The ICC World Cup 2023, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell each produced crucial half-centuries to lead New Zealand to a decisive eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh.
New Zealand Beat Bangladesh: When Daryl Mitchell hit Shoriful Islam for a six over deep midwicket, New Zealand finished the 246-run chase in 42.5 overs.
The 2019 champions got off to a rough start in the run chase against Bangladesh pacers, losing in-form Rachin Ravindra (9) in the third over with only 12 runs scored.
After the disaster, skipper Williamson joined Devon Conway at the crease and led the run chase.
Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Conway in the 21st over after the partnership had batted intelligently and added 80 runs to the total.
He scored a crucial 59-ball 45 for New Zealand, including three boundaries.
Later, Williamson and Mitchell teamed up, giving New Zealand total control.
For the third wicket, they put together a 108-run stand that was broken when Williamson left the field after taking a blow to his right-hand thumb.
In 107 deliveries, he scored 78 runs on the strength of eight boundaries and a six.
After Williamson left, Mitchell led New Zealand’s pursuit and propelled his team to victory with 43 balls remaining.
He continued to be unbeatable with a fast 89. His 67-ball innings featured four sixes and six boundaries.
Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib have a chance to each take a wicket for Bangladesh.
“New Zealand’s Decision and Early Wickets in Match Against Bangladesh”
After winning the toss and making his long-awaited comeback from a six-month injury absence, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson called Bangladesh to bat.
Following a 40-run partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Tanzid Hasan for the second wicket, New Zealand’s bowlers validated their captain’s choice by reducing Bangladesh to 56-4 in the 13th over.
A 96-run partnership between Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh, brought the score to 152.
“Lockie Ferguson broke the stand by catching Shakib Al Hasan, who attempted to hit back-to-back sixes but failed and was caught behind by Tom Latham.”
With the help of three boundaries and two sixes, he scored 40 out of 51.
Mushfiqur Rahim, before Matt Henry dismissed him, scored an impressive 66 runs, which included six boundaries and two sixes.
Before Taskin Ahmed swept Santner to deep backward square, Mahmudullah and Taskin Ahmed contributed a crucial 34 runs for the eighth wicket.
Mahmudullah persisted to the very end to help the total in their total 50 overs reach 245-9.
He scored 41 off 49 balls, including two boundaries and six sixes.
With statistics of 3-49, Lockie Ferguson led New Zealand’s bowling attack, while Trent Boult and Matt Henry each claimed two wickets.