Bangladesh were inspired by brilliant tons by all-rounder Shahik Al Hasan and Mahmudullah to stun New Zealand by five wickets in the Champions Trophy cricket tournament at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on Friday
Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan in action during his match-winning knock during the ICC Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Cardiff on Friday. Pic/AFP
Bangladesh were inspired by brilliant tons by all-rounder Shahik Al Hasan and Mahmudullah to stun New Zealand by five wickets in the Champions Trophy cricket tournament at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens on Friday.
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Shakib scored an exhilarating 114 off 115 with 11 boundaries and one six. Mahmudullah was also splendid as he scored an unbeaten 102 off 107 deliveries with 8 boundaries and a couple of huge sixes.
Earlier, Mosaddek Hossain (3/13) triggered a New Zealand batting collapse towards the end with three scalps as Bangladesh restricted the Kiwis to 265 for 8 in their last group match of the Champions Trophy today.
Skipper Kane Williamson (57) and veteran batsman Ross Taylor (63) were the major contributors for the New Zealand cause.
After electing to bat, New Zealand got off to a good start as openers Martin Guptill (33) and Luke Ronchi (16) forged a 46-run partnership before Ronchi was caught by Mustafizur Rahman off pacer Taskin Ahmed in the eighth over.
Soon, Martin Guptill was sent packing in the 13th over by speedster Rubel Hossain. Guptill, who faced 35 balls and slammed four boundaries and one six, was adjudged leg before wicket.
Middle-order batsmen Williamson and Taylor then added 83 for the third wicket to stabilise the innings. But just when it seemed good, Williamson was run out by Shakib Al Hasan. Williamson hit four boundaries in his 69-ball knock.
Incoming batsman Niel Broom (36) then added 49 runs in 8.4 overs with Taylor before the latter was dismissed by Ahmed in the 39th over.
Broom, along with new batsman James Neesham (23), displayed some quality cricket as the duo forged a crucial 27-run partnership before Broom was dismissed by offie Mosaddek Hossain.
Lower middle-order batsmen Corey Anderson (0), Mitchell Santner (14 not out), Adam Milne (7) and Tim Southee (10 not out) then failed to step up to the occasion as they failed to reach a handsome score.
For Bangladesh, Mosaddek scalped three wickets while Taskin Ahmed took two wickets each.
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