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it to mid off.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly blocks it back to the bowler.

Hard length, on off, Nick Kelly pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Top shot! Short, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly stays in his crease and pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Short, on off, Nick Kelly looks to duck under it. The ball connects his bat and lobs safely towards short fine leg. Dot.

Keeps it full, outside off, Nick Kelly drives it through covers for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.

Wide! Down the leg side, Nick Kelly leaves it alone.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly blocks it back to the bowler.

Darts it on off, Muhammad Abbas blocks it back to the bowler.

Tom Latham departs. Muhammad Abbas is the new batter.

OUT! TAKEN! Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets a big wicket. Quicker, on middle and leg, Tom Latham gets low and looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards short fine leg. Shoriful Islam settles under it and completes the catch. New Zealand are 61/3 after 16.5 overs.

Turn and bounce, outside off, Tom Latham tries to drive it but misses.

Goes full, outside off, Nick Kelly taps it to wide of mid off for a single.

Short, on off, Tom Latham knocks it through covers for a single.

Quicker, full and on leg, Tom Latham blocks it to mid off.

Excellent over. Just a single. Nice and full, on leg, Nick Kelly blocks it to mid on.

Short, on leg, Nick Kelly tries to slap it but misses.

Nice and full, on off, Nick Kelly blocks it to mid on.

Hard length, around off, Nick Kelly pushes this towards mid-wicket.

Short, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly pulls it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards backward square leg. Dot.

Hard length, on off, Tom Latham pushes it to point for a single.

Pushed through on leg, Nick Kelly keeps it out.

Quicker one, on middle and off, Tom Latham pushes this to sweeper cover for one.

Full and on off, Tom Latham pushes this to cover-point.

Quicker one, on off, Tom Latham defends this off his front foot.

Fuller around off, Tom Latham drives this to covers.

Tossed up, around off, Tom pushes this back to the bowler.

Back of a length, around the pads, Tom Latham tucks this through fine leg for a single.

Good length, around off, Tom gets it toe-poked back to the keeper.

Good length, around off, Tom Latham dabs this to deep third for a couple of runs.

DRINKS! It has been another slow start by the Kiwi batters and that has made this run chase look even more daunting. At 54 for 2 in the 14th over, Bangladesh would feel that they have the upper hand in this game. Tom Latham now joins Henry Nicholls in the middle and the Kiwis will be hoping that this experienced pair can get them close to the target from this position.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Hard length, around off, skidding onto the batter, Will Young looks to cut this square on off but doesn't get a good connection and ends up edging this back into the glovse of the keeper. Litton Das makes no mistake and holds onto it.

Short and into the batter, Will Young takes Rana on and pulls him towards the left of deep square leg for a couple.

Hard length, on off, Will Young defends this off his back foot.

Short of a length, on off, Nick Kelly leans back and cuts this to point.

FOUR! Fuller around middle and off, Nick Kelly brings out the reverse sweep and hit sthis in the gap between point and backward point for a boundary.

Full and on off, Nick Kelly blocks this towards silly point.

Quicker one, around middle and off, Will Young tucks this down to long on for a single.

Fuller around off, Will Young keeps it out.

Floated into the batter, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly backs away and cuts this through point for a single.

Tossed up, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly flicks this through square leg for one.

FOUR! Flighted, around off, Nick Kelly jumps down the track and hits this on the full. The ball rolls down the ground towards the long on region for a boundary.

Fuller around the pads, Nick Kelly clips this towards fine leg and turns back for the second.

Another huge appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Tossed up, around off, Nick Kelly goes down on a knee and looks for the sweep but misses and gets hit on the back foot. Probably turning a bit too much.

Pushed through around the pads, Nick Kelly looks to flick off his back foot but ets beaten and is hit on the pads. This is probably drifting down the leg.

Full and wide of off, Will drives this to long off for a single.

Good length, on off, Will Young tucks this to fine leg for a single.

Hard length, on top of off, Will Young looks for a dab and run but backward point was quickly onto it.

Bumper, around off, Will Young sways away.

Pitched up, around off, Nick Kelly drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

Good length, on middle and off, Nick Kelly flicks this through the mid-wicket region and takes a couple.

Hard length, on middle and leg, Will tucks this to square leg for a single.

POWERPLAY 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard cirlce till the 40th over.

Quicker one, on middle and off, Nick Kelly tucks this to mid-wicket for another dot.

Full and on off, Nick Kelly gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

Flighted, around off, Kelly tucks this towards mid-wicket.

FOUR! Pushed through onto the pads, Nick Kelly flicks this and the ball races through the gap between square leg and short fine leg for four runs.

Tossed up, a lot slower around off, turning a long way back into the batter. Nick Kelly leans back to cut this but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on and hits him on his back pad. A loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Miraz sends this upstairs. Nothing on the UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking confirms the umpire's call on the impact, with the ball hitting in the middle off the middle stump. Bangladesh doesn't lose a review but Nick Kelly survives.

Full and on middle and leg, Will flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

The physio is out in the middle to have a check at Kelly and he looks good to continue.

Short pitched, down the leg. Nick Kelly sits under it. The ball hits Kelly around his neck and bounces back to the keeper.

Back of a length, around off, Nick Kelly punches this on the up towards covers for no run.

Hard length, into the batter, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly tucks this to square leg.

