After dismissing Bangladesh for 110, New Zealand’s high order fell to 49-5, however Jimmy Neesham and Santner rallied to make 95-5 from 14.4 overs.
All-rounder Neesham’s unbeaten 28 put the Black Caps effectively forward of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern mark when play was stopped because of extreme rain.
After shedding the earlier ODI collection 2-1, the end result prevented Bangladesh from profitable a collection in any format on New Zealand soil.
Santner suppressed an innings that was already faltering at 41-3 when he was launched, claiming 4-16 from his 4 overs after asking Bangladesh to bat first on a vigorous Bay Oval observe.
Seamers Ben Sears, Adam Milne, and Tim Southee all claimed two wickets.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the skipper and highest scorer for Bangladesh, was dismissed by Milne (2-23) for 17 when he skied a full-pitched supply to level.
Regardless of reaching double digits, 4 extra Bangladeshi batters had been unable to contribute considerably to the rating.
With wonderful backing from Santner, who was undefeated at 18, Neesham held the innings collectively because the storm clouds gathered. 4 of New Zealand’s high order had been bowled for one run, and Finn Allen adopted after scoring 38.
Seamer Shoriful Islam took 2-17 off 3.4 overs.
Bangladesh received the primary sport in Napier on Wednesday by 5 wickets, earlier than Friday’s second match was deserted after 11 overs due to rain in Mount Maunganui.
(With AFP inputs)
