The match, shortened to 30 overs per facet resulting from three rain delays in Dunedin throughout New Zealand’s innings, witnessed a spirited comeback from the house facet, posting an imposing whole of 239-7.
Going through an adjusted goal of 245 within the three-match collection opener, Bangladesh struggled to keep up momentum and completed at 200-9. New Zealand, regardless of dropping two wickets within the opening over to seamer Shoriful Islam, regained management.
A outstanding 171-run partnership for the third wicket between Younger, who contributed 105 off 84 balls, and captain Tom Latham, who scored 92, tilted the benefit again in favor of the hosts. This pivotal stand unfolded amidst interruptions, with the innings initially diminished to 46 overs, then 40, and eventually to 30.
Within the final 10.4 overs, Younger and Latham showcased aggressive batting, accumulating a outstanding 131 runs. Latham narrowly missed his eighth ODI century, falling to off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz, whereas Younger continued to succeed in a century for the third time within the 50-over format earlier than being run out within the ultimate over.
Reflecting on his efficiency, Younger emphasised his preliminary precedence of stabilizing the innings after its disastrous begin.
“Tommy and I arrange a pleasant partnership though it was on and off with the rain,” Younger mentioned.
“We got here again on with 10 overs to go and we thought why not have a crack? And it got here off in the present day. It was good to get a number of out of the center on the finish and it is the icing on the cake to complete with a win.”
Shoriful emerged as Bangladesh’s standout bowler, delivering a powerful efficiency with figures of 2-28 in six overs.
The chase bought off to a promising begin, led by opener Anamul Haque, who reached 43, supported by Towhid Hridoy (33) and Liton Das (22), all sustaining a scoring charge of higher than a run per ball.
Nevertheless, the momentum waned when Afif Hossain departed after a forceful 38 within the twenty fourth over, leaving the crew requiring 80 extra runs.
Expressing his disappointment, visiting captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remarked that the result was “very disappointing” regardless of Islam’s early fireworks.
“If we might taken a 3rd wicket, it might have been a distinct ball recreation,” mentioned Shanto, earlier than singling out the costly spin bowling of Mehidy and Afif as a weak level.
“I believe our quick bowlers bowled very well however our spinners have to be taught shortly earlier than the following match.”
Allrounder Josh Clarkson, making his debut alongside seamer William O’Rourke, achieved New Zealand’s prime bowling figures of 2-24.
The upcoming matches will happen in Nelson and Napier subsequent week as Bangladesh goals for his or her maiden ODI victory towards the Black Caps on New Zealand soil, having confronted 17 defeats beforehand.