Bumper, around off, Nick Kelly ducks down on this.

Good length, on off, Nick Kelly pats this to cover-point for no run.

FOUR! Pitched up, around off, Nick Kelly gets right behind the line of the ball and drives this down the ground for a boundary towards long off.

Quicker one, around middle and off, Will Young pushes this towards the fielder.

Fuller, on the pads, Nick Kelly tucks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Tossed up, around middle and off, Will Young drills this towards long off for a single.

Tossed up, around off, turning away from the batter. Will Young looks to block this off his front foot but gets beaten.

Short of a length, around middle and leg, Nick Kelly sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single.

Full and on middle and off, Will Young drives this to long off for a single.

Tanvir Islam is introduced inside the Powerplay.

Hard length, on leg, Nick Kelly guides this to point.

Good length, on off, Nick Kelly defends this off his front foot.

On a length, around middle and leg, Nick Kelly jumps down the track and looks to loft this over covers but gets it edged onto his pads.

Good length, on middle and leg, Nick Kelly tucks this to square leg.

On a length, around the pads, Nick Kelly goes for a flick but misses out and is hit on the pads.

Good length, around off, Nick Kelly drives this to covers for no run.

Nahid Rana comes into the attack.

Full and on middle and off, Will Young drives this to mid on for no run.

FOUR! Another boundary from the bat of Young. Full and wide outside off, Will Young reaches at it and punches this up and over the fielder at point for a boundary.

FOUR! Good length, around middle and off, Will Young takes a babystep in front and goes back as he flicks this through the mid-wicket region for a boundary.

A Fizz special. Off-break, early one, on a length, around off. Will Young doesn't have an answer to it as he ends up getting beaten on the outside.

On a length, around off, Will Young dabs this to backward point for a dot.

Full and around middle and leg, Will Young flicks this through mid on for a couple of runs.

Hard length, around off, Nick Kelly gets onto his back foot and blocks this to mid off.

On a length, around middle and off, Nick Kelly punches this down the ground. Mid off glides to his left and fields this.

Hard length, around off, Nick Kelly gets right behind the line of it and blocks this off his front foot.

Almost chopped on. Good length, around off, Nick Kelly goes for a square cut but ends up chopping this just beside the stumps.

Bumper, around middle and off, Nick Kelly steps across and ducks down.

Back of a length, around off, Nick Kelly gets up on his toes and cuts this towards the point region. The fielder tries to catch it but misses as the ball lands half-volley to him and he ends up deflecting it towards deep point for a couple.

A tad short, around off, Will Young dabs this to point for no run.

On a length, around middle and leg, Will Young blocks this around short leg.

Around that nagging length, on middle and off, Will Young gets onto his front foot and blocks this back to the bowler.

Good length, around off, Will Young blocks this off his front foot.

Will Young walks out at 3 for NZ.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A really sharp bumper by Fizz, around middle and leg, Henry Nicholls gets surprised by it and ends up pulling it late. Ends up getting a leading edge towards the keeper. Litton Das makes no mistake and takes a dolly to land NZ first blow.

Good length, around off, Henry Nicholls presses in front and blocks this to cover-point.

Hit too well by Kelly. Back of a length, around middle and off, Nick Kelly punches this well from the middle of his bat but hits the stumps at the other end.

On a length, around the pads, Nick Kelly flicks this through square leg for a brace.

Kelly grows further in frustration. Short and wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Nick Kelly slashes hard at it but gets beaten yet again.

Hard length, into the batter, around off and shaping back into the batter. Nick Kelly looks to punch this down the ground but gets it edged onto the pads for no run.

Beaten on the outside. Good length, wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Nick Kelly stands tall and looks to play the square cut but gets beaten.

Good length, around middle and off, Nick Kelly strides onto his front foot and punches this to covers.

FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Henry Nicholls leans low and cuts this past the fielder at point for a boundary. Henry Nicholls gets off the mark with a boundary.

Back of a length, around off, Henry Nicholls gets right behind the line of it and punches this to mid off.

First runs off the bat in the run chase. Good length, around off, Nick Kelly dabs this to deep third for a single to get off the mark.

On a length, wide outside off, Nick Kelly has a flash at it but the ball just refuses to bounce after pitching and Kelly is beaten to the low bounce on this one.

Good length, around middle and off, Nick Kelly blocks this around short covers.

On a length, wide outside off, Nick Kelly presses in front and shoulders his arms at it.

Mustafizur Rahman will be taking the other new ball.

Back of a length, around middle and leg, Henry Nicholls tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Henry Nicholls drives this towards short cover for another dot.

Good length, around off, Henry Nicholls punches this towards covers for another dot. A watchful start by Henry Nicholls.

This is beautifully bowled by Shoriful Islam. Right in the channel, around off, shaping away from the batter. Henry Nicholls doesn't move his feet much and has a poke at it. but gets beaten on the outside.

On a length, around middle and off, Henry Nicholls blocks this off his front foot.

WIDE! Good length, wide outside off, Henry Nicholls leaves it all alone. Wided.

On a length, around off, Henry Nicholls pushes this towards mid off for a dot to start the run chase.

Slower one, around off, Mustafizur Rahman fails to get bat on ball. Ends with a dot. Bangladesh post 265 for 8 after 50 overs.

