bangladesh national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard, The sports cricket match between the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team on September 26, 2023, showcased an exciting clash between two competitive sides in international cricket. Held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, the match was part of a bilateral series that highlighted the growing rivalry and sporting spirit between the two nations.

New Zealand, known for its strong bowling attack and disciplined batting line-up, aimed to assert its dominance, while Bangladesh, playing on home turf, sought to leverage its local conditions to secure a significant victory. The match featured impressive performances, key turning points, and thrilling moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. This encounter not only displayed the talents of individual players but also underscored the teamwork and strategy essential in the game of cricket. As both teams battled it out, the excitement and anticipation in the stadium made for a memorable day in the world of cricket.

Match Overview

• Match: Bangladesh vs. New Zealand
• Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle
• Umpires: Sharfuddoula, Marais Erasmus
• Reserve Umpire: Tanvir Ahmed
• TV Umpire: Nitin Menon
• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.

Squad

Bangladesh National Cricket Team

• Tamim Iqbal (C)
• Shakib Al Hasan
• Mushfiqur Rahim (WK)
• Soumya Sarkar
• Liton Das
• Towhid Hridoy
• Yasir Ali
• Mahedi Hasan
• Mustafizur Rahman
• Khaled Ahmed
• Nasum Ahmed

New Zealand National Cricket Team

• Kane Williamson (C)
• Tom Latham (WK)
• Finn Allen
• Will Young
• Henry Nicholls
• Chad Bowes
• Tom Blundell
• Rachin Ravindra
• Kyle Jamieson
• Lockie Ferguson
• Ish Sodhi

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Match Scorecard

New Zealand 1st Innings

• Total: 254 all out in 49.2 overs

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Finn Allen	12	15	2	0	80.00
Will Young	0	8	0	0	0.00
Chad Bowes	14	19	3	0	73.68
Henry Nicholls	49	61	6	0	80.33
Tom Blundell (WK)	68	66	6	1	103.03
Rachin Ravindra	10	14	2	0	71.43
Cole McConchie	20	33	2	0	60.61
Ish Sodhi	35	39	0	3	89.74
Kyle Jamieson	20	28	3	0	71.43
Lockie Ferguson (C)	13	13	1	1	100.00
Boult	1	2	0	0	50.00

Extras: 12 (4 byes, 2 leg byes, 1 no ball, 5 wides)

Fall of Wickets:

1. Will Young at 15 for 1 (2.3 overs)
2. Finn Allen at 26 for 2 (6.1 overs)
3. Chad Bowes at 36 for 3 (7.5 overs)
4. Henry Nicholls at 131 for 4 (26.2 overs)
5. Rachin Ravindra at 157 for 5 (30.1 overs)
6. Tom Blundell at 166 for 6 (33.5 overs)
7. Cole McConchie at 187 for 7 (38.1 overs)
8. Kyle Jamieson at 219 for 8 (44.5 overs)
9. Lockie Ferguson at 240 for 9 (48.1 overs)
10. Ish Sodhi at 254 for 10 (49.2 overs)

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Bowling by Bangladesh

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Mustafizur Rahman	10	1	53	2	5.30
Hasan Mahmud	10	1	46	1	4.60
Khaled Ahmed	9.2	1	60	3	6.42
Mahedi Hasan	10	0	45	3	4.50
Nasum Ahmed	10	0	44	1	4.40

Key Performances of 1st Test Match

• Highest Run Scorer: Tom Blundell – 68 runs off 66 balls
• Most Wickets: Khaled Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan – 3 wickets each

Bangladesh 1st Innings

• Total: 171 all out in 34.3 overs

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Tanzid Hasan	5	10	0	0	50.00
Zakir Hasan	15	20	0	0	75.00
Shanto (C)	76	84	10	0	90.48
Towhid Hridoy	18	73	0	0	24.66
Mushfiqur Rahim (WK)	18	25	2	0	72.00
Mahmudullah	21	27	0	0	77.78
Mahedi Hasan	13	14	0	0	92.86
Nasum Ahmed	7	9	0	0	77.78
Hasan Mahmud	1	5	0	0	20.00
Shoriful Islam	1	0	0	0	0.00
Khaled Ahmed	0	0	0	0	–

Extras: 10 (b 0, lb 0, w 7, nb 3)

Fall of Wickets:

1. Tanzid Hasan at 6 for 1 (1.3 overs)
2. Zakir Hasan at 8 for 2 (2.1 overs)
3. Towhid Hridoy at 35 for 3 (5.3 overs)
4. Mushfiqur Rahim at 88 for 4 (15.1 overs)
5. Mahmudullah at 137 for 5 (24.1 overs)
6. Mahedi Hasan at 156 for 6 (27.5 overs)
7. Shanto at 168 for 7 (31.2 overs)
8. Hasan Mahmud at 169 for 8 (32.1 overs)
9. Nasum Ahmed at 171 for 9 (33.4 overs)
10. Shoriful Islam at 171 for 10 (34.3 overs)

Bowling by New Zealand

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Trent Boult	6	0	32	2	5.50
Adam Milne	6.3	0	34	3	5.20
Ish Sodhi	6	0	40	0	6.70
Lockie Ferguson (C)	6	2	61	1	4.30
Rachin Ravindra	5	0	21	1	4.00
Cole McConchie	5	0	18	2	3.60

New Zealand 2nd Innings

• Total: 175 for 3 in 34.5 overs

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Finn Allen	26	25	1	1	104.00
Will Young	70	81	8	1	86.42
Dean Foxcroft	0	1	0	0	0.00
Henry Nicholls	50*	84	3	0	59.52
Tom Blundell (WK)	23*	16	2	1	143.75

Extras: 4 (b 0, lb 2, w 2, nb 0)

Fall of Wickets:

1. Finn Allen at 49 for 1 (9.2 overs)
2. Dean Foxcroft at 49 for 2 (9.3 overs)
3. Will Young at 130 for 3 (29.1 overs)

Bowling by Bangladesh

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Shoriful Islam	6	0	32	2	5.30
Hasan Mahmud	6	0	29	0	4.80
Nasum Ahmed	10	0	50	1	5.00
Mahedi Hasan	5	0	25	0	5.00
Khaled Ahmed	4	0	12	0	3.00
Mahmudullah	3.5	0	25	0	6.50

Man of the Match

• Man of the Match: To be determined based on overall performances in both innings.

Key Performances of 2nd Test Match

• Highest Run Scorer: Will Young – 70 runs off 81 balls
• Most Wickets: Adam Milne – 3 wickets

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Conclusion

The match concluded with New Zealand securing a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh, primarily due to their effective bowling attack and solid batting performance. Tom Blundell’s innings in the first innings and Will Young’s performance in the second innings stood out for New Zealand. For Bangladesh, Shanto’s contribution was significant, but the team struggled to build partnerships. This match highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams, paving the way for future encounters.