In the First Test at Sylhet, Bangladesh achieved a remarkable victory, largely due to the exceptional performance of left-arm spinner Taijul Islam. He played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s first-ever home Test win against New Zealand with an impressive 10-wicket match haul.
The match concluded with Bangladesh scoring 310 and 338 in their two innings, with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring a standout 105. Ajaz Patel of New Zealand took 4 wickets for 148 runs. New Zealand, in response, managed 317 and 181, with Daryl Mitchell contributing a notable 58 runs. However, it was Taijul Islam’s exceptional bowling, taking 6 wickets for 75 runs in the second innings, that steered Bangladesh to a substantial 150-run victory. This win marked only the second time Bangladesh has defeated New Zealand in Test cricket.
Reflecting on the loss, New Zealand’s captain Tim Southee acknowledged the strength of the Bangladesh team, saying, “It’s certainly not ideal to lose, but it’s indicative of an ever-improving Bangladesh side.”
The final day saw New Zealand resuming at 113-7, chasing a challenging target of 332 runs. The pitch, favoring spinners, saw Nayeem Hasan taking the critical wicket of Daryl Mitchell. Taijul Islam then wrapped up the New Zealand innings by dismissing Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi, securing his second 10-wicket haul in Test cricket.
Bangladesh’s interim captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, commented on the victory, “We’ve achieved a significant milestone, but our journey is far from over. We have a lot more to accomplish.”
The second match of this two-Test series is scheduled to commence in Mirpur on Wednesday, December 6.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Match
Who was the standout player in Bangladesh’s victory over New Zealand in the Test match?
Taijul Islam was the standout player in Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over New Zealand. He secured a 10-wicket match haul, including 6 wickets for 75 runs in the second innings, playing a crucial role in Bangladesh’s win.
What was the final score in the Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match?
The final score saw Bangladesh winning by 150 runs. Bangladesh scored 310 and 338 in their two innings, while New Zealand scored 317 and 181.
Where was the Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test match played?
The Test match between Bangladesh and New Zealand was played in Sylhet.
What record did Bangladesh achieve with this Test match victory?
This victory marked Bangladesh’s first-ever home Test win against New Zealand and only their second Test win against them overall.
Who was the captain of New Zealand during this Test match?
Tim Southee was the captain of the New Zealand cricket team during this Test match against Bangladesh.
More about Bangladesh-New Zealand Test Match
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- Post-match analysis: Bangladesh’s Test victory over New Zealand
- New Zealand’s perspective on the Test match loss
- Future outlook for Bangladesh and New Zealand in Test cricket
5 comments
Tough loss for NZ, but gotta admit, Bangladesh played well. Southee’s leadership is good, but we missed some key opportunities.
wow, just saw the match highlights, Taijul Islam was on fire! Great job Bangladesh, really stepping up their game.
not surprised by the result, Bangladesh has been improving a lot in Tests, specially at home. Their spinners are really something else.
That pitch was a spinner’s dream! Taijul took full advantage, his bowling was top notch. Bangladesh’s spin attack is getting better and better.
This is huge for Bangladesh cricket! Beating New Zealand, that’s no small feat. Looking forward to the next match, hope it’s just as exciting.