Short and into the deck, around off, Tawhid Hridoy pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

WIDE! Slower one, wide outside off. Tawhid Hridoy gives it a good look and leaves it. Wided.

On a length around middle and off, Mustafizur Rahman flicks this to long on for a strike rotation.

Back of a length, slower one, wide outside off. Mustafizur Rahman backs away and looks to swing at it but misses out.

On a length, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this towards the deep square leg for a run.

Back of a length, around middle and off, Mustafizur Rahman punts this down to long on for a single.

Nathan Smith to bowl the last over of this Bangladesh innings.

Full and around off, Tawhid Hridoy drives this to the right of sweeper cover and takes a couple.

Full and on middle and leg, Mustafizur Rahman hits this down the ground to long on and takes a single.

Mustafizur Rahman walks out next to bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! One brings two for Ben Lister. Short-pitched delivery, into the batter. Tanvir Islam looks to go big with a pull but gets really late into the stroke and ends up ballooning this over the vacant mid on region. Nick Kelly runs to his left from mid off and takes a good catch.

Back of a length, around off, Tanvir Islam pushes this in front of covers for a dot.

Good length, around off, Tanvir Islam defends this to point.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Right in the channel from Lister, around off, Islam doesn't move his feet and has a poke at it. Gets an outside edge that is taken well by the keeper. A loud appeal for caught behind but the umpire turns it down. Latham sends this upstairs and a clear spike off the bat on UltraEdge forces the on-field umpire to change his decision to OUT.

Darted into the batter, around middle and leg, Shoriful Islam gets it away towards deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Shoriful Islam walks out next.

OUT! CAUGHT! Dean Foxcroft comes around the stumps and bowls it into the batter, cramping him for any sort of room to free his arms. Miraz goes down on a knee and goes for a slog sweep but ends up mishitting this straight into the hands of Dean Foxcroft at deep mid-wicket.

Pushed through, on off, Tawhid Hridoy rolls this to long off for a single.

SIX! Fuller, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy gets right underneath it and flicks this up and over the fence towards the cow corner region for a huge six.

Pushed through on the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes this through mid on for one.

FOUR! Fuller around middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan Miraz goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this in the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a boundary.

Short one, on off, Miraz pulls this to deep square leg and takes a single to close the 46th over.

Good length, wide of off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this on the bounce to point for no run.

Back of a length, around off, Tawhid Hridoy looks to cut this towards the point region but gets it chopped back to the keeper.

On a length, around middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan Miraz flicks this straight to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

Pitched up, around off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz pushes this straight to short cover for no run.

FOUR! Short pitched, around middle and leg, Mehidy Hasan Miraz gets inside the line and hooks this towards the left of fine leg for a boundary.

Quicker one, around the pads, Mehidy Hasan Miraz tucks this through mid on for a single.

Fired into the batter, around middle leg, Tawhid Hridoy flicks this through mid on for one.

Darted into the batter, on middle and leg. Mehidy Hasan Miraz punches this past the diving bowler to his right for a run.

Full and around middle and off, Mehidy Hasan Miraz plays the reverse sweep and lofts this behing backward point for two.

Fuller, around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy rolls this to long on for a single.

Pushed through on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy tucks this to mid-wicket.

Short in length, on middle. Mehidy Hasan Miraz pulls it behind square leg for a couple of runs.

Hridoy walks down and punches this length delivery to point for a single.

A slower length delivery, outside off. Hridoy bends to steer it away but finds point.

Pitches it up, outside off on the slower side. Mehidy Hasan Miraz taps it late on the off side for a run.

Back of a length, outside off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz cuts it through point for a couple.

Short of a good length, outside off, coming in. Mehidy Hasan Miraz tries to steer it away but gets beaten.

Too full and around off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz eases it to long on for one.

Flatter and attacking the off pole. Mehidy Hasan Miraz goes back and cuts it to point.

Slows up the pace and bowls it in line of the stumps. Mehidy Hasan Miraz turns it to square leg.

Very full and around off. Hridoy drives it down to long off for a single.

Floats it full and outside off. Mehidy Hasan Miraz prods and taps it to cover for a run.

Tossed up on middle. Hridoy guides it to deep point for a single.

Najmul Hossain Shanto walks back and has a word with the incoming Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

OUT! TAKEN! As Shanto tries to accelerate, he finds the fielder! Jayden Lennox bowls in the blockhole, very full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto powers it down the ground but fails to get the distance. Nathan Smith at long on, holds his nerves and takes it near the fence.

Angles in a full ball, around off. Hridoy drives it to long off for a single.

Too full and on middle, Shanto drills it to long on for one.

In the air..falls safely. Flighted, tad fuller and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto skips down and launches it off the toe end to extra cover. It falls on the ground for a brace.

Slower through the air, length and on middle. Hridoy uses his feet and lifts it to long off for one.

An arm ball, very full and on middle. Hridoy defends it out.

A single to end the over as Hridoy nudges it to mid-wicket. 8 runs off the over.

FOUR! Hridoy joins the act. In the slot, touch fuller and on middle. Hridoy dances down the track and hammers it over mid on. The fielder chases and dives but the ball races away.

Skiddy length delivery, tailing on leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto whips it behind square leg for a run.

Hard length delivery on middle. Hridoy tucks it to mid on for a quick single.

Shorter and into the surface on leg. Hridoy tries to pull but gloves it back on the deck.

