New Zealand vs Bangladesh : Before the World Cup In the second match of the three ODI series (NZ vs BAN 2nd ODI), New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 86 runs. This victory was significant for New Zealand in many ways. The New Zealand team has managed to win an ODI match in the ODI format after 15 years. Batting first, New Zealand scored 254 runs in 49.2 overs for the loss of all wickets. In reply, Bangladesh managed to score only 168 runs in 41.1 overs. New Zealand won the match by 86 runs and took a 2-0 lead in the series. The first match had to be canceled due to rain. However, a dramatic development has taken place in today’s match.
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The match was played by Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The 46th over of New Zealand’s innings was underway. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmood made Mankadig appeal to Ish Sodhi. At that time he was batting with 17 runs off 26 balls. Ish Sodhi was already out of the crease at the non-striker’s end. Ish Sodhi takes a review and the third umpire declares Sodhi out. But Bangladesh captain Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar talked to the umpire and called Sodhi back. When Sodhi returned, he hugged Hasan. However, the sportsmanship of Liton Das is now being appreciated.
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Meanwhile, after returning to the crease, Sodhi scored 35 runs off 39 balls with the help of 3 sixes and took the team’s score to 254. After that, Sodhi did his best while bowling as well. He took 6 wickets for 39 runs in 10 overs and gave New Zealand a historic victory.
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Team of Bangladesh | Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Tauhid Hridoy, Mehedi Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmood.
New Zealand Team | Finn Allen, Will Young, Chad Bowes, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson (C), Trent Boult.