Short in length and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to deep square leg for one.

CENTURY FOR SHANTO! Tossed up, full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto drills it down to long on for a single. A wonderful knock from Shanto. His 4th ton in ODIs. Can he give a perfect end to the innings?

An arm ball, flat and on leg. Hridoy swipes it to deep square leg for one.

Fires it full and in line of the stumps. Shanto flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. He is one way from his ton.

Pushes it full and on middle and leg. Hridoy nudges it to deep square leg for a single.

Floats it full and on middle. Hridoy leans and blocks it out.

Flatter delivery, outside off. Tawhid Hridoy punches it to point.

Final Powerplay! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the final delivery.

FOUR! Short-pitched delivery, around leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto steps away from the stumps and pulls this through the mid-wicket region for a boundary. Shanto moves just 2 shy of a century.

Hard length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to mid-wicket for a dot.

Good length, around off, Tawhid Hridoy punts this through mid-wicket for one.

Short and around off, Najmul looks to punch this through the off side btu gets an inside edge and the ball rolls past the leg pole for a single towards the fine leg region.

Back of a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Back of a length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto looks to cut this through point but misses out.

Darted into the batter, on middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy tucks this to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Flighted, around off, Tawhid Hridoy stays leg side to the pitch of the ball and drives this through the covers region for a boundary.

Darted onto the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through mid-wicket for one.

Pushed through around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes to short cover for no run.

Fuller around middle and off, Tawhid Hridoy rolls this down to long off for a single.

Tawhid Hridoy walks out next to bat.

OUT! TIMBER! The marathon partnership of 160 has been broken by Jayden. Tossed up, around leg, much slower, the ball lands and turns away from the batter. Litton Das moves away from his stumps and looks to loft this over covers but misses out and the ball goes on and clatters into the stumps. Litton Das departs on 76 off 91.

Back of a length, around off, Litton Das dabs this towards backward point for a single.

SIX! DAS IS MOTORING AS WELL. On a length, arounLitton Das steps towards the pitch of the ball and whacks this up and over the fence towards the long off region for a huge six.

FOUR! Short-pitched delivery, around middle and leg, Litton Das steps inside the line of the ball and hooks this towards the long leg region for a boundary.

On a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this towards the right of mid on and the batters cross for one.

On a length, around the pads, Litton Das flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length, around off, Litton Das pushes this to covers.

Pushed through on middle and leg, Litton Das smashes this towards long on for one run.

DEJA VU! Flighted again, around middle and leg, Litton Das steps a long way across the stumps and helps this to the fine leg region for two more.

Full around middle and leg, Litton Das shuffles a long way across and dabs this to fine leg for a brace.

Fired around the pads, Litton Das tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

Flighted around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto slogs this off the inner half of his bat to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Fuller, around off, Litton Das sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

Bouncer, around off, Litton Das plays the pull well and keeps it down. Takes a single as deep mid-wicket cuts it off.

Back of a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto cuts this to deep point for one.

Good length, wide of off, Najmul Hossain Shanto presses onto his front foot and keeps it out.

On a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto drives this to mid off for no run.

Short and wide outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto goes for a pull but swipes a bit over the ball and it gets underedged back to the keeper.

Hard length, around off, Litton Das punches this to sweeper cover for a strike rotation.

Will O'Rourke (5-1-16-3) has been brought back into the attack.

Fuller, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this towards short cover.

Under-cutter, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to mid-wicket.

Short of a length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this back to the bowler to his left.

Darted onto the pads, Litton Das works this through square leg for a run.

Pushed through on the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto works this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Tossed up, around the pads, Litton Das flicks this through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

34 overs are done and New Zealand now gets to decide one out of the two balls that were used so far. Maybe this will help the bowlers a bit now.

Good length, onto the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through mid-wicket for a couple to end this over.

FOUR! Hammered down the ground for four. Short and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto charges down the track and smashes this wide to the right of mid on for a boundary. Shanto moves to 86.

Back of a length, around middle and off, Litton Das pulls this through the mid-wicket region for a single.

Hard length, outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto chips this over covers for one.

On a length, around off, Litton Das pushes this in the gap for a single.

Good length, around the pads, Litton Das tucks this to mid-wicket.

Fuller on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this out.

Quicker one, around off, Litton Das punches this down to long off for a single.

Short and wide outside off, Najmul Hossain Shanto cuts this to sweeper cover for one.

Short of a length, around middle and off, Litton Das punches this to long on for a single.

Fuller around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto rolls this to long on for a run.

Tossed up, around the pads, Litton Das sweeps this towards deep square leg for one. FIFTY FOR DAS.

FOUR! It is party time for Najmul Hossain Shanto as he races close to his century. On a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this up an dover the short mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Good length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this crisply but straight to covers.

SIX! Shanto is stepping onto the accelerator now. Pitched up, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets close to the pitch of the ball and lofts this with a straight bat up and over the fence towards the sight screen for a biggie.

Short pitched, around middle and leg, Litton Das pulls this through square leg for another single.

Back of a length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls this through the mid-wicket region for one run.

Good length, around off, Das pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

Flighted around the pads, Litton Das flicks this through square leg for one.

Tossed up, around off, Shanto pushes this to long off for a single.

Length dragged back around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto backs away and pushes this to the right of silly mid on for no run.

Tossed up, around the pads, Litton Das flicks this through square leg for a single.

Quicker one, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pumps this down to long off for one run.

Tossed up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto punches this to mid off.

DRINKS! The home side is in a much better position now than they were at the first drinks break. Both Das and Shanto have batted really well together. The Kiwis will be keen on breaking this partnership as this is starting to threaten a massive total if the duo remains out in the middle.

Fuller and in line of the stumps. Litton Das defends it on the deck.

FOUR! Past the fielder! Pitches it up, around off. Litton Das smashes it down past mid off and it races to the fence.

Well bowled! Ben Lister bowls in the channel, fuller and outside off. Litton Das looks to push it away but misses.

Too straight on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto turns it to square leg for a single.

On a length and sliding on middle. Litton Das plays it to mid-wicket for a singe.

Bangs it short and outside off, extra bounce. Litton Das slashes his blade and misses.

A single to end the over as Das pushes it down to long off and keeps the strike.

FOUR! Intent from Das. In the slot, the arm ball on middle. Litton Das hits with the angle over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Angles it full and onto the pads. Litton Das flicks it to square leg.

Slower in the air, arm ball on middle. Litton Das solidly defends.

Too full and on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it to long on for a single.

Fractionally full and angling on middle. Das clips it to square leg for a single.

On a good length and on top of off. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out.

FOUR! Wonderful shot! Not that short, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto plays with a straight bat, over the man at mid on for a boundary.

Short again, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it wide of square leg for two more.

Fuller and close to the stumps. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks it out.

Short in length and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to deep square leg for a brace.

Too full and targeting the toes. Litton Das nicely flicks it to square leg for a single.

Serves it full and on middle and off. Litton Das clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

Angles it full and on the pads. Litton Das keeps it out on the leg side.

Slows up the pace and keeps it in line of the stumps. Litton Das blocks.

Fuller delivery on middle. Shanto eases it to long on for a single.

Tossed up, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to cover.

FOUR! SHOT! Jayden Lennox bowls it short and around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto picks the length and pulls it to mid-wicket for a boundary.

Very full and wide of off. Das leaves it alone.

Angling on the pads. Najmul Hossain Shanto helps it to deep square leg for one.

A bit short and on the pads. Litton Das pulls it to deep square leg for one.

Back of a length on leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to square leg for a single. Fifty for Najmul Hossain Shanto. A fine innings so far and looks all set for a big score.

Serves it full and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to cover.

Angles in a length ball on middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto fails to flick and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal for LBW but it was going down.

Too full and around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto nudges it to mid-wicket and keeps the strike.

Very full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes it to cover.

FOUR! Excellent shot. Flights a bit more and bowls it wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto nicely lifts it over mid off for a boundary. 100 up for the hosts.

Flighted full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans and defends it out.

Tossed up on middle. Litton Das flicks it to square leg for a single.

On the fuller side and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it to long on for a single.

Fuller and on middle, Litton Das plays it back to Abbas.

Slightly short and on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to the right of mid on, who dives across and gets a hand on it. He parries it away for a single.

Short in length and on off, Litton Das pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Scrambled seam, full and on middle. Litton Das plays it back to the bowler.

Straighter delivery in line of the stumps. Shanto clips it down to long on for one.

Muhammad Abbas bowls it full and on middle. Litton Das flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Too much width outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto slaps it hard but to cover.

Serves it touch fuller and on leg. Litton Das sweeps it to square leg for a single.

Flighted full and on middle. Litton Das defends it out.

Slightly short and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto eases it to long on for a single.

Slower in the air, full and on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto drops it to cover.

Angles it onto the pads. Litton Das turns it to square leg for a single.

Bowls it close to the off pole. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it to cover.

Very full and around off. Shanto keeps it out on the off side.

Too full and around off. Das uses his feet and punches it to mid off for a single.

Back of a length, on off. Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls it to the left of mid-wicket, who gets a hand on it and half-stops. A single.

Keeps it full and on middle and leg. Litton Das plays it to square leg and rotates the strike.

Back of a length, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks it to square leg for a single.

Tossed up on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

Bowls it full and around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto gets forward and knocks it to cover.

A bit too full and around off, turning in. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it out.

Bowls it full and outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto presses to defend but edges it to point.

Flighted full and outside off. Litton Das gets on his knee to lift it over covers but slices it over point for a single.

Tossed up, around off. Litton Das punches it to cover.

FOUR! A boundary to end the over. Short-pitched delivery, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls this in front of square on leg for a boundary towards the deep mid-wicket region.

Full and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this in front of mid off and takes a run. The throw from the fielder towards the non-striker's end misses the stumps and a poor backup allows the batters to take an extra run.

On a length, around the pads, Litton Das works this through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

A tad fuller, around the pads, Litton Das tucks this through square leg and takes a couple.

Good length, on middle and off, Litton Das defends this off his front foot.

On a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

Darted around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto nudges this through square leg for one run.

Pushed through on the pads, Litton Das tucks this to the right of short mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Fuller, around off, Litton Das presses in front and blocks this to silly point.

Tossed up, around off, Litton Das drives this to short cover.

Fired around the pads, Litton Das rolls this back to the bowler.

Fuller, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto rolls this down to long on for a single.

Time for spin as Jayden Lennox is introduced into the attack.

Back of a length, around off, Litton Das dabs this around cover-point for no run.

Short pitched, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pulls this through deep mid-wicket for a single.

Good length, around the pads, Litton Das flicks this through backward square leg for one.

Slower bumper, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto fends this to the right of short mid-wicket. A good diving effort from the fielder keeps it down to just one.

Back of a length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto pushes this to covers for no run.

Good length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

On a length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this through long on for one.

Hard length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto jumps down the track and smashes this to mid off.

On a length, around the pads, Litton Das flicks this through mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Short-pitched delivery, around leg. Litton Das offers no stroke at it.

On a length, around middle and leg, Litton Das tucks this to short mid-wicket.

Overpitched, around off, Litton Das gets right on top of the bounce and drives this through covers for a couple.

Short and around off, Litton Das pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Good length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto tickles this to fine leg for one.

On a length, around the pads, Najmul Hossain Shanto flicks this straight to mid-wicket.

WIDE! Short and wide down the leg, Shanto leaves it. Wided.

On a length, around the pads, Litton Das steps down the deck and dabs this in front of mid on for a quick single.

Back of a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this through square leg for a run.

Good length, around off, Litton Das leans back and guides this to deep point for one.

Slower one, around off, Najmul blocks this off his front foot.

On a length, around off, Das dabs this to the third man region for a single.

Back of a length, around off, Das blocks this to the left of covers.

Full and around off, Litton Das prods in front and blocks this to point for no run.

On a length, around middle and leg, Litton Das pushes this to mid on for no run.

On a length, around off, Litton Das blocks this to mid off.

DRINKS! Latham would be a really happy skipper at the first drinks break as the Kiwis have got rid of 3 Bangladeshi batters with just 57 on the board. Shanto and Das are working well together and trying to build something significant. NZ would love another wicket or two to keep Bangladesh pinned to the wall whereas the home fans would be hoping to see a lot of more Das and Shanto out in the middle with the bat to help them to a respectable total.

Good length, on off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this off his back foot.

SIX! Not the most convincing stroke for a biggie. Short-pitched delivery, into the batter, around middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto dances down the track and goes for a pull. Hits this towards the left of the fielder at fine leg. The fielder runs to his left and leaps high to gather this with an outstretched right hand. The ball hits the hand and bounces over for a biggie. Excellent effort in the deep.

Full and wide outside off, Litton Das drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

1 run.

Hard length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks this to extra cover.

Short and around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto swivels for the pull but ends up splicing this to covers.

Good length, around off, Litton Das drives this well but finds extra cover.

Slower, on off, Litton Das dabs this in front of short cover.

Right in the channel, around off, Litton Das gets right behind the line of it and punches this past the left of short cover for a couple of runs.

Good length, around the pads, Shanto flicks this for a single towards mid-wicket.

Back of a length around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets up on his toes and pats this to covers for a dot.

WIDE! A really sharp bumper, a bit too high. Najmul Hossain Shanto ducks down. Wided.

Back of a length, around off, Litton Das milks this through the mid-wicket region for a single.

Good length, on middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto tucks this straight to mid-wicket.

Hard length, on middle and leg, Litton Das flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.

On a length, around middle and off, Litton Das plays the on-drive well but this is also cut off just inches inside the fence. Two runs taken.

Good length, on middle and off, Litton Das keeps it out off his front foot.

Back of a length, around off, Litton Das gets up on his toes and dabs this towards backward point for no run.

Pitched up, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto lofts this past the covers to his left for three runs. THis was racing away to the fence but a timely dive and flick from Nick Kelly keeps the ball inside the playing area saving one for the Kiwis.

Back of a length, around middle and leg, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets up on his toes and tucks this through square leg for a single.

On a length, around middle and off, Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a bit low and blocks this back to the bowler.

On a length, around off, Najmul Hossain Shanto defends this to covers.

Short and wide outside off, Litton Das steps onto his front foot and guides this to deep third for one.

On a length, around the pads. Litton Das tucks this to mid on for no run.

Good length, on middle and off, Litton Das presses in front and keeps it out.

POWERPLAY 2! The fielding side will now be allowed 4 fielders outside the inner circle till the 40th over.

Very full and sliding on the pads. Litton Das tickles it away to fine leg for a single.

Bowls it full and angling on middle. Litton Das clips it to the left of short mid-wicket. The fielder fails to stop and it rolls away for a brace.

Very full, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto toe ends his drive to the right of mid off for a single.

Short of a length, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto shoulders arms to it.

Touch fuller, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto punches it to mid off.

Serves it full and flirting with the tramline. Najmul Hossain Shanto leaves it alone.

Length ball, outside off. Das shoulders arms to it.

Bangs it into the surface, around off. Litton Das gets in an awkward position, he drops his bat on time and plays it to gully.

Pushes it full and outside off, nipping in. Litton Das defends it to cover.

Litton Das replaces Soumya Sarkar.

OUT! DRAGGED ON. The second batter to play it back onto the stumps. What a spell this is from Will O'Rourke. Bowls the hard length with minimal width outside off. Sarkar gets on his toes to defend it across but gets an inside edge onto the stumps. Great start by New Zealand.

Back of a length delivery, around off. Sarkar shapes for the pull but the ball stays touch low and beats him on the body.

FOUR! Crunched. Will O'Rourke pitches it up, outside off, not much movement. Sarkar lunges forward and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Length ball, outside off. Shanto lets it go.

Short in length, around off. Sarkar uses the angle to guide it away to third man for one.

Bowls it touch short and wide of off. Sarkar flashes his blade across but fails to connect.

Length delivery, onto the stumps. Sarkar solidly defends.

Pulls the length back and angles into the batter. Sarkar stays back and keeps it out.

FOUR! Greets Ben Lister with a boundary. Overpitched, wide outside off. Sarkar leans and crunches it through point for a boundary.

A bit closer to the off pole, on a length. Shanto blocks.

On a length, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto guides it away to gully.

FOUR! HIT AWAY! Back of a length delivery on middle and off, gets big on the batter. Najmul Hossain Shanto stands tall and pulls it to mid-wicket for a boundary.

Bangs it short and on middle. Shanto sits under it.

On a length, around off. Shanto knocks it to cover.

Good length delivery, outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto thinks about punching but eventually withdraws his blade.

Bye! Slower length delivery, outside off. Shanto leaves. Tom Latham fumbles to pick up and it rolls away for a bye.

Fuller delivery on middle, Najmul Hossain Shanto turns it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Nice shot. Touch fuller, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto leans and reaches to the pitch of the deivery, punches it down the ground for a boundary.

Bowls it full and way outside off. Sarkar greets the width with a lifted cover drive but not off the middle. He settles with a single.

Pushes it full and on middle and off. Sarkar nicely drives but finds the mid off fielder.

LOVELY! Angles away a length ball from the left-hander, it nips away a touch, beating the edge of Sarkar's defensive push.

Too full, around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto on drives it, off the inner half of the bat wide of mid on for a brace.

Keeps it wide, on a length. Sarkar plays a flashy drive but outside edges it through the gully region for a single.

Good length delivery, slightly wide. Sarkar pulls off the toe end of the bat to mid-wicket.

Hard length delivery, outside off. Sarkar punches off the higher part of the blade to cover.

Pitches it up, angling on middle. Sarkar leans and defends it to mid-wicket.

Will O'Rourke bashes it into the surface, outside off. Sarkar tries to defend on his toes but misses.

Similar length, around middle and leg. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends right under his eyes.

A skiddy length delivery on middle. Najmul Hossain Shanto blocks.

Pushes it full and around off. Soumya Sarkar flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

Slightly short and around off. Sarkar taps it to point.

On a length, outside off. Sarkar knocks it to point.

Fuller delivery, around off. Sarkar pushes it to cover.

Overpitched, outside off. Shanto looks to drive but mistimes it back to the bowler.

Bowls it full and around off. Najmul Hossain Shanto defends it back to Will.

On a good length and on top of off. Najmul Hossain Shanto drops it to cover.

Serves up a bouncer on middle. Shanto ducks under it.

This is full and wide outside off. Najmul Hossain Shanto has a wild swing at it and misses.

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the next batter in.

OUT! CHOPPED ON! Will O'Rourke has another wicket and this time it's the man in form, Hasan. Hard length delivery, outside off, could have been left but Hasan, without any foot movement, tries to tap it away. The ball picks the inside half of the blade and rolls back onto the stumps. Excellent start by New Zealand.

Keeps it full and on the pads, extra pace from Smith. Sarkar fails to flick and wears it on the pads.

Very full and on middle and leg. Sarkar flicks it past mid-wicket, in the gap for a couple of runs.

On the pads. Hasan clips it to square leg for a single. He is off the mark.

Huge appeal for LBW but it seems a bit too high. Good length delivery on middle, skids with some extra bounce behind it. Hasan is late to swipe it across and wears it on the pads. No bat clearly and could easily see the off pole. Ball Tracking shows it is pitching outside the line. Poor review from New Zealand.

Back of a length, around off. Hasan punches it to cover.

Touch fuller and in line of the stumps. Hasan half-presses and defends on the deck.

Wide! Serves it full and down the leg side. Hasan looks to flick but misses.

Nathan Smith to bowl from the other end.

Back of a length, around off. Sarkar defends under his eyes.

FOUR! A bit too full on this occasion, outside off. Sarkar leans to his drive and hits it away past cover for a boundary.

Pushes it full and outside off, it lands and shapes away. Sarkar feels for it as he leans to drive but misses.

Straight from Will, length delivery, outside off. Sarkar looks to push at it but misses.

Wide! From around the wicket to the left-hander. Short and down leg. Sarkar looks to flick but misses.

Soumya Sarkar walks to the middle.

OUT! GONE! Will O'Rourke strikes with a beauty. Short of a good length, around the fourth stump, angles in and holds its line. Saif Hassan gets on his toes to defend but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper. Tom Latham dives to his right, in front of slip and gobbles it up.

Will O'Rourke begins with an in-angler, fuller and on middle. Saif Hassan turns it to square leg.

All set for action. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan to open for Bangladesh. Will O'Rourke to bowl first. A slip in place. Let's play...

PITCH REPORT - HD Ackerman observes that while batting in Dhaka was challenging, the pitch in Chattogram presents a sensational opportunity for runs. He notes a healthy covering of grass and underlying moisture that should keep the cracks from widening, while describing the playing area as an upside-down dinner plate with an outfield that slopes away from the pitch. Given the boundary dimensions, 60m and 65m on the square and 76m straight, Ackerman predicts a high count of boundaries despite New Zealand's lack of sixes in the opening matches and identifies chasing as the optimal strategy for the day.

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz - Miraz says he was looking to bat first, citing his comfort with the conditions and the pitch's high quality. Miraz stresses that the top order must take responsibility as they did in the previous game and build solid partnerships to set a competitive total. Miraz informs that Mustafizur Rahman and Tanvir Islam are replacing Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham - Latham says that statistics from both day games and previous matches at the venue suggest chasing is the easier path. Tom adds that the importance of adapting quickly to the surface, which he observes played significantly differently for Bangladesh in the prior match, compared to the first wicket. Latham aims to gather crucial information about the pitch's behavior to guide his team's approach during the chase, encouraging his players to compete with freedom. Latham adds that Ben Lister joins the starting XI to replace Blair Tickner, who is sidelined with a niggle.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Tom Latham (C)(WK), Muhammad Abbas, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, Will O'Rourke, Ben Lister.

Bangladesh (Playing XI) - Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana.

TOSS - New Zealand have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

Where the series could be decided - The contest is likely to hinge on the battle in the middle overs. Whichever side manages to rotate strike effectively while containing the opposition’s scoring will gain a decisive edge. Additionally, not losing wickets in a cluster could ultimately separate the two teams. In a finely poised series, it may just come down to who executes better when it matters most. Toss and team news in a bit. 

Bangladesh’s game plan - Bangladesh, buoyed by their comeback win, will aim to carry forward the confidence and aggression that defined their second ODI performance. Their batting unit showed resilience and intent, something they must replicate under the pressure of a series decider. The bowlers, especially the spinners, played a crucial role in disrupting New Zealand’s rhythm, and they will once again be central to Bangladesh’s chances. To clinch the series, Bangladesh must stay fearless but disciplined, ensuring they capitalize on key moments without letting the game drift.

New Zealand’s approach - New Zealand will look to return to the structured, clinical brand of cricket that earned them victory in the first ODI. Their strength lies in adaptability, building solid partnerships at the top and finishing strongly with power hitters down the order. The bowling unit, particularly in the middle overs, will need to regain control and apply pressure through tight lines and smart field placements. For New Zealand, minimizing lapses and maintaining consistency across all phases of the game will be key to sealing the series.

Series on the line - Hello and welcome to everyone tuning in. The stage is perfectly set for a thrilling decider as New Zealand and Bangladesh head into the third ODI with the series locked at 1-1. New Zealand drew first blood with a convincing win in the opener, showcasing their balance and discipline, while Bangladesh roared back in the second game with a spirited performance that underlined their growing confidence in the format. With momentum shifting and both teams having tasted success, the final clash promises high stakes, pressure moments, and a definitive answer to who holds their nerve better.

... MATCHDAY ...

Decider awaits in Chattogram - The stage now shifts to the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium for the all-important third ODI, with the series beautifully poised at 1-1 between Bangladesh and New Zealand. What started with New Zealand's clinical win in the opener has now turned into a proper contest, thanks to Bangladesh's emphatic response in the second game. With everything to play for, this decider has all the ingredients of a gripping finale. Heroes in every chapter - New Zealand drew first blood with a composed performance, where Dean Foxcroft's all-round brilliance and solid contributions from Henry Nicholls and Will Young powered them to a defendable total. But Bangladesh flipped the script in style in the second ODI, led by a fiery spell from Nahid Rana, whose five-wicket haul dismantled the Kiwi lineup. With the bat, Tanzid Hasan continued his rich vein of form, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tawhid Hridoy ensured there were no late hiccups in the chase. Two games, two different stories and now, one final chapter. Confidence rising - Back on home soil, Bangladesh look like a side growing in belief. Their recent series win over Pakistan, combined with the way they bounced back here, speaks volumes about their resilience. The top order, led by Tanzid, has been consistent, while players like Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar add depth and experience. With the ball, the pace of Nahid Rana alongside Taskin Ahmed and the control of Rishad Hossain gives them a well-rounded attack suited to these conditions. System over stars - Despite missing several first-choice players, New Zealand have once again shown the strength of their system. Players like Foxcroft have stepped up, while Nick Kelly's fighting 83 in the last game highlighted their batting depth. The likes of Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith have been key with the ball, and the Kiwis will back their discipline to bounce back. More importantly, they have a bigger incentive, a chance to make it five consecutive ODI series wins since the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pitch and pressure - Chattogram offers a slightly different test compared to Dhaka, a surface that can be slower but generally provides a fair contest. The average first innings score here hovers around 220-230, and interestingly, chasing sides have had more success, winning 19 out of 31 ODIs at this venue. That brings both tactics and temperament into play. Beyond this match, crucial ODI Super League points are at stake, with Bangladesh aiming to strengthen their push for direct qualification to the 2027 World Cup, while New Zealand look to continue their dominant run in bilateral series. Team form (Last 5 completed ODIs, recent first) - BAN - WLWLW | NZ - LWWWL. The final act - Two teams, contrasting journeys, but now level on the scoreboard. Bangladesh have the momentum and home advantage, while New Zealand have the composure and winning habit. It all comes down to who handles the pressure better on the day because in a decider like this, it's not just about skill, it's about nerve